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SUMMARY:Stock Fencing
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever considered livestock fencing?\nIf you have or are considering keeping animals or doing horticulture\, you will find it invaluable being able to do some or all your own stock fencing.  Even if you don’t there will undoubtedly be times fences will need repairs! \n \nThis is a course where you will learn the rudiments of erecting and fixing stock fencing. \nWe shall look at the basic tools needed and the sorts of fencing and posts. \nIt  will be a ‘hands on’ course.’
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SUMMARY:FREE TALK:  Keeping Rheas (not ostriches!)
DESCRIPTION:Pauline Burnett-Dick will tell us all about keeping these fascinating birds\, their role in ground clearance\, in pasture management and as fox deterrents. Pauline keeps her own and they are wonderful birds\, and her talk in very engaging.\nThere will also be plenty of time for catching up with other members - if you would like to bring goods or produce for sale\, please do so\, and likewise bring some cash in case you want to purchase something. \nFriday January 21st at the Goward Hall\, Cade Street\, Heathfield TN21 9BU. Click here for directions.\nDoors open at 7.30 for refreshments and chit-chat; talk starts at 8 pm and finishes at 9 pm or shortly thereafter.\nThe Half Moon pub opposite the hall is happy to supply ‘take-out’ drinks. \nBooking is not essential but it would help us if you do in that we can then contact you in the case of last minute changes or cancellation. \nNON-MEMBERS WELCOME AT THIS EVENT
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/free-talk-keeping-rheas-not-ostriches/
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SUMMARY:Dehydrating For Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Learn to dehydrate food for storage - Workshop with Denise Taylor \nIf you have ever wondered how to dehydrate\, what you can dehydrate\, and how to do it\, Denise has all the answers.  An avid dehydrator\, she will talk us through why we do it\, and how to do it successfully. You will learn how to make delicious Fruit Leathers\, tasty Beef Jerky\, and your own chilli powder\, as well as vegetables for storage -  all from the comfort of the kitchen table. We will even learn how to make our own healthy pot noodles! \nWe will also discuss the various ways to store your dehydrated produce\, and have practical hand on experience using a vacuum sealer.\n  There will be plenty samples and tasting as well as practical hands on experience. This workshop is open to members and non members. This course is part of our "food preservation" training\, you can also learn in our other workshops how to preserve food using a water bath canner\, and pressure canning for beginners\, both of which produce shelf stable food without the need for refrigeration. \nCan'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. \n  \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/dehydrating-for-beginners/
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SUMMARY:Willow Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNew member\, 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 ‘willow’. He has grown his own willow for 18 years and produces beautiful sculptures\, living willow structures\, ornaments and baskets. This introductory workshop will cover the growing\, harvesting\, storage and dipping of dry willow into water to regain its innate flexibility. \nBefore his retirement Richard sold willow at Blackheath Farmers Market and started to teach willow weaving to community groups so understands the different levels of teaching required dependent on previous experience of working with cane\, willow or other wood. \nRichard will start the day (indoors if weather inclement) with an introduction to the growing of willow and how to create colourful practical artistic objects. You will then harvest a mixture of red\, yellow\, green and maroon varieties of willow and create your own garden obelisk\, frame or smaller structure. Some people may want to make garden structures outside whilst others may prefer being under cover or inside if cold. \nFor this workshop please dress warmly: waterproof gloves and leggings are useful and walking boots or wellies essential.  Please bring secateurs (though spares are available).  If you have a large car or roof rack this will be useful for transporting larger creations.  If you can't fit an obelisk in your car we will endeavour to find someone nearby who can deliver it in due course. \nBring a packed lunch.  Tea and coffee will be provided. \nPlease leave your dog at home as it might slow you down in completing your creations\, but if you have no dog sitter then you can bring your pet if it is well behaved and quiet. \nRichard’s mobile is 07597 939668 and his email is richardhvidal@yahoo.co.uk. He is happy to discuss and explain what to expect at the workshop in more detail and to consider making adjustments for any disabilities or injuries. \nCan'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. \n  \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/willow-workshop/
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