Beth Tilston's Page

I really enjoyed the conversations at the first London meetup a few weeks ago - and I gather people have continued to meet for the last couple of weeks. I'm around again this Wednesday, so I'm happy to host.As before, it's an open conversation to which all are welcome. We'll occupy some seats on the fifth floor of the Royal Festival Hall from 5.30-8.30pm. Come for the whole thing, or drop in when you can.If you have difficulty finding us, give me a call on 07810 650213.See More

A weekend-long gathering in the heart of the Lake District, aimed at celebrating and teaching scything and other low-impact (pre- and post-oil) rural crafts. There'll be plenty of interesting people there, with low-impact skills and experience.Saturday daytime: A day-long beginners course in scythe use. Learn about scything history, setting up a scythe, mowing, blades, sharpening: the whole kitbag. Never use a lawnmower or strimmer again! Teachers: Christiane Lechner, Paul Kingsnorth and Steve…See More