Scything at Saffron Acres

Join us over at the Acres side of the park (meet at the Coppinger Rd entrance, in the corner of Aylestone Recreation Park) for this week's outdoor adventure!

We are joining their Scything group to cut the long grass around the orchard trees. Come and learn this ancient, zero emmision, method of cutting grass and weeds in the lovely surroundings of Saffron Acres. Other tasks are available if you dont want to scythe. Note their earlier start time of 09:30, and they usually scythe until 12, with plenty of breaks. But if you are arriving later, let us know and they will meet you at the gate. And its fine if you want to leave before 12. Remember a bag for some windfall apples.

If you’ve got an injury or need to take it easy, no problem just let us know and we’ll make sure there’s a lighter task you can help with. Everyone's welcome, and there's always a way to get stuck in.

Don’t forget to come prepared for the sunshine, please bring suncream, a hat, and plenty of water to stay cool and hydrated.

Got any questions? Just drop Sarah a message at sarahhorner@goodgym.org.