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SUMMARY:Honey Extraction - Practical Hand on Evening Workshop
DESCRIPTION:With thanks to fellow members Ben & Maggi Pratt\, this informative workshop will c over all aspects of getting the honey from the hive to the jar. Marketing various products from the hive will also be covered.\nThis is a good introductory evening  for  anyone thinking of starting bee keeping and wanting to know more. It is suitable for all levels of knowledge and anyone interested in keeping bees or who enjoys honey will benefit from the experience.  After a demonstration there is time for some hands on\, you will be using Ben and Maggie's honey room. You will  be getting sticky so please bring an apron and wear suitable clothes appropriate for handling food. \nA previous participant said: "Excellent evening\, I knew nothing about honey production when I arrived and left with a greater understanding and appreciation of the taste\, quality and work involved." \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/honey-extraction-practical-hand-on-evening-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220915T090000
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SUMMARY:SFTG Social Cuppa at The Dolphin Sheep Fair
DESCRIPTION:For those selling\, buying\, or just looking around\, the SFTG team will be there with a tea urn\, some cakes and a warm welcome. Bring a picnic chair\, or a rug\, and join us for a mingle with other members\, general chat\, or just pop by to say hello.\nFor those that are selling sheep on the day\, you may find that there's the odd celebration going on too....
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/sftg-social-cuppa-at-the-dolphin-sheep-fair/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220916T193000
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SUMMARY:FREE EVENT: Film Night
DESCRIPTION:Our September meeting will be a film night featuring “Feeding the Nation”\, a 2010 film about how farming changed forever during the 20th century.\nAt the outbreak of World War I\, farming was on the brink of ruin. By the 1960s\, it was thriving once more. Events in Britain and beyond changed agricultural life. After half a century of debts\, economic slump and feeding the nation through two world wars\, farming emerged much stronger\, but it had been changed forever. \nUsing rare footage\, this charming documentary looks back at the age of the family farm. With stories from farm workers and the Land Army\, this film is a window into a world that has vanished. \nOur film night last year was received very well with those who attended saying we should have one every year. So here it is! \nFriday September 16th at the Goward Hall\, Cade Street\, Heathfield TN21 9BU. Click here for directions.\nDoors open at 7.30 pm with the opportunity to have tea/coffee/juice and biscuits before the film at 8.00pm. The film lasts 60 minutes so finish time will be shortly after 9.00pm.\nThe Half Moon pub opposite the hall is happy to supply 'take-out' drinks. \nThis is event is FREE and NON-MEMBERS WELCOME. Booking is not essential but it is helpful if you book your free place so that we can ensure there are enough refreshments\, and that we can get in touch should the event be cancelled due to speaker illness or other unforeseen circumstances. \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/free-event-film-night/
CATEGORIES:SFTG Monthly Meetings,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220917T120000
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SUMMARY:Harvest Bring & Share Picnic - FREE TICKETED EVENT
DESCRIPTION:The committee look forward to welcoming all members and their guests to celebrate the end of the "summer of abundance" with our "Bring Your Own Booze - Harvest Bring & Share Picnic". This is always a lovely afternoon where members are invited to bring a savoury\, salad\, or sweet dish or two to share at the Harvest table. There is always a huge array of different foods\, many of which members have grown\, reared\, or made themselves - so it really is a celebration of our achievements over the year\, whether you want to bring a lovely fresh salad\, cheese and biscuits\, salami\, or a lovely sweet treat\, all foods are welcome\, and we can't wait to see what delights we can share. \nAttendance at this event is completely free\, but please do book a ticket to let us know if you are bringing either a sweet or savoury dish\, or a salad type dish. (Just so we can make sure we have equal amounts of each). If your choose food option says "Sold Out" please choose a different food ticket type. \nWe will provide basic soft drinks\, cutlery\, plates and bowls and glasses / cups for the event\, please do feel free to free to "Bring a Bottle" - whether this is something alcoholic\, or a special soft drink or cordial. Also a chair or blanket for sitting on if you want to eat in comfort. \nThis year we are delighted to be hosted by Robin Creffield at The Old Farm at Cross in Hand. For directions go to https://www.sftg.org.uk/Locations/the-old-farm/ \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/harvest-bring-share-picnic-free-ticketed-event/
CATEGORIES:Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220918T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220918T170000
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SUMMARY:Make Your Own Sussex Trug in a Day
DESCRIPTION:This is an exciting opportunity to build your own Sussex trug in a one day workshop.\nAny questions regarding this event\, please contact Cliff at meetings@sftg.org.uk  \nThe true Sussex trug is a very durable design that with only a little care will last a lifetime. It is not to be confused with the cheap imitations sold in many outlets today! You will learn how to cut\, shave and bend the wooden components and to finish with traditional copper tacks. All wood is grown and coppiced locally. \nThe true Sussex trug is a very durable design that with only a little care will last a lifetime. It is not to be confused with the cheap imitations sold in many outlets today! \nYou will learn how to cut\, shave and bend the wooden components and to finish with traditional copper tacks. All wood is grown and coppiced locally. To save time on the day the wood will already have been roughly prepared. \nThis workshop runs from 9 am to (nominally) 5 pm. In the words of our tutor Richard it runs from 9 am to "when we're finished". He likes to make sure everyone leaves with a completed trug! \nPlease bring your own food and drink. A kettle and drinking water is provided. \nThis workshop is not suitable for under 18s.
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/make-your-own-sussex-trug-in-a-day/
CATEGORIES:SFTG Training Courses
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220925T140000
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SUMMARY:Peg Loom Weaving - Fully Booked
DESCRIPTION:Any questions on this event\, please contact Zoe on 07540 633909 or email chair@sftg.org.uk  \nHave you every wanted to make something with your wool?  This is a hands on course making a seat cover\, working from ' fleece to finished article' in a morning. \nYou will learn how to weave on a peg loom\, which is a simple loom on which you can create 'chunky' articles. You can use wool or re-purpose your old clothes. One of the beauties of this type of weaving\, is that the article grows quickly! \nIf you wish to bring your own fleece\, please do so. You can use either raw fleece or wool that has been washed and dried. You will need about 1kg raw wool or 500g  washed wool. You can purchase Shetland fleece in natural colours from Owena. Raw unwashed fleece £5. Washed and carded £30-40. You will also need cotton for the warp (minimum 50 m)\, which Owena will supply at cost if you don't bring your own. \nThis is going to be great fun\, lots of talk\, and busy fingers\, Owena will supply tea\, coffee and cake but bring a packed lunch with you. \nIf you have a peg loom please say so in the comment box when you book so that SFTG knows how many looms we need to borrow for this workshop!
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/peg-loom-weaving-fully-booked/
CATEGORIES:SFTG Training Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220925T103000
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SUMMARY:Dehydrating For Beginners - FULLY BOOKED
DESCRIPTION:Any questions about this event\, please contact Zoe on 07540 633909 or email chair@sftg.org.uk\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. You will also learn how to make Denise's own version of a healthy and flavoursome Pot Noodle! \nThere will be plenty samples and tasting as well as practical hands on experience\, lots of discussion and plenty of advice. Full training notes given. \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/dehydrating-for-beginners-fully-booked/
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