Perhaps you're about to take over a smallholding? Or are you relatively new to keeping land and animals? If so, perhaps you feel you'd like to talk the issues through with others in the same boat, and with someone who's been doing it for a while? If that sounds like you, then our "Introduction to Smallholding" workshop is just the thing for you.
Come and spend the afternoon finding out what smallholding entails from a practical perspective.
Please note:
this course will be held outdoors (and partly in a barn) - so please do wear suitable outdoors clothing, bearing in mind that this is England - it may well be cold and damp (or warm and sunny, boiling and dry, windy and snowing... you get the picture).
Can't make this date? Event sold out? Please email our training organiser so that you will be on the list when we run the workshop again.
Jenny lives near Hellingly on a 45 acre smallholding and your are invited to join her for a walk around her farm and to discuss how she manages her land and livestock
Jenny has a flock of pedigree Lleyn sheep that will have been lambing throughout April. She will explain how she handles lambing her ewes and her management of the flock throughout the seasons
Tea and Cake ( an important ingredient for any farm meeting ) will be available after the walk.
Jenny often has some sock lambs that need bottle feeding at around 4:30.
This is a members only event with limited spaces so please book early.
Please do not bring dogs to this event
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.
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.
Safety Note, this event is not suitable if you are pregnant
Tottingworth Farm, Broad Oak, Heathfield TN21 8UE
Come and find us in Education marquee!
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.
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