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International Peening Day 2022
Sun 3 April 2022 (First Sunday in April)
International Peening Day is an ‘everywhere-event’ – it’s aims are to remind people to prepare their scythes in advance of the mowing season and provide support by encouraging them to get together to peen together. You can share experiences online via the SABI Facebook or email groups.
Green Scythe Fair 2022
Provisional date Sun 12 June 2022 (Second Sunday in June)
Incorporating the 16th West Country Scythe Festival
Thorney Lakes, Somerset
After not taking place for two years due to the coronavirus pandemic, it is hoped that the event can return in 2022. This is the biggest and best scythe event in the country. Scythe championship, scythe and haymaking events, crafts, stalls, music, speakers, kids area, local food and drink. For more up-to-date information see www.greenfair.org.uk