Scything and social at Mosser - 23rd August 2025

We hope for some fine weather to enjoy the surroundings, company and a little light exercise (optional) in the orchard at Mosser. Planned for 1pm onwards on Saturday August 23rd. Please note that is the weather is too poor, we may need to postpone to 24th, assuming that is better.

This is an opportunity not just to learn how to use a scythe to mow long and difficult meadow flowers and grass, but also just to enjoy the late summer in fine company.

Our scythes are of the "Austrian" variety - very light, sharp and easy to use. They are by far the best way of cutting long grass (much better, quieter and cheaper than a strimmer). We will introduce you to the tool, its use and care, followed by some supervised practice. Experts are also welcome! NCOG has a selection of scythes but if you have your own, please bring it. As well as showing you how to use a scythe, we will also cover sharpening and 'peening'.

However, scything is not compulsory, so members can just come along and watch the others work while enjoying the traditional NCOG tea/food/juice/cider/banter.

The event is planned to start at 1pm and go on until 5pm, after which there will be a committee meeting which any member is welcome to attend.
You are welcome to arrive earlier and bring sandwiches for lunch. We plan to provide some soup and bread. As ever, cake is welcome.

For those unfamiliar with the orchard, there will be a short tour, or you can just wander round (but steer clear of the scythers!).

This event is bookable. That means, as well as being able to notify you of any changes, we can plan food and car parking.

If the weather looks like being too poor, we will need to postpone, hopefully by only a day. If you don't book, you won't know about any such change.

Directions are attached.

Contact: Mark Evens

Member booking

Session detail

Session	Start	End	Available
Scything/social 23-8-25	23/08/25 1:00 pm	23/08/25 5:00 pm	Yes
Please provide any specific information e.g: you are bringing a scythe and want it sharpened you will be arriving late you do / do not want to take part in the scything