SFTG member Lukas Hogg and his mother Naomi have been growing hemp in East Sussex for four years. In this talk they will tell us about this plant's many uses across the world, why growing its a good idea and their personal experience of growing it. They will also address government legislation and growing licences. […]
A webinar with Christine Meadows of the High Weald AONB Partnership. Christine willl give an introduction to the 'Farming in Protected Landscapes' fund and indicate ways in which it might be used to finance equipment for small farms. She will also touch on other potential sources of funding. Given the current uncertainty about the future […]
After last year's gloriously good fun Annual General Meeting, we are super excited to see you again this year! This is a great social event, and for those that book their ticket before the 11th November we will provide a gorgeous 3 course meal with soft drinks. (ALL MEMBERS are welcome to book after this […]
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Learn the basics of making a simple salami and chorizo, from the stuffing, to the fermentation process, the curing, and ultimately turn your excess minced meat into a delicious shelf stable product that doesn't need refrigeration. Part of our food security and food independence series of workshops, this introduction to salami making will enable you […]
Come and meet Sue on her small holding, Sue has a flock of sheep (Shetland) and is very keen to pass on her numerous ancient craft skills of spinning, dyeing and weaving. Sue uses her own wool which she can dye using produce from her own garden and then using her own spinning wheels and […]
Founded in 2012, Strandliners is an all-volunteer grassroots organisation based in East Sussex. From the River Cuckmere in the west to Dungeness in the east; from Pett Level and Camber Sands on Rye Bay, up the River Rother to Brede and beyond, their cause is to identify the toxic waste they pick and trace it […]
Banish the January blues and come along to the first SFTG social event of 2023. Not only is this the first Thursday night social, of 2023, but it is also a great opportunity to have a private tour of one of the most beautiful breweries in the world... come along for a private guided tour […]
In this workshops you will learn basic willow weaving skills. You will cut your own willow stems and make a willow obelisk or peony frame and other smaller objects. Richard Vidal, is going to be our tutor. He has recently retired from the civil service to spend more time with his passion for all things […]
Sadly our original speakers have had to pull out BUT I am thrilled that Nick Rouse has agreed to talk instead. He is the technical director of Ovesco, a not-for-profit organisation based in Lewes. They have installed solar panels on 15 sites using community raised finance. They give independent advice on energy matters and Nick has […]
Family farm evening. Have a walk around Debbie's farm, a glorious 20 acre working smallholding at Pick Hill. Meet the sheep, pigs, turkeys, and chickens, see how to care for them, and give them their evening dinner. See the polytunnel and vegetable garden. There will be craft activities to enjoy, and sausages and marshmallow toasting. […]
Lee has invited us to her garden where she is going to tell us all about her vegetable patch and polytunnel. It should be an informative and fun afternoon. Lee is an enthusiastic but very much an amateur gardener who is learning as she goes She has a massive polytunnel and vegetable patch so come […]