Make Your Own Chorizo or Salami
2024-05-11 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Oast house, Heathfield, Oast House, Sandy Cross Lane, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8QP, United Kingdom
Wow your family and friends (and yourself) with delicious home made chorizo!
Jenny takes you through the steps of making a chorizo from sourcing meat and flavouring the stuffing, to fermentation and curing. An ideal way to turn your excess minced meat into a delicious shelf stable product that doesn't need refrigeration. And the result is cheaper and usually far tastier than those bought from supermarkets!
We will look at the different types of casing for the chorizo, different ways and equipment used to stuff your casings, as well as what flavourings you can use to flavour your meat. We will then look at how to start the fermentation effectively, and how to cure your product at home without it going mouldy or the skin drying out. We will use meat from one of our member's organic pigs and aim for you to make 3 chorizo to take home for curing. These will be ready to eat within just 3 weeks.
This workshop is designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to make much more at home with less than £20 worth of equipment.
All the above can easily be switched from chorizo to salami simply by using a different ferment, as Jenny will explain.

Pasta Masterclass
2024-05-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Romeo & Juliete, 7 High Street, Hailsham, BN27 1AL, United Kingdom
LEARN THE ART OF FRESH PASTA at Romeo and Juliete Restaurant Hailsham
Join us for the day and enjoy a hands on experience with Romeo and Juliete in house Chef Ramses.
During the Pasta Masterclass, you will learn the art of making fresh pasta from scratch.
At the end of the session you will get to sit down with a soft drink/glass of wine and eat the pasta you have made.

Introduction to keeping goats
2024-05-04 13:45 - 17:00 | Barn Mead Farm, Popes Lane, Oxted, East Sussex, RH8 9PL, United Kingdom
Just starting out with goats? Learn from us...
Karen and Ed have a head of Golden and British Guernsey goats (Rare Breed)
Are you interested in finding out about setting up ready for your goats, learning about handling, what the legal requirements are, and how this is all affected by whether you're wanting to keep goats for milk or for meat?
If so this is the workshop for you, and we look forward to seeing you there.
Do bear in mind - it's a hands on experience so please dress accordingly (and taking account of the weather!).

Mousehall Gin Tasting
2024-04-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Mousehall Distillery & Winery, Tidybrook, Mayfield and Five Ashes, East Sussex, TN5 6PG, United Kingdom
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.
We will be arranging a delicious local platter to enjoy after the tasting so please let us know if you have any dietary requirements.
You will receive 10% off any purchase of spirits from the onsite store at our Distillery & Winery.

Private tour of the British Wildlife Centre
2024-04-24 14:30 - 16:30 | British Wildlife Centre, Eastbourne Road, Horne, RH7 6LF, United Kingdom
Are you passionate about British wildlife and want to know more about our different native species?
Why 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).
David 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.
We 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!
PLUS 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
PLUS we’re planning on trying to arrange car sharing so please email catrionabush@gmail.com if you’d like this.
Fun fact: Dame Judi Dench can often be spotted there as she lives nearby and David is her partner!

Willow Workshop - Obelisk
2024-04-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Gibbs Reed Farm, Pashley Road, Ticehurst, Kent, TN5 7HE, United Kingdom
In this workshops you will learn basic willow weaving skills and make a willow obelisk and time allowing other smaller objects.
Richard 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.
Before 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.
Richard 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.
For 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.
Bring a packed lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided.
Richard’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.

Free Friday night talk on Birds of Prey…with birds!
2024-04-19 18:45 - 20:30 | TBC, East Sussex, United Kingdom
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.
As 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”
As 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.

Introduction to keeping pigs
2024-04-07 10:00 - 12:30 | Brookhouse Farm, Brookhouse Lane, Framfield, Uckfield, TN22 5QJ, United Kingdom
On our fun morning of pig keeping, you will learn about:

The legislation that governs both the keeping and movement of pigs – and what this means for the pig keeper
Selecting the right area within the smallholding to keep your pigs
Options for pig housing, and for bedding
Different types of fencing for keeping your pig contained
Selecting the right breed of pig for your needs, including where to source the right weaner
Handling your pig safely and completing basic health checks
What to feed your pigs from weaners through to slaughter, to ensure the correct fat coverage
Preparing your pigs for slaughter, choosing an abattoir and butcher
Selecting the right cuts for your needs

This 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.
Although 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.
Depending on the interests of those who come on the course, we may also cover such items as breeding and showing your pigs.
Can'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.

Spring Foraging Walk - additional date
2024-04-07 10:00 - 11:00
So popular was the walk last month that we're doing another one!
Join 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.
The walk will be around an hour, or maybe a bit more. Leaving 10.00 from Punnetts Town. Easy terrain along lanes and tracks. £10pp
I 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

Kitchen Gardening
2024-04-06 13:30 - 16:00 | Oast house, Sandy Cross Lane, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8QP, United Kingdom
Make this the best year yet in your veg garden!

Learn 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.
Although 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.
In this course, you’ll learn about such topics as:

What to plant for year-round fresh or stored vegetables, and when to plant it
Which vegetable varieties to grow, including what works well in this area (and what doesn’t!)
Caring for your vegetable plants
Feeding the soil so as to get the most from it
The benefits of no-dig gardening
How best to avoid pests without chemicals
Companion planting – which plants will help each other, and which will hinder?
Seed saving

So go on - book now! We are sure you won't have bean on a better course!
Special offer: A free vegetable plant for every attendee!

Beginner's guide to Lambing
2024-04-06 10:30 - 12:30 | Butterbox Farm, Nash Lane, Scaynes Hill, RH17 7NJ
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.
The 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.
Please 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.
To find out more about Butterbox Farm please visit https://butterboxfarm.co.uk/ - The Story of our Flock - Butterbox Farm

Make a fabric wreath for spring!
2024-03-23 12:00 - 14:45 | Glendale Manor Farm, Greenwoods Lane, Punnets Town, East Sussex, TN21 9HU, United Kingdom
A spring fabric wreath! This is the next project for the series of “cheap and extremely cheerful” crafting afternoons. I’ll provide everything and it’s just £4.00 per person. I’ve got a huge amount of fabric, but if you wanted to bring your own and and make a memory wreath that’s a fine too.
As some of us have animals to feed we’re planning to start earlier, with home made soup and bread at 12.00 and maybe another break for biscuits etc later. Depending on the amount of chat your wreath shouldn’t take more than a couple of hours to finish, but everyone is welcome to stay until they want to go.
Numbers strictly limited to four as that’s the size of my kitchen table,so book quick!

Pevensey Blue cheese FREE talk
2024-03-16 18:45 - 20:15 | TBC, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Pevensey Blue cheese was incredibly popular at our wine and cheese evening SO I’ve asked them to come and talk about their cheese and bring some for us to buy. Yum yum!
Pevensey Cheese Company was set up in 2020 by husband and wife, Martin and Hazel Tkalez. We’re a micro cheese dairy and make 10T a year of Pevensey Blue cheese.
Pevensey Blue is a soft, creamy and rich tasting blue cheese made with Organic milk from cows that graze the Pevensey Levels.
We make Pevensey Blue using Organic milk which we collect fresh from the milking parlour every day. We are very privileged to source our milk exclusively from Marian and David Harding, at Court Lodge Organic farm, who are shareholders of our business. Not only are Marian and David extremely conscientious farmers, but their cows conservation graze the Pevensey Levels, which is where the cheese takes its name from.
We make 84 x2.6kg wheels of Pevensey Blue a week. They are all hand made, by either Martin or Hazel, and hand pierced and turned twice a week for 12 weeks, before being dispatched.
We were delighted to win the Best Blue and Reserve Champion at the Artisan Cheese Awards in 2023. This was on the back of winning the Best Blue and Best New and Supreme Champion in 2022.
No wonder it tastes so good! As usual Burwash Common Pavillion will open 645 with the talk starting 715 and we have to be cleared up and put by 830 Snacks, tea and coffee all free for SFTG members and a mere £3.00 for non members

Spring Foraging Walk
2024-03-16 10:00 - 11:00
Join 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.
The walk will be around an hour, or maybe a bit more. Leaving 10.00 from Punnetts Town. Easy terrain along lanes and tracks. £10pp
I 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

Gardening for health Free Friday talk
2024-02-16 18:45 - 20:30 | TBC, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Like many folk, I’m very keen on alternative therapies to pills for many problems so I’m excited to have Richard coming to talk to us on Friday February 16th
Richard Claxton has been a GP in Tonbridge for the past 21 years. He is convinced that the health of both individuals and society as a whole is enhanced by connectivity with the natural world. He campaigns for the provision of Nature-based Therapies in healthcare settings.
Richard created the web-based directory of Therapy Gardens:www.gardening4health.co.uk. He is also a Garden Designer specialising in gardens for healthcare settings, a volunteer guide for the Delos Garden at Sissinghurst, and a Trustee of Greenfingers Charity, which funds and builds gardens for Children's Hospices.
In addition to General Practice, Richard has

Sourdough Bread Making
2024-02-11 11:00 - 14:00 | Elim Cottage, Elim Cottage, Warbleton, East Sussex, BN27 4UX
Learn how make Sourdough Bread with Noa.

The workshop will take place in Noa's kitchen, on Tilley Lane, which is between Boreham Street and Windmill Hill, not far from Herstmonceux... (The last bungalow on Tilley Lane) the name of the house is Elim. There is parking just outside the bungalow. The post code is BN27 4UX and Noa's phone number is 07904115793.

Please bring an empty bowl, a tea towel and clothes you can get covered in flour with, and an empty jar.We will learn how to make a sourdough starter, and we will make one loaf of bread each, that you will take with you to bake at home. You will also bake one on the day and see the full cycle of the bread from first mix to last stretch and take the ready bread out of the oven (and we will be tasting of course...)Tea and coffee with sourdough cake will be provided...

Also please let us know if anyone has sensitivity to any food products/vegan etc

The first FREE Friday talk 2024…Hedgehogs!
2024-01-19 18:30 - 20:30 | TBC, East Sussex, United Kingdom
I love them, but haven’t seen one for ages and ages so …..
Tas Clarke from Herstmonceux Hedgehog Rescue is coming to talk to us about how they rescue and rehabilitate hedgehogs. She’ll also cover how we can all help hedgehogs in your garden and in the neighbourhood and bring examples of things we can make at home that will help this endangered little mammal.
So a great talk to start the New Year!
Following some requests Burwash Common Pavilion will be open half an hour earlier at the new time of 6.45 with the talk starting around 7.15. I will then perform my “time ladies and gentlemen” act at 8.15 so the hall can be cleared and cleaned by 830. Aware this time might not suit everyone, so if you don’t approve please just let me know and we’ll go with the majority.
As usual free (to members) and just £3.00 to non members who are very welcome. Free snacks and free tea and coffee, just ask that you book please. Don’t forget cash or a card if you’d like to use the full bar. Burwash Common Pavilion on Friday 19th January 2024
Do bring a torch!

Come crafting in Punnetts Town!
2024-01-13 14:00 - 16:00 | TBC, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Saturday 13th January 2-4pm.
Ever fancied dabbling in decoupage?
I’ve been incredibly lucky and been given lots of pieces of georgeous material which I’ve been decoupaging onto a table and chair set as well as making bowls. However still lots left so I was wondering which SFTG members fancied an afternoon of chat, cake, tea/coffee or wine plus decoupage. All you need to bring is scissors and an object(such as a bowl/chair) you’d like to decoupage. I’ll provide everything else. Numbers strictly limited to six as that’s the size of my kitchen table
just £4.00 pp to cover the cost of glue, tea/coffee/ cake etc

Christmas Wreath & Table Decorating
2023-12-16 13:00 | Misty Acres, Lower Horsebridge, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 4DN, United Kingdom
Part of our country crafts - in this relaxing afternoon workshop you can catch up with members old and new whilst learning a new skill.Becky & Pete moved out from a nearby city during the height of the pandemic and set up Mistry Acres Flowers - We have enjoyed watching them as new (ish) members as they transform their garden and new business venture. You can find out more about Becky's Flowers at Misty Acres Flowers
On this cold and frosty weekend you can come along and meet fellow member Becky, who would love to show us how to make Christmas wreaths and table decorations with things you will find on your walks in the local countryside. Holly and berries will add a festive note with lots of colour - you are welcome to bring some from your own garden if you wish to incorporate it
The wreaths and decorations will all be fresh and hopefully will get us into the Christmas spirit, Becky has a covered area outside and will supply everything you need, please remember to wrap up warm though - fingerless gloves would be ideal!.

Misty Acres Flowers in the summer.

Felt bauble-making workshop
2023-12-03 10:30 - 12:30 | Jay's House, 17 Queens Drive, Ringmer, East Sussex, BN8 5FU, United Kingdom
Create your very own Christmas bauble, sheep, pig, robin or whatever you fancy. Learn from experienced felt maker and fellow SFTG member, Jay Kendall and take home your very own woolly creation. (And before anyone says it, yes, you can have sheep with white faces too… )
You should be able to make 1-2 baubles to take home on the day – Christmas outfits are optional, but very much encouraged.
The workshop runs for approximately 2 hours. Enjoy a relaxed a friendly atmosphere of a farmhouse kitchen table, learning a new skill, chatting to like-minded people and enjoying a cup of tea (and biscuits, of course!). All materials and refreshments are included in the price.
Suitable for complete beginners, you will be guided through every step by SFTG member, Jay Kendall. Anyone over the age of 16 is welcome! It’s a nice relaxed and friendly class for a cold winters day. Members and Non SFTG members are welcome to this event.

Artificial Christmas Wreaths
2023-11-25 10:00 | Merrifields, Hackhurst Lane, Hellingly, East Sussex, BN27 4BP, United Kingdom
Artificial Christmas Wreath Making. Come and join Antonella for a morning of fun putting together your own Christrmas Wreath that you can bring out at christmas year after year.
Tea, coffee, biscuits and chatter will be on offer on the day, just bring yourself.

The 2023 AGM & Party!
2023-11-24 19:00 - 22:30 | Village Hall, Punnetts Town, Hall, Battle Road, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 9DH, United Kingdom
It's the most wonderful night of the year....*
The event everyone's been waiting for since last year's AGM - yes, it's THIS year's AGM!... More information will be coming out over the next few weeks about nominations, but for now, we need to organise catering, so need to know how many people are coming.
It's the rules! Each year, we must have an AGM at which the committee for the year ahead get voted in, and our members approve the Group's accounts. The committee will let you know what we've been up to for the past year, and you can ask questions. Then we can put any questions for the year ahead to a vote, as needed. It's also the chance for you to show your support for all the hard work our volunteers put in, keeping your group running.
The meeting part - essential for the running of the Group - will be short and sweet. But then the annual dinner can begin...
There will be laughter!
There will be fun!
There will be a new Chairperson! Like it or not! Because this is also Zoe's last year and we have to elect a new one!!
Doors will open at 7pm - the AGM will start at 7.30pm.
The food this year is going to be as fabulous as you'd expect from a crack team of local food producers!
*Note: There may be other wonderful evenings in your year, but this is the most wonderful one of our year.
The menu
To start:

Mixed table nibbles, including Pitta Bread, Dips and Olives

Followed by:

Pulled pork
Lamb Tagine
Vegetarian butternut squash curry
Free range Coronation chicken

All served with

Rice
Couscous
Roasted veg
Jacket potatoes and
Fresh Salad

"But wait - that's surely not enough" we hear you cry. No, of course not! Because we're following that feast with

Pavlova with fruit, made with free range eggs, and
Zoe's pumpkin pie

And after all that, Teas, Coffees and After Eights.
Everything on the menu - with the possible exception of the After Eights - will be home made, by Debbie Gordon, Denise Taylor, with much of the quality food supplied by our own members.
How much will this fabulous feast cost? Absolutely nothing - the AGM is COMPLETELY FREE to all our members.
But...
We do need you to book, so that we know how many we're catering for!
There are two ticket options below - one including the food, and one for those who'd like to come but don't want the food. Whichever ticket you go for, we'll provide a selection of wine, beer cider and soft drinks - although you're welcome to bring your own drinks too.
Please select the ticket you want, and book by November 17th at the latest!
All members are welcome to this event at the Punnetts Town Village Hall near Heathfield. The AGM will be short and sweet: the committee will report on what the SFTG has been doing during the past year and members will be asked formally to approve the accounts. There will be time for questions of course. Members of the committee and officers will then be elected.

Free fun quiz for Halloween
2023-10-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Lakedown Brewery Taproom, Lakedown Trout Fishery, Swife Ln, Burwash, East Sussex, TN21 8UX, United Kingdom
On Halloween eve , 30th October, don’t be scared of coming to our first ever SFTG fun quiz.
Lakedown taproom in Swife Lane, Burwash are opening just for us. There will be a fun quiz (with the emphasis on fun) with a professional quiz master, lots of beer, ( which is brewed on site) local wine and non alcoholic drinks to buy and SFTG are providing some snacks with the opportunity to buy more.
We’re going to pass a bucket round for anyone who’d like to contribute to the Teenage Cancer Trust but entry and participation for members in the quiz is completely free. All we ask is to please please book on the SFTG website don’t just turn up. It’s teams of up to six, but don’t worry if you don’t have a team just email catrionabush@gmail.com and I’ll put you in a team. There will be prizes at this event!!!!!!! Non members are very welcome but you MUST book a spot for everyone who wants to come so I can organise tables, quiz papers etc. It’s not an enormous venue so don’t leave it too late to book. For non members it’s a small charge …£3.00 each…members Free!
The taproom will open at 6pm with the quiz starting 6.45 and we have to be off off and away by 9pm. It’s on Monday 30th October. Please book !!
Any questions just email me and I’ll help
Cat x

FREE talk on wine, with a sneaky taste too!
2023-10-20 19:30 - 21:00 | TBC, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Who else has discovered The Secret Vineyard? It’s at Lime Cross and is wonderful, besides lakeside views and yoga/Pilates retreats they make the most delicious wine. What’s not to like about that? You’ll get a sneaky little taste with the opportunity to buy…..but there’s also the full bar plus local cheeses and free tea and coffee.
Helen and Vicky, the owners, are kindly coming to Burwash Pavilion to talk about how they set the vineyard up using as few mechanical aids as possible and regen principles. Time for questions plus time for wine!
As it will be dark by the time we finish up, please do bring a decent torch to wend your way back to the car park!
Burwash Common Pavilion October 20th. The Pavilion will be open from 730 with the talk starting around 745. All this is free for SFTG members and a small £4.00 charge for non members. Please book, maximum of 40 people….so don’t leave it too long
Any questions please email catrionabush@gmail.com

Beginners Salami & Chorizo Making Workshop
2023-10-15 10:30 - 12:30 | Yaffingale House, Whitesmith, East Sussex, BN8 6JD, United Kingdom
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 to preserve excess pork and beef mince. into a delicious product at less than 30% of the price.
We will look at the different types of casing for the salami and chorizo, different ways and equipment used to stuff your casings, as well as what flavourings you can use to flavour your meat. We will then look at how to start the fermentation effectively, and how to cure your product at home without it going mouldy or the skin drying out. Using 500grams of Free Range Yaffingale Pork from Oxford Sandy & Black pigs, you will then make a 250g chorizo, and a 250g salami for you to take home, ferment and cure at home, and you will be eating this product within just 4 weeks. This workshop is designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to make much more at home.
During the duration of the workshop, you will have the opportunity to taste home made salami and chorizo*, made from the same mince you will be using from the rare breed Oxford Sandy & Black free range pigs reared here. Price includes 500grams of free range pork mince, as well as casings, flavourings, and everything you need to make and take home your own produce.
* This workshop is set in a family kitchen environment where cats and dogs have been / are present - Some salami's also contain nuts. Please inform the host of any allergies and do not put yourself at risk.

Harvest Bring & Share Picnic at Sanctuary Farm
2023-09-10 12:30 - 16:00
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 year our Vice Chair Debbie Gordon is hosting us at Santuary Farm in Pick Hill - 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.
Attendance at this event is completely free, but we do ask that you 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 choosen food option says "Sold Out" please choose a different food ticket type.
We 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.

EXTRA tour round High Weald Dairy
2023-06-08 15:00 - 17:00
The last tour was a huge success with lots of cheese tastings, cheesy jokes and fun round the factory. There was a waiting list so please book now before it gets full again…….
3pm on Sunday 6th August
Steves enthusiasm for the cheese was infectious. We started with a large tasting of the most scrummy cheese and then donned our protective clothing (which was provided) and were led round the whole process which was fascinating. The tour took around two hours. Comes very highly recommended

Honey Extraction Course
2023-05-09 19:00 - 21:00
A good introduction to honey extraction and the other products of the hive. A stand alone course which is suitable for anyone interested in keeping bees; demonstration and hands on, you will be using Ben and Maggi's honey room and will be getting sticky!! (It is advisable to bring an apron).

Free talk medical detection dogs 28th April
2023-04-28 19:30 - 21:00
What a Medical detection dog can achieve with their sense of smell is incredible and they really do change, and save, lives. I’m just thrilled they are coming to talk to us about their work on Friday 28th April at Burwash Common Pavillion.The charity trains dogs to detect the odour of human disease with the aim of developing faster, more efficient and less invasive diagnostics leading to better patient outcomes but that’s not all ….medical alert assistance dogs help with diabetes, PoTS and severe allergies to name but a few. Theyre also working to train dogs for bio detection work identifying for example the early signs of an urinary tract infection in someone who has had a spinal injury. This is particularly vital as such infections can rapidly become life threatening for those with this type of injury.
Do come along for this free talk and prepare to be fascinated. Snacks, tea and coffee provided free of charge. Bring cash or a card if you’d like to take advantage of the full bar. Please book so we can get food right!

How To Make Marmalade
2023-04-23 10:00 - 14:00
Have you ever wondered how to make Seville orange marmalade?
Jay Kendall is happy to teach you all you need to know, ingredients & jars etc will all be included and best of all you get to take your marmalade home at the end of the day.
The workshop will take around 3.5 - 4 hours so please bring a packed lunch with you but tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided. Please bring an apron.
There is plenty of parking available.
