Tag Archives: Manchester

Spoon carving course

Posted on October 7, 2025 by stevetomlin

My next spoon carving course for beginners and improvers is on 18th Oct 2025 at Chorlton in Manchester. During the day you’ll learn to use an axe and knives safely and efficiently to create your own unique cooking spoon from … Continue reading →

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Beginners scything workshop in Manchester

Posted on July 14, 2025 by stevetomlin

The Austrian scythe is a perfect tool for working in urban areas and I’m very proud of how many projects in Manchester are now working this way. At the weekend I taught a Learn to Scythe workshop for some beginners … Continue reading →

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Scything workshop in Manchester

Posted on June 13, 2025 by stevetomlin

A damp day in Manchester for a beginners scything workshop for volunteers of Friends of Chorlton Park. This didn’t dampen the group’s spirits though and you can still scythe in the rain so we had a great day. If your … Continue reading →

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Scythe workshop on Chorlton Meadows 2025

Posted on May 15, 2025 by stevetomlin

I was delighted to be asked back by Friends of Chorlton Meadows in Manchester after the Learn to Scythe workshop I delivered for them last year. Five new scythe volunteers learned how to set up and hone the blade before … Continue reading →

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Scything meadows at RHS Bridgewater

Posted on August 3, 2024 by stevetomlin

RHS Bridgewater at Salford is a new RHS Garden close to where I live so it was terrific to be asked to teach their staff how to cut a meadow using scythes. During the workshop we looked at how to … Continue reading →

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Manchester meadows

Posted on June 11, 2024 by stevetomlin

Another damp day didn’t spoil a great Learn to Scythe course at Highfield Country Park in Manchester. Local volunteers came to learn and help manage the ‘meadow rooms’ that we’re creating on the site. There’s a growing Manchester scything scene … Continue reading →

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Yellow rattle in urban meadow

Posted on June 7, 2024 by stevetomlin

I’ve been working with some local volunteers at Highfield Country Park in Levenshulme, Manchester to manage a few areas to try and create small meadows to enhance the biodiversity. Last autumn, we sowed yellow rattle seed which I’d collected from … Continue reading →

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Highfield scythe workshop Manchester

Posted on July 21, 2023 by stevetomlin

People are often surprised to learn that I live in Manchester and how much scything takes place in urban areas. At Highfield Country Park, I’m involved in training local volunteers to help with managing the site. The first scythe training … Continue reading →

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Scything Manchester community orchard

Posted on June 16, 2023 by stevetomlin

The scythe isn’t just a tool for rural spaces, it’s also perfect for the small green spaces that are so important in cities. Just half a mile from my home is Levenshulme community orchard, a tiny space between rows of … Continue reading →

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Learn spoon carving in Manchester 2023

Posted on January 17, 2023 by stevetomlin

My spoon carving workshops for 2023 are booking up. Come and join me in Chorlton, south Manchester if you fancy learning some new skills this year or just having a day away from screens to do something practical and fun. … Continue reading →

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