Many people and community groups in Cambridgeshire are having a go at managing spaces in their gardens, orchards and public meadows in ways that are practical and friendly for nature. Scything fits the bill - it's quiet, traditional, great exercise, and can help create a healthy, diverse meadow. Join local scything expert Jim McVittie in this first of two upcoming sessions at Haslingfield's Wellhouse Meadow. You can observe experts scything and have a go at scything yourself to see if you might be interested in learning the craft. Help is also need in raking the meadow.
Bring gloves, sturdy boots and your own water, but cake will be provided!
Free, but donations from learners to the Eco Group are welcome on the day or via our online donation portal.
NOTE: Scythes are very sharp tools and all learners must receive a briefing before use and use the equipment at their own risk.
Location: The entrance to the meadow is on a part of Broad Lane in Haslingfield which is pedestrian access only. Parking is available on Broad Lane or the High St.
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New Scything Working Group for South Cambs
This event will mark the launch of a new working group, which will meet at different locations in the spring and summer to help community groups around the region manage their meadows. This group will be co-ordinated by Jim with assistance from Michelle.If you are interested in taking part, you can join the Google Group here: Cambs Scything workgroup - Google Groups. Through the group, you can ask for scything help and keep informed of what scything activities are taking place locally. You don’t have to be a scyther - rakers also needed! Your privacy will be protected and you can leave the group at any time.
If you are wanting to make a committment to learning to scythe, Norfolk based Wild Scythe offers demonstrations, all day workshops, and also sells scythes and sharpening equipment. Visit Home - Wild Scythe for more information.
Questions? Write to Michelle at hnheco@gmail.com. Include your phone number if you’d like to be added to our Eco Group WhatsApp (not the same as the Google Group!)