Event Details
Wednesday 10th June – Stanmer orchards, Stanmer 10am – 3pm
Join Nick for a scything session in one or more, of our lovely orchards at Stanmer. We will be focussing on clearing areas under the trees. We will be meeting first at The Fruit Factory before moving to the orchard. Please note we are unable to give training, so this session is for anyone who has scything experience/has done one of our scything courses.
Please register for this session.
Please read for your safety – please be aware that our orchards are wild and wonderful places with many wild and wonderful plants and creatures. Nettles, ankle shredding brambles, rabbit holes and all the usual country hazards need attention too.
Please read this article about the photo toxic plants we may have on site.
Your host
When you register you will receive an email which will give you his contact phone number in case you need to call him on the day
Practical stuff
– Food and drink to sustain you for the session (snacks, flasks, water etc).
– Gardening gloves are essential
– Sturdy footwear (no sandals)
– Clothing suitable for nettles, brambles, sun and rain. (Long trousers and sleeves are recommended unless you don’t care about stings and scratches; hardy types that chose to wear shorts should at least wear ankle length socks.)
If you have your own scythe please bring it, although we do have spares.
Water bottles will be able to be refilled on site if necessary. Dress appropriately for weather conditions and messy work. Public toilets are adjacent to the site (please do not urinate in the orchard) and there is a cafe if you want to buy food/drinks.
Please note that for all the activities all children under the age of 18 and people with support needs must be accompanied by a parent/carer who is responsible for their supervision, safety and any medication needed.
Directions
We will meet at the Fruit Factory which is in Stanmer village almost opposite the cafe.
Maps and travel information for Stanmer Park
If you come later or get lost, please call Nick.