Date to be confirmed: Meadow management talk 11-12:30, Tymhorau Dyfi, Machynlleth Bowling Club (£15)

We will discuss how to manage a meadow for maximum biodiversity with focus given to the annual cycle of a meadow.

Book at www.tymhorau.cymru

9-10 May: Two-day scything course, Bodgers Ball, Weald and Downland Museum, Chichester, PO18 0EU (£140)

Join us on this two day scything course where we will cover scythe selection and set-up, correct mowing technique and maintenance of the Austrian scythe along with an introducing Traditional English scythes and hand hay-making techniques. Book at bodgers.org.uk

25-26 May: Two-day Rake-Making Workshop. 10am- 4pm on both days. Dyfed Permaculture Farm Trust, Penboyr, SA44 5HG, (£160)

Learn to make your own beautiful wooden rake over two days which will serve you for years to come. Camping available on request.

22 June: Scything have-a-go at the ‘Real’ Hay Festival 2pm-4:30 pm. Newchapel, Llanidloes (Free)

This is suitable for beginners, skilled scythers and everyone in between. Learn about the traditional harvest and take part in the hay harvest at this beautiful meadow. Festival runs 14:00-21:00. Email hand.powered@yahoo.com to book your place or turn up on the day.

7 June: Beginners Scythe Course, 10am-4pm, Green Scythe fair, Muchelney, £85 (The cost is £85 for individuals. Concession (unwaged) £50. Organisations £100 per person)

Lunch Included.

The Green Scythe fair is the scything event of the year. Don't miss it, and join us for a fun course with a small group of fellow enthusiasts. Book your place at greenfair.org.uk. This course is part of the Green Scythe Fair, check out the website for full details and to book your camping pitch. See www.greenfair.org.uk/scythe-info

29-30 June: 2- day Scything Course, Llanveynoe, near Hay on Wye, £130 per person

This scything course will cover set-up, mowing technique and maintenance of the Austrian scythe. Suitable for beginners and improvers. We will give you a range of blades to try and will provide technical knowledge to allow you to scythe a variety of vegetation types easily and effectively. Single-day bookings available.

20 July: Scything Workshop, Tymhorau Dyfi, Machynlleth (£75)

This scything course will cover set-up, mowing technique and maintenance of the Austrian scythe.

26-28th July: Learn To Scythe - 3 sessions available. Regather Cooperative Limited, Sheffield (£76.55)

Learning scything and hay making in the Regather Farm meadow with Danny Hodgson. Single and multiple day bookings available.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/learn-to-scythe-3-sessions-available-tickets-814027637577?aff=oddtdtcreator

7 September: Besom Broom making, Belan Bluebell Woods, Llanidloes, (£79)

Learn to make your very own witches' broom, made from natural materials off the farm.

14-15 September: 2-day Scything Course 10am - 4pm on both days, Llanveynoe, near Hay-on-Wye, £130

This scything course will cover set-up, mowing technique and maintenance of the Austrian scythe. Suitable for beginners and improvers. We will give you a range of blades to try and will provide technical knowledge to allow you to scythe a variety of vegetation types easily and effectively. Single-day bookings available.

28 September: Foraging course, Belan Bluebell Woods, Llanidloes, (£79)

Come and learn about the bounty of the autumn hedgerows with us.

16 November: Wattle Hurdle-Making Workshop. Belan Bluebell Woods, Llanidloes, (£79)

Learn to make a beautiful hazel hurdle using only hand-tools.