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SUMMARY:Beginner's guide to Lambing
DESCRIPTION:Peter is a very experienced farmer and he is happy to explain about lambing and how to prepare for this exciting time.  Peter will include the pros and cons of indoor vs outdoor lambing\, what happens during lambing and when to intervene\, how to care for the ewe and lamb after birth and what equipment you may need. Common problems at lambing time\, feeding\, nutrition and health\, what to do in the case of pro-lapse\, castrating and de-tailing\,   Peter is happy to answer your questions and to help you start your lambing/sheep rearing journey. \nThe workshop will be held in a barn and hopefully there will be chance for some hands on experience\, please dress appropriately and wear clean boots. \nPlease note if its possible and Peter has enough hands available this workshop will be moved to a week earlier (when more lambs are being born) in the hope that there is more chance of actually seeing the lambs being born and a more hands on experience\, when booking please confirm whether you would be able to make the week earlier. \nTo find out more about Butterbox Farm please visit https://butterboxfarm.co.uk/ -   The Story of our Flock - Butterbox Farm
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/beginners-guide-to-lambing/
LOCATION:Butterbox Farm\, Nash Lane\, Scaynes Hill\, RH17 7NJ
CATEGORIES:SFTG Training Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gabby Dolan":MAILTO:gto@sftg.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Kitchen Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Make this the best year yet in your veg garden!\n\nLearn from a gardener with decades of experience in growing vegetables. This course will be led by the SFTG's Jenny Huggett\, who many of you will know from our regular Friday evening meetings\, open farm days and annual picnics.\nAlthough she wouldn’t tell you so herself\, the chances are that if Jenny doesn’t know the answer to a question\, then it probably doesn’t have an answer. \nIn this course\, you’ll learn about such topics as: \n\nWhat to plant for year-round fresh or stored vegetables\, and when to plant it\nWhich vegetable varieties to grow\, including what works well in this area (and what doesn’t!)\nCaring for your vegetable plants\nFeeding the soil so as to get the most from it\nThe benefits of no-dig gardening\nHow best to avoid pests without chemicals\nCompanion planting – which plants will help each other\, and which will hinder?\nSeed saving\n\nSo go on - book now! We are sure you won't have bean on a better course! \nSpecial offer: A free vegetable plant for every attendee!
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/kitchen-gardening-2/
LOCATION:Oast house\, Sandy Cross Lane\, Heathfield\, East Sussex\, TN21 8QP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SFTG Training Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catriona Bush":MAILTO:catrionabush@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240407T110000
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SUMMARY:Spring Foraging Walk - additional date
DESCRIPTION:So popular was the walk last month that we're doing another one! \nJoin Katy\, herbalist and life long forager\, in a spring walk around Punnetts Town on Saturday 16 March.   Looking\, observing\, tasting\, smelling and learning about wild foods and herbal medicine available from the hedgerow. \nThe walk will be around an hour\, or maybe a bit more.  Leaving 10.00 from Punnetts Town.  Easy terrain along lanes and tracks.  £10pp \nI have lots and lots of wild garlic also\, so if anyone wants to come back to my house in Punnetts Town after the walk and help themselves they would be most welcome.  Warning!  It’s down\, and up\, a steep hill \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/spring-foraging-walk-additional-date/
CATEGORIES:Social Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catriona Bush":MAILTO:catrionabush@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240407T123000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to keeping pigs
DESCRIPTION:On our fun morning of pig keeping\, you will learn about: \n\nThe legislation that governs both the keeping and movement of pigs – and what this means for the pig keeper\nSelecting the right area within the smallholding to keep your pigs\nOptions for pig housing\, and for bedding\nDifferent types of fencing for keeping your pig contained\nSelecting the right breed of pig for your needs\, including where to source the right weaner\nHandling your pig safely and completing basic health checks\nWhat to feed your pigs from weaners through to slaughter\, to ensure the correct fat coverage\nPreparing your pigs for slaughter\, choosing an abattoir and butcher\nSelecting the right cuts for your needs\n\nThis workshop is run by none other than renowned pig expert Maria Naylor\, former chair and former treasurer of SFTG\, so you can be guaranteed a really enjoyable session. \nAlthough this workshop is aimed predominantly at those of you raising your own home reared meat\, much of the information will be just as relevant if you prefer to keep your pigs as pets. \nDepending on the interests of those who come on the course\, we may also cover such items as breeding and showing your pigs. \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.
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/introduction-to-keeping-pigs-2/
LOCATION:Brookhouse Farm\, Brookhouse Lane\, Framfield\, Uckfield\, TN22 5QJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SFTG Training Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gabby Dolan":MAILTO:gto@sftg.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240419T184500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240419T203000
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SUMMARY:Free Friday night talk on Birds of Prey…with birds!
DESCRIPTION:Alfheimr Ugla are a small local  falconry having both Owls and Falcons. “ We are both fully licensed with our local authority insured and DBS checked. Our pleasure is educating people about birds of prey our aim is to bring a variety of both owls and a falcon. \nAs everyone knows the native barn owl we always bring one with us along with a tawny owl and Little owl all these birds are generally heard but rarely seen” \nAs usual the talk is at Burwash Common Pavilion.  It’s on April 19th…..free to SFTG members and guests are welcome at £3.00pp.  The Pavilion opens at 645 with the talk starting around 7.15.  Free tea/coffee and snacks are provided but bring cash or a card if you’d like to use the bar.   We’ll also have the “help yourself and pay what you want table” up and running.
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/free-friday-night-talk-on-birds-of-preywith-birds/
LOCATION:TBC\, East Sussex\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SFTG Monthly Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catriona Bush":MAILTO:catrionabush@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Willow Workshop - Obelisk
DESCRIPTION:  \nIn this workshops you will learn basic willow weaving skills and make a willow obelisk and time allowing other smaller objects. \nRichard Vidal\, is going to be our tutor.  He has grown his own willow for 20 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. \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 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. \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. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/willow-workshop-obelisk/
LOCATION:Gibbs Reed Farm\, Pashley Road\, Ticehurst\, Kent\, TN5 7HE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SFTG Training Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gabby Dolan":MAILTO:gto@sftg.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240424T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240424T163000
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SUMMARY:Private tour of the British Wildlife Centre
DESCRIPTION:Are you passionate about British wildlife and want to know more about our different native species?\nWhy don’t you join us on a completely private tour of the British Wildlife Centre on the 24th of April?  It takes a couple of hours and starts at 230  The Centre is closed to the general public that day so it would just be a keeper plus 12 SFTG members.  I’m told that because it’s such a small group interaction with the animals is amazing.  This really should be a great afternoon. Over 40 native species are lovingly cared for by David Mills and his team in East Surrey (British Wildlife Centre\, Eastbourne Road\, Newchapel\, Lingfield\, Surrey RH7 6LF). \nDavid has run the centre since 1997 when he converted his old dairy farm into a long-standing dream of opening his own zoo of native species focussing on nationwide breeding programmes to introduce nearly extinct species. \nWe will have the opportunity to see the animals up close during this informative and fun private tour. As well as meeting old (and making new!) friends this will be a fabulous day out in a superb environment! \nPLUS Karen\, our lovely membership secretary and her partner Ed have invited us to their gorgeous smallholding which is about 15 minutes drive away\, for tea:coffee\, cake and goat cuddles.  So she can get cake quantities right  can you put  a note on your booking form to say you’d like to eat afterwards.  No set amount to pay but there will be a donation box \nPLUS we’re planning on trying to arrange car sharing so please email catrionabush@gmail.com if you’d like this. \nFun fact: Dame Judi Dench can often be spotted there as she lives nearby and David is her partner!
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/private-tour-of-the-british-wildlife-centre/
LOCATION:British Wildlife Centre\, Eastbourne Road\, Horne\, RH7 6LF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Social Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catriona Bush":MAILTO:catrionabush@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240427T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240427T140000
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SUMMARY:Mousehall Gin Tasting
DESCRIPTION: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 products and a closer look behind the scenes. Christy will then guide you through a 5-part neat Gin tasting and 1-part neat Vodka tasting. \nWe will be arranging  a delicious local platter to enjoy after the tasting so please let us know if you have any dietary requirements. \nYou will receive 10% off any purchase of spirits from the onsite store at our Distillery & Winery.  \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/mousehall-gin-tasting/
LOCATION:Mousehall Distillery & Winery\, Tidybrook\, Mayfield and Five Ashes\, East Sussex\, TN5 6PG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Social Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catriona Bush":MAILTO:catrionabush@gmail.com
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