Category Archives: Scytherspace

Scything rushes in Scotland

Posted on April 10, 2017 by stevetomlin


Rushes, scythes, mountains and beautiful weather all add up to an amazing to the far north. Continue reading →

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Scything grass & oats in Scotland

Posted on October 5, 2016 by stevetomlin


A group of novice scythers gatecrash a field of oats in Scotland and cut a crop of ‘impossible’ oats in front of an audience. Continue reading →

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Awesome scything in Liverpool

Posted on September 3, 2016 by stevetomlin

Two volunteers with two scythes vs a wall of brambles, thistles and himalayan balsam – the results are awesome. Continue reading →

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Scythes in the city

Posted on August 21, 2016 by stevetomlin

scythes in Manchester
This weekend, I took half a dozen 2ft long blades into the Manchester city…. Continue reading →

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Learn to Scythe feedback – "I loved every minute"

Posted on August 19, 2016 by stevetomlin


Fantastic feedback from a recent Learn to Scythe course student. Continue reading →

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Peening workshop 2016

Posted on August 12, 2016 by stevetomlin


Come hammering on steel and learn to peen your scythe with confidence for the sharpest cut yet! Continue reading →

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Scything on Countryfile

Posted on July 18, 2016 by stevetomlin

Did you see the scything on Countryfile this week? Continue reading →

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Sharpening a scythe left handed

Posted on July 16, 2016 by stevetomlin

Mowing with an Austrian scythe
Scything for left handers.
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Community Scything in the North-West

Posted on July 5, 2016 by stevetomlin

Two opportunities to hone your scything skills and meet new people at community mowing events in the North-West. Continue reading →

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Scything course on National Meadows Day

Posted on July 2, 2016 by stevetomlin

Learn scything in Cheshire
Celebrating wildflower meadows with scything and a first for me. Continue reading →

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