Learn to Scythe with Steve Tomlin 7th - 8th July

Come and learn to scythe with internationally renowned scythe teacher, Steve Tomlin on this two day course which will cover everything needed to be able to mow safely and efficiently with this most versatile tool.
10-4.30pm each day including breaks for refreshments and a delicious lunch.

Steve learned to scythe in 2001 and has since gone on to teach hundreds of people across the UK including Paul Heiney for ITV's Countrywise and the estate team at Highgrove. His lively and engaging courses cover how to mow with, sharpen and maintain your scythe safely and effectively, giving you the confidence and enthusiasm to continue on your own.

There really is an art to scything effectively and Steve teaches the "Tai Chi" style of mowing, using your body weight to do the work so that mowing becomes effortless and even meditative. There is no need for sweat and muscles! It is accessible to all and a truly versatile tool.

The course costs £160 and includes lunch on both days, a bring and share barbecue on the Friday evening, a celebratory dinner and ceilidh on the Saturday evening and basic camping at the farm on Friday and Saturday night (Thursday camping is also available for those who are coming from afar - please email to enquire, thank you). It also includes entrance into the farm open day and scythe championships on Sunday.

This course is part of a bigger festival called Meadow Connections which will be a three day long celebration of upland hay meadows set on a beautiful farm in the Yorkshire Dales. For more information on this course and the festival please see www.meadowconnections.co.uk