Raystede is an animal shelter based at Ringmer where staff and volunteers care for and rehome animals of all shapes and sizes from dogs, cats and rabbits to mice, guinea pigs and even horses. Raystede's Sue Suckling will talk us through the work of the charity from taking in 'orphans', giving guidance on animal care […]
This tour is a follow-up to our Raystede talk on Friday 20 September. We will be taken round the various animal enclosures for domestic pets*, farm animals and wildfowl with plenty of opportunity to ask questions. This should take an hour or so. Guests will then be left to their own devices and may wish […]
Calling all SFTG members, new and old, it's picnic time! This is a chance to meet your fellow SFTG members, in the lovely surroundings of Etching Wood near Framfield, the holding of Helen Cowen and family, who are our kind hosts this year. Bring a plate of food to share, some things to eat with/on […]
This course has now been postponed due to lack of numbers. booked attendees have been emailed. Should you wish to be informed of possible future dates for this course, please email GTO@SFTG.ORG.UK Emergency First Aid at Work (Subsidised by the SFTG for members, get your ticket early - limited spaces available) You’ll learn to deal […]
Visit the beautiful medieval Mousehall Country Estate, discover the story of Mousehall and how their products are produced. Christy Jordan, Distiller & Director of Mousehall, will guide you through a 90 minute tasting of how Mousehall Gin & Vodka are produced. This includes a G&T on arrival, a step-by-step explanation on how they produce their […]
Bring your ready carved pumpkin to our next Friday talk on 18october and win a half price SFTG course of your choice……maybe gin tasting? We’re going spooky in October and having a talk on witchcraft. One of our members has heard Chris talk and says he is brilliant so... The talk focuses on the […]
Learn All About Mushrooms and Toadstools Saturday 2nd November 2024 10.30am to 12.00pm WILDERNESS WOOD, HADLOW DOWN Join Anne Yarrow at Wilderness Wood in Hadlow Down on Saturday 2nd November at 10.30am for a 90 minute walk around the grounds to explore the mushrooms and toadstools. Emphasis will be on learning about the […]
https://www.thepaintclub.co.uk/events/paint-night-ringmer-grounded-at-the-forge-1-22 NB Attendees need to book direct with Grounded in The Forge for this event using the link above. This is not an exclusive SFTG experience but Cat and other members will be in attendance. Attendees from SFTG will be sat together at the event if you let us know that you are attending. Please […]
What better way to spend a late November Friday evening than in the company of your fellow smallholders, celebrating another year of the ups and downs of growing your own food, learning about what the SFTG has been up to and our plans for the coming year. In the convivial surroundings of Punnetts Town Village […]
"All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt." Charles M. Schulz A Pre-Valentine's Chocolate Treat! Friday 17th January 2025, Burwash Common Pavilion Our first Friday night social and talk of 2025 Join members, friends and Gatos chocolate for a talk (and maybe a taster or two!) all about their […]
EXCLUSIVE OFFERE FOR SFTG MEMBERS! THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT! Mousehall Sprits Experience (90 mins) JUST £20 saving £5 off the usual tour cost per person and including an SFTG digital voucher for you to print and give to the recipient! The perfect new year treat for family and friends and at a special price for you […]
Have you ever been to Gun Hill? Do you wonder why it has that name? Friday 21st February 2025, Burwash Common Pavilion Join members, friends and Jeremy Hodgkinson for a talk all about the iron industry in The Weald Having written two books, on the Wealden iron industry and on iron firebacks, Jeremy will […]