Category Archives: Scytherspace

Scything on Radio Lancashire

The whole of the BBC has gone a bit scythe crazy! At least the goats are happy… Continue reading

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Scythes and haymaking in Transylvania


Details of your chance to scythe and make hay in the mountains of Transylvania with a film from last years event. Continue reading

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International Peening Day 2015

scythe peening with jig
Don’t forget to peen your scythe this weekend. Continue reading

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More Poldark

A good article today about scything on the BBC website following on from Aidan Turner’s scything debut on Poldark the other week. It’s great when this kind of thing sparks interest in a traditional skill and journalists make the effort … Continue reading

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Ross Poldark Scything

What is Ross Poldark doing with his scythe? Continue reading

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Stained glass scythe

Two lovely photos sent to me of the scythesman featuring in the stained glass window at Two Temple Place in London.

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International Peening Day 2015


People all over the world will be peening on April 5th; make sure you don’t miss it! Continue reading

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Carving & Scythe course dates 2015


Why not learn a new skill in 2015 or buy a course date as a special gift for someone?
Come and learn to use an axe and knives or a scythe in the beautiful Lake District on a short course with a leading UK craft tutor.
Guaranteed fun with like-minded people in an inspiring setting, you’ll take home fantastic memories as well as your new skills. Continue reading

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Scythe Poetry

A scythe poem with some lovely imagery for a grey winters day.
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Peening scythe repairs for lost tension

What do you do when the organiser of the UK’s biggest scythe event wants to make a bet over whether or not you can repair his favourite antique scythe blade? Why, hammer it of course! Continue reading

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