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Tag Archives: National Trust
Scything at National Trust Gibside
At the peak of last week’s heatwave, on the hottest day of the year (so far), I was at Gibside in Co Durham teaching a Learn to Scythe course for the National Trust ranger team. Apart from trying not to … Continue reading
Learn to Scythe on National Meadow Day 2017
Learning to scythe in Cheshire on National Meadows Day 2017 Continue reading
Posted in scythe courses, Scytherspace
Tagged 2017, Cheshire, National Meadow Day, National Trust, scythe, wildflower meadow
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Mowing in Manchester
A man mowing wheat and a wooden hay rake in the middle of the city, is this urban food production for the north? Continue reading
Posted in Scytherspace, wooden rakes
Tagged George Clausen, Manchester, National Trust, Old Reaper
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Rescuing the Castle Drogo chairs
In 2008, a visit to a cafe set in motion a series of connections leading to my newest chair design. I was at Castle Drogo, a National Trust property in Devon where I was living at the time. After a fairly … Continue reading
Posted in chair making, SteveTomlinCrafts
Tagged basket maker, black and white chair, Castle Drogo, chair, David Drew, green wood, ladderback, National Trust, oak, willow seat
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First Grass of the Year
Following the long winter break, mowing the first grass of the year is always special. This year it was for a demonstration at the Greenwood Worker’s ‘Bodger’s Ball’. I always feel a little bit nervous after being away from mowing … Continue reading
Posted in scythe festivals & events, Scytherspace
Tagged bodgers ball, National Trust, scythe, team mowing
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Apple Day 2010
Inspired by our meeting in the orchard at Sprint Mill, I organised a stand at this year’s Apple Day at Acorn Bank near Penrith. One of the organisers, Sara Braithwaite, told me that over the years the event has grown … Continue reading
Posted in scythe festivals & events, Scytherspace, Uncategorized
Tagged acorn bank, apple day, event, National Trust, rake
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