Scythe and haymaking events from around the UK and Europe. This list will continue to grow through the year so bookmark the page and call back once the grass gets growing! Please email me, steve-tomlin[at]hotmail.co.uk if you have an event you’d like included.
2012
19-20 May: Learn to Scythe weekend, Bradwell Community Orchard, Derbyshire.
I am running a two-day course at Bradwell in the heart of the Peak District. After the first days introduction to the scythe, the second day will include some early morning mowing, mowing around trees and extra peening practise. An ideal course for beginners and anyone looking for a refresher. Contact Eleanor Dunn eleanor.dunn[at]hotmail.co.uk phone 01433 621672.
17 June: Somerset Scythe Festival. Thorney Lakes, Muchelny, Somerset, UK
Workshops, talks, have-a-go sessions and 1-to-1 tuition in peening and mowing plus the national scythe competition.
24 June: Cambridge Scythe Festival. Wimpole Hall, Cambridge. Contact Simon Damant
14-15 July: Learn to Mow at Brantwood House, Coniston, Cumbria. A two day course on mowing with myself and Paul Kingsnorth. More info here. enquiries@brantwood.org.uk
6-22 July: Hay Camp. Dresden, Germany
19-26 August: International Haymaking Festival. Gyimes, Transylvania. See my posts on last year’s event. Contact Barbara Knowles
