NOTE: THIS WORKSHOP WAS POSTPONED FROM 19 FEBFollowing our over-subscribed hedge laying day in November we are now repeating it for those who didn't get a place first time around. The workshop will again be led by Bob Peate, who lays all the hedges at Wadhurst Park (and elsewhere). You will learn how to tackle […]
In this workshop you will learn basic willow weaving skills. You will cut your own willow stems and make a willow peony frame and a platter or other smaller object. New member, Richard Vidal, is going to be our tutor. He has recently retired from the civil service to spend more time with his passion […]
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" […]
If you haven't lambed before consider also taking the SFTG Free Zoom Theory Course on Getting Ready For Lambing on 21st Feb 2022 at 7 p.m. This workshop is for people who have little experience of lambing and/or people who are thinking of breeding sheep for the 1st time. It will take place in the […]
Worried about the huge increase in rising food costs? Concerned that there may be food supply issues? or maybe you are just thinking that you would like to control what goes into your food? - Then you need to come on one of our workshops. We are running this on 6th April - either come […]
Worried about the huge increase in rising food costs? Concerned that there may be food supply issues? or maybe you are just thinking that you would like to control what goes into your food? - Then you need to come on one of our workshops.Learn the basics of raising free range "meat" chickens for home […]
Father and son Robin and Jamie Hodgkinson will explain the benefits of allowing responsible metal detecting on your land finding lost car keys, tools and metal parts, lost to historical artefacts etc. For instance, one farmer uses their services to clear his land of debris left after boot fairs and the like.Robin and Jamie work […]
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" […]
For our Small, Small Farmers, rearing quail are really super easy, and make a great pet to start out with - and best of all, they give you delicious, and nutritious eggs to eat too! Come and meet Debbie who leads our Small, Small Farmers, and who will lead the children as they meet with […]
Worried about the huge increase in rising food costs? Concerned that there may be food supply issues? or maybe you are just thinking that you would like to control what goes into your food? - Then you need to come on one of our workshops, and if you can't get to us in person, then […]
This is an event for Small, Small Farmers (but grown-ups are also welcome with or without children). Come and help feed my seven bottle fed lambs. They are delightful and it is very rewarding to feed them. They need feeding at breakfast, lunch and tea time for several weeks and then only morning and evening. […]
Many of the SFTG members often have excess produce throughout the year so the monthly market will provide them with an outlet. These markets will offer local artists, makers, bakers, preservers etc the opportunity to sell their wares. There will be teas & coffee, cakes of course, plenty of vegan, gluten free options too.If you'd […]