[fp-rows] [fp-columns small=” medium=’6′ large=’6′][/fp-columns] [fp-columns small=” medium=’6′ large=’6′] We have been working on a refreshed look for the Scythe Cymru website over the winter – here it is! All the content from the old site is here and we hope to be adding more information on all aspects of
Category: Scythes
Sharpening up for the Scything Season
It’s International Peening Day on 2nd April, the perfect time to get your blade ready for the busiest months of the scything year. If you want some help to start peening or to improve your skills come along to our Peening Workshop on 2nd April. We like to keep
Mowing Reed in Norfolk
At the end of January Phil and I travelled to the winter meeting of the Scythe Association (SABI). This year the meeting was hosted by Richard Brown in Norfolk. As well as attending to the business of the Scythe Association the group spent two enjoyable sessions mowing in the wetland
Scything in the city
Here is a lovely little animation featuring some mini urban scythers. Watch right to the end for a little scythe safety tip.
Scything on Coast and Country (ITV Wales)
Back in August we spent an enjoyable day with Andrew from Coast and Country (ITV Wales), talking about scything and hand hay making. The piece will be going out this Friday 14th October at 8pm on ITV Wales. If you live outside of Wales, the programme will be available at
Falci Blades and The Scything Handbook
The 50 cm length of the Falci 128 Trimming blade is now back in stock, as is the 80cm length of the Falci 106 International Meadow blade. We also have received stock of The Scything Handbook from the publishers, which is now available to buy from the book section of
The Prince and the Barefoot Mowers
Prince Charles loves scything according to the Daily Mail. In the article, Debs Goodenough, Prince Charles’ head gardener, says: ‘Some people even do it barefoot – although not the prince, I have to stress! Over the years, Phil has experienced comment and surprise when mowing barefoot out in public. Here