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Community Mow at Llawryglyn, Caersws, SY17 5RH (Free)

Thursday 6 August 2026, 

10 am–4 pm

Join a group of experienced scythers and enjoy a day of haymaking in the Welsh hills. Scythes will be available for sale. Cake and coffee provided.

​ We will cover:

 -scythe set up and mowing technique (both English and Austrian models)

 - blade maintenance

 - tips and tricks for maximising wildflower diversity

An Introduction to the English Scythe

King's Lynn PE34 4PL – Saturday 26th September 2026, 10 am–4 pm

Learn how to restore old English scythe blades as we take you through how to transform old rusty blades and wood-wormed snaths into functioning tools.

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 We will cover:

•  blade construction and history
•  restoring an old blade (including grinding and tang setting demo)
• discussion on traditional snath designs

Attendees wishing to have a go on an English /Scottish scythe will be given the opportunity to try a variety of models in the afternoon.

NB: this workshop is designed to demonstrate the restoration of old blades and snaths rather than providing a restoration service.

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The course will be delivered by English scythe experts: Richard Brown, Terry Standen and Danny Hodgson

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COST: £45

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