Get the most out of your veg garden!

Not only will you learn how to grow veg for delicious year-round harvest, but you'll also get to learn practical methods for how to get the very best from your veg plants. Learn from a gardener with decades of experience in growing vegetables: SFTG's Jenny Huggett, who many of you will know from our regular Friday evening meetings, open farm days and annual picnics.

Although she wouldn’t tell you so herself, the chances are that if Jenny doesn’t know the answer to a question, then it probably doesn’t have an answer.

In this course, you’ll learn about such topics as:

Tea, coffee and homemade cake will be served afterwards, giving the group time to talk and ask questions.

Special offer: A free vegetable plant for every attendee to take home and nurture!

Friday 17th April 2026

Burwash Common Pavilion

ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL

Kirsty will talk to us about the history of Fairfield House Vets, which has been in existence for over 70 years. She will share her experiences as a vet over the years and bring along some interesting pieces of equipment for you to see.

Fairfield House Vets have been caring for animals in Sussex for over sixty years, combining the traditional values of a long established independent veterinary practice with the up to date knowledge of an experienced and vibrant staff.

Doors open 6.30pm for drinks, nibbles, chat, library books and SFTG sale table

Talk from 7pm

Doors close 8.45pm

FREE  to members and just £3 for non-members

Come and visit the Lambing shed...

Simon & Rachael are Lambing their flock of 30 Ewes during April.

Visiting a lambing shed can be a delightful and educational experience! You may have the opportunity to observe the birthing process, see adorable new born lambs, and learn about the care and management of sheep during this critical period.

You may have the chance to help feed the lambs and learn about the care they need to thrive.

Safety Note, this event is not suitable if you are pregnant

Heathfield Show 2026

Saturday 23rd May 2026

Tottingworth Farm, Broad Oak, Heathfield TN21 8UE

www.heathfieldshow.org

You are invited to join the committee at Punnetts Town Village Hall for our AGM followed by a tasty meal...

This is a great value Friday night out.  The AGM is not only the most important event of the year in terms of the running of the group, it's also a great social occasion.

Bring your own drinks to go with the meal but we supply the rest.

Doors open at 6.00 pm.  The formalities will start at 7.00pm with a review of the group's activities over the last year at and our plans for the next one.  We'll also be voting for the new committee.

This should take about an hour and then we'll eat, drink and - with any luck, be merry!

Put the date in your diary and watch this space... tickets will go on sale later in the year!

Join us for our Annual Picnic -  this year's venue will be confirmed soon.

It's 'Bring-and-Share, so bring either a savoury, sweet or salad dish to share with everyone.  You can bring some of your own produce -  many people do!

It's a great chance to meet and socialise with other SFTG members share tips and advice.

Tea and coffee is provided.

Please bring your own cutlery, plates, glasses, drinks and chairs.  Please label your dishes, for people with dietary needs.

Sorry, no dogs.

Please RSVP using the form below.

Friday 16th October 2026, Burwash Common Pavilion

Managing Wild Deer in the High Weald 

Why are deer so important to the High Weald?

What problems are caused by excessive numbers of deer?

Without natural predators, how do we manage deer numbers and impact?

What types of deer are we dealing with?

 

Doors open 6.30pm for drinks, nibbles, chat, library books and SFTG sale table

Talk from 7pm

Doors close 8.45pm

FREE  to members and just £3 for non-members

 

Friday 11th September 2026, Burwash Common Pavilion

SAVE THE DATE! 

MORE DETAILS AND TICKET RELEASE TO FOLLOW IN DUE COURSE 

 

Doors open 6.30pm for drinks, nibbles, chat, library books and SFTG sale table

Talk from 7pm

Doors close 8.45pm

FREE  to members and just £3 for non-members

 

Friday 19th June 2026, Burwash Common Pavilion

SAVE THE DATE! 

MORE DETAILS AND TICKET RELEASE TO FOLLOW IN DUE COURSE 

 

Doors open 6.30pm for drinks, nibbles, chat, library books and SFTG sale table

Talk from 7pm

Doors close 8.45pm

FREE  to members and just £3 for non-members

 

Lost Woods of the Low Weald and Downs

Speaker: Bob Epsom

Friday 15th May 2026

Burwash Common Pavilion

The Lost Woods project is bringing local people together to learn about, explore, and care for woods across the Low Weald and Downs. It is funded for 5 years by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and is run by four partners: The Woodland Trust, Action in Rural Sussex, Small Woods and the Sussex Wildlife Trust.

The presentation will include where to go to find advice on managing existing woods and trees in farms and options for integrating more trees into the farmed landscape.

Doors open 6.30pm for drinks, nibbles, chat, library books and SFTG sale table

Talk from 7pm

Doors close 8.45pm

FREE  to members and just £3 for non-members

 

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