We will be at the Heathfield Show 2027 in the Education Zone.
Please come and say hello and have a cup of tea!
Sunday 8th November | 2pm–4pm | Burwash Common Pavilion
Discover a traditional craft that's both a stress buster and a brilliant way to use up your fabric and fibre stash!
Join us for a relaxing and creative afternoon in the beautiful Sussex countryside as we explore the traditional English craft of locker hooking.
Locker hooking is a simple yet wonderfully versatile technique that uses fabric strips, fibres or a combination of both to create beautiful, practical and unique handmade items.
Whether you're a complete beginner or already enjoy working with textiles, this workshop is a fantastic opportunity to learn a new skill, get creative and perhaps discover a new hobby!
The possibilities are almost endless! From pot stands, table runners and cushions to bags, jackets, floor mats, seat covers, flower pot covers and decorative wall hangings – your imagination is the only limit!
During this friendly, hands-on two-hour workshop, you'll learn the basic techniques of locker hooking and create your very own sampler to take home, giving you a useful reminder of the skills you've learnt.
All materials needed to make your sampler will be provided, so simply come along, enjoy learning something new and discover just how rewarding this traditional craft can be.
Date: Sunday 8th November 2026
Time: 2pm–4pm
Venue: Burwash Common Pavilion
Come along, unwind, get creative and help keep a traditional craft alive!
Places are limited, so book your place and join us for an enjoyable afternoon of crafting.
Come and join us for a fun and festive Christmas Wreath Making Workshop, led by our member Louise and her daughter Ava, who create their own beautiful wreaths every year.
During the workshop, you’ll be guided through the process of creating and decorating your own traditional Christmas wreath.
Everyone will leave with a large handmade wreath, perfect for hanging on your front door and enjoying throughout the festive season.
We’ll provide all the materials you need, but you’re very welcome to bring along any additional foliage, decorations or special adornments you’d like to use to personalise your wreath.
Please bring an apron or suitable clothing, and a pair of secateurs is essential.
And because it wouldn’t be Christmas without a little festive cheer, we’ll also be providing mulled wine, other drinks and mince pies to enjoy while you work. 🍷🥧
Christmas jumpers and hats are entirely optional…but very much encouraged! 🎅🎄
There is plenty of parking available on site.
Come along, get creative, enjoy some festive refreshments and take home a beautiful wreath made by you!
Join us for a relaxed and informative afternoon at Rapkyns Nursery, an independent, family-run nursery nestled in the East Sussex countryside between Mayfield and Heathfield.
For more than 30 years, Rapkyns has been growing plants in its beautiful rural setting and has built up an extensive collection of both traditional favourites and more unusual varieties.
The nursery offers a wonderful selection of shrubs, climbers and perennials and is particularly well known for its impressive collection of Salvias.
At the heart of Rapkyns is the belief that, with a little careful planning and the right choice of plants, it is possible to create a beautiful and colourful garden with interest throughout the year.
The nursery is run by Morag, a passionate plants woman with a wealth of horticultural knowledge and experience.
During our visit, Morag will take us on a guided walk around the nursery, sharing her knowledge of the plants they grow, offering advice on choosing the right plants for different garden conditions and explaining how best to grow and care for them.
There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions, pick up ideas for your own garden and discover some varieties you may not have come across before.
And, of course, no good afternoon outing would be complete without cake!
A guided walk around Rapkyns Nursery, an informal talk with Morag, plenty of opportunity to ask questions and cake to finish the afternoon.
Time: 2.00pm–4.00pm
Whether you're an experienced gardener, developing a new garden or simply love plants and would like some inspiration, this promises to be a relaxed and enjoyable afternoon in the company of a very knowledgeable plants woman.
This event is free for our members and £3 for non-members and Morag would appreciate donations to the Motor Neurone Disease Charity