Saffron Scythers

07/12/2025

Our most excellent group of scythers were in action on Saturday, working away on the wildflower meadow moving towards the newer orchard trees.

Thank you for your hard work!

21/10/2025

Great work from our Scythers last Friday, managing the grass. brambles and thistles that have defied the drought and rampaged away on the Heath over summer!

18/09/2025

Looking forward to the scything demonstration. If you're coming for that we hope you'll stay and enjoy the rest of the day!

02/08/2025

Great work scythers!

Thanks for your hard work clearing around our polytunnel and orchard, reinstating paths and restoring order.

Plus, a photo of our waterlily blooming, just because!

Happy Weekend from all at Saffron Acres Project!

16/05/2025

Big Thank You to our Saffron Scythers today. Despite the heat they worked hard scything and clearing our soft fruit cage. Their hard work means the area is now more easily accessible for all. If you would be interested in joining our scything volunteers please get in touch at [email protected].

03/04/2025

Great news - Saffron Scythers will be meeting on the Heath this Saturday 5th April 9.30-12.30

We're looking forward to seeing you there

20/08/2024

Great work Scythers!

15/07/2024

Thanks to our amazing volunteers for all your hard work!

After No Mow May and Let it Bloom June, our Saffron Scythers have been making great progress in the Acres Orchard.

All volunteers, they help to minimise our impact from mower use, keep the trees clear and have a great workout for body and mind too!

If you’d be interested in joining our Scything group as a volunteer or just finding out more, get in touch via [email protected]

29/05/2024

Saffron Scythers did a cracking job last Friday, carefully clearing the areas that needed it while allowing the rest of the Heath to grow on for