Scything Courses
As a registered SABI* trainer in the use of Austrian Scythes a number of courses are offered throughout the year.
A days training includes
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Anatomy of the scythe
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Setting up the scythe
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Mowing techniques
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Blade honing with a whet stone
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Meadow management
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Peening the blade using a jig
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Maintenance of the scythe and blade through the year
Community groups, charities and local interest groups can book scythe training days at discounted rates.
I can also offer one to one courses for individuals.
You might like to join the North East Cereal Killers
To find out more get in contact
* SABI Scything Association of Britain & Ireland
Gardening Talks
I am available to travel to your venue and present a range of talks based around
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Creating and managing a wildlife pond
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Creating and managing a wild flower garden.
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Formal lawns v's wild flower lawns or meadows.
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Replacing exotic species of flowering plant with natives.
To find out more get in contact
Wildlife Survey Training
I am available to travel to your own venue to give a range of training based around:
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Identification
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Survey techniques
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Habitat management.
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Reptile and amphibian ecology