Saffron Acres Project

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Coming to Saffron Heath soon! Get hands-on with the traditional art and technique of managing grassland by scythe. Mow...
05/08/2026

Coming to Saffron Heath soon!

Get hands-on with the traditional art and technique of managing grassland by scythe. Mowing has always been a necessary activity for feeding livestock through the winter by haymaking and keeping on top of lawns and wayside weeds. Once totally dominated by tractor and powered lawnmower, in recent years scything has seen a revival. There are many benefits to human health, wildlife and the landscape, including fresh air and exercise, zero fossil fuel use and improved safety for small wildlife , who are able to escape the gradual cutting path.

At Saffron Acres we use scything extensively to manage our meadows and orchards, supported by our thriving volunteer scything group.

Thanks to funding from we are able to bring you a very special day of learning with Steve Tomlins, a founding member and Training Coordinator of the Scythe Association of Britain and Ireland. You'll learn how to set up the scythe to fit you, honing in the field, efficient mowing technique, peening he edge and how to care for your scythe. Don't worry if you've never held a scythe before – this event is suitable for beginners. 18+ only please.

We have just 6 spots available, with free spaces given to local residents who may wish to join our group or apply their new knowledge in another setting.

Non-residents may apply for a non-funded place, but priority will be given to local residents.

Please contact Lindsey by message or email ([email protected]) in the first instance to find out more and gain the correct access codes for the booking system.




Leicester Nirvana
One Roof Leicester

If you're booked onto Big Cook, Little Cook today we are ready for anything the weather might do! The session will be go...
05/08/2026

If you're booked onto Big Cook, Little Cook today we are ready for anything the weather might do!

The session will be going ahead, our lovely shelters are up and we are ready for you to join us.

Just come along to the Heath gates as usual!

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Our next free funded Ember and Earth sessions is on Thursday 13th August at the slightly later time of 1-3pm.Because o...
04/08/2026

Our next free funded Ember and Earth sessions is on Thursday 13th August at the slightly later time of 1-3pm.

Because of the hot and dry weather we won't be doing campfire cooking, although we will still explore the site to find things to nibble and taste. Throughout the session we will be looking at how we take care of the site in a sustainable way, with tips for applying that knowledge at home, as well as sharing good conversation over a cuppa and biscuits.

This week's nature inspired craft will be Sun Printing. This involves collecting material with interesting shapes, laying them on the specially prepared paper and exposing them to sunlight (it will still work on a cloudy day, but will take a little longer), before rinsing and drying.

Booking is essential via QR code or the link in the pinned post on the Saffron Acres Project page.

Dmusdghub The National Lottery Community Fund

This week saw the first of a series of visits by partners to each other's projects.We had a great time at , joining th...
01/08/2026

This week saw the first of a series of visits by partners to each other's projects.

We had a great time at , joining their Repair and Mend Workshop and having a look at their growing area where they are empowering local families to grow their own food with sustainability in mind.

We are looking forward to the next visit and are very grateful to our funders and partners for making this Climate Action project possible.



Thank you to Tescos stronger starts, for our new tools and soil. Volunteers are so very happy to have soil to fill up ou...
31/07/2026

Thank you to Tescos stronger starts, for our new tools and soil. Volunteers are so very happy to have soil to fill up our eco plastic beds and tools to use.

We are running some fun activities over the summer holidays for children. They will need to be accompanied by an adult.M...
21/07/2026

We are running some fun activities over the summer holidays for children. They will need to be accompanied by an adult.
Mondays 10-12
03/08 Bug Hunting
10/08 Den Building
17/08 Shadow Art
24/08 Salad in Cup
These sessions are free to attend thanks to our partnership with
Please book your place by emailing your details over to
[email protected],
You will receive more details once your place is confirmed.
In partnership with,
One Roof Leicester Somali Development Services

We like the cheerful and traditional cottage garden pot marigold here at Saffron Acres Project!They are a great natural ...
20/07/2026

We like the cheerful and traditional cottage garden pot marigold here at Saffron Acres Project!

They are a great natural plant protector, wonderful pollinator and decorate a salad rather beautifully! Not to mention that they can be made into soothing balms and natural dyes.

Plus they are so happy to spread their seed so that you see their offspring again, year after year. What an all round star plant for your garden!

What multi-purpose plant do you recommend growing?

Over the summer holiday period our free funded Ember and Earth sessions will be slightly different. Because of the hot...
18/07/2026

Over the summer holiday period our free funded Ember and Earth sessions will be slightly different. Because of the hot and dry weather we won't be doing campfire cooking, although we will still find things to nibble and taste on site.

We will be trying nature inspired crafts, looking at how we take care of the site in a sustainable way, with tips for applying that knowledge at home, and sharing good conversation over a cuppa and biscuits.

The next session is on July 30th at 12.00

Booking is essential via the link in the pinned post on the Saffron Acres Project page.

Dmusdghub The National Lottery Community Fund

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