The Meadow Makers' Network Forum

Has everyone been fortunate enough to use a scythe either in their meadow or on their lawn? Scything can be done year round, is kinder to wildlife and a highly effective and enjoyable way of cutting grass, brambles, bracken etc.
The West Devon group would like to run a course for interested members (max 6) in September/October. It will run for one day, scythes will be provided along with excellent tuition, (lunch) and plenty of opportunities for grass cutting. You will learn a lot in one day, will be able to go away and practice over winter and if required, we will run a refresher in the spring. If you are a complete beginner or keen to improve your technique and would like more information, please email me direct. Annemarie

Many thanks to all of those who have expressed an interest in an Autumn Scything Course. Please find details below:

When: Wednesday 28th September 2022
10am - 4pm

Where: Nightingale Cottage, Germansweek EX21 5BP. If you’ve never been to Germansweek, it is definitely worth a visit!

Tutor: Kevin Austin (www.skygrove.co.uk). Kevin is a very experienced scythe instructor with many years of scything under his belt.

Course outline: history and introduction to scything: benefits: what to scythe: equipment: technique: field practice: problems and how to deal with them: care of your scythe: peening.

Price £55 per person. Tea, coffee, cake and a light lunch included

There are only six spaces available as there is a lot to cover and demonstrate with plenty of practice opportunities.If you would like to book on, please email me directly.

If you would like to purchase a scythe having done this course, please let me know and Kevin will bring stock with him.

Annemarie Morris