Hand powered: Traditional Land based Skills

Events and Courses

Event and course dates:


5 October 2025 - English scythe restoration workshop - 10 am - 4 pm Lovells Hall, Norfolk PE34 4PL

a deep dive into all you need to know about restoring and using traditional scythes. We will cover blade derusting, grinding, edge preparation, tang setting, snath building, nib woodworking, setting up to mow and honing in the field. Donations of ~£40 welcome. Camping available. Email hand.powered@yahoo.com to book your place.



For more information and photos of past courses, please go to our Facebook page: Handpowered. You can contact us for more info through the Facebook page, by email, by phone or on Instagram: @danny_handpowered.




CONTACT US

Tel: 07834240559

Members of the Scythe Association of Britain & Ireland http://scytheassociation.org/ and the National Hedgelaying Society https://www.hedgelaying.org.uk/

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