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SUMMARY:Goldstone Rum - Distillery Private Tour
DESCRIPTION:Fancy a Tour Around "Goldstone Rum" Distillery ? With delicious tastings at the end? \nOn a walking tour of the distillery\, you will learn how they take the raw ingredients through fermentation\, distillation in their impressive 500 litre still. The team will give you the story behind Goldstone Rum® and a better understanding of the history of rum and how it varies around the world. \nFinally\, you’ll be led through a tasting where you’ll learn the flavour profile and characteristics\, and which rum works best in which cocktail. \nCovid  brought a lot of changes to us all\, but an unexpected bonus was the birth of a rum distillery in Henfield.   John and Georgina wanted to be more creative and immerse themselves in something new.   John is a classically trained chef and his wife was brought up in a pub and Goldstone Rum is the result\,To the best of their knowledge they are the only UK producer making rum with fresh sugar cane juice in the UK.  Their unique take is to blend four types of jaggery\, panela with molasses and fresh sugar cane juice to produce a truly delicious UK rum \nThey opened at the end of last year\, and Cat Bush our Social Events Manager has snagged us a lovely walking  t our around their distillery on 18th February 2023  Starting at 10.00 the tour takes about an hour and finishes with a tasting session!  Cat is happy to arrange car sharing\, or even a mini bus……just let her know ….Cat 0784 830000 by text or calling. \nBooking Essential - Open to members and non members. \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/goldstone-rum-distillery-private-tour/
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SUMMARY:FREE FILM FEBRUARY 17th PLEASE NOTE CHANGED DETAILS
DESCRIPTION:Please note change of details!!!!!\nthe proposed speaker for this evening has now left the company and no one else is available to talk  to us\, so we are now showing a film…..the last horsemen  …a year in the life of a remarkable family who farm using Clydesdales….the only horse powered farm in Britain. \nFriday 17th February 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 7.45 pm and finishes at 9 pm or shortly thereafter.\nThe Half Moon pub opposite the hall is happy to supply ‘take-out’ drinks. \nThis is event is FREE and NON-MEMBERS WELCOME.   Please book your 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.
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/free-film-february-17th-please-note-changed-details/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230209T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230209T160000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Member - Lee's Vegetable Patch & Polytunnel
DESCRIPTION: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.\n \n\nLee is an enthusiastic but very much an amateur gardener who is learning as she goes\nShe has a massive polytunnel and vegetable patch so come and find out what has been successful for her.\nShe will tell you how difficult it was to erect the polytunnel and give you tips if you decide to have one.\nDiscover how to extend the season with a polytunnel.\nLee grows lots of vegetables and she will tell you what she does with excess produce.\n\n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/meet-the-member-lees-vegetable-patch-polytunnel/
CATEGORIES:SFTG Training Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230208T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230208T190000
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SUMMARY:Family Farm Evening - Wed 2nd August
DESCRIPTION:Family farm evening.\nHave a walk around Debbie's farm\, a glorious 20 acre working smallholding at Pick Hill. \nMeet the sheep\, pigs\, turkeys\, and chickens\, see how to care for them\, and give them their evening dinner. See the polytunnel and vegetable garden. \nThere will be craft activities to enjoy\, and sausages and marshmallow toasting. \nPlease be aware that this is a working farm\, so please use common sense around hazards and animals.
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/family-farm-evening-wed-2nd-august/
CATEGORIES:SFTG Training Courses,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230206T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230206T210000
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SUMMARY:Free talk on solar panels and battery storage
DESCRIPTION: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 built up a collection of hands-on equipment to demonstrate aspects of renewable energy which he takes around to schools and appropriate events. He has a degree in electronic engineering and in 2013 gained a MSc. in renewable energy from the Centre for Renewable Energy in Machynlleth Wales. The title of the talk is the same: solar panels and battery storage and he’s going to gear it to the SFTG. Should be a good one! \nIt’s at Burwash  Common Pavillion on 2nd June.   The Pavilion opens at 730 with the talk starting around 750.    This is completely free to SFTG members but we are making a nominal charge of £3.00 per person for non members to cover the cost of tea/coffee and snacks as well as the speaker and hire of the hall.    Please bring cash or a card though if you’d like to take advantage of the full bar.  Please do book so we can get the food and chairs right! \nFor those who need directions:    Coming from the Heathfield direction on the A265 towards Etchingham.   There are three  Burwash…Burwash Common\, Burwash Weald and Burwash itself.  you need Burwash Common.  Coming into the village\, you’ll see the village sign and the Old Orchard cafe and village store on the left\,  take the left immediately after signposted  to St Philips church and Stonegate Station.   There is a large house on the corner in need of some serious repair and just after that is the Pavilion on the right.     Parking is a bit further down the hill\, also on the right. \nfrom Etchingham\, turn right at the signpost to St Philips and Stonegate Station ….and from Stonegate  station continue up the hill until almost at the t junction and you’ll find the Pavilion on your left (don’t forget parking is before the Pavilion if you’re coming up the hill) \nif anyone gets lost ring me (Cat Bush) on 0748483000 \nNo talk in July  or August but Ive organised two tours instead.    Monday 3rd July tour round High Weald Dairy and Sunday 16th July walking tour round Lewes.  full details on the Website. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/free-talk-on-solar-panels-and-battery-storage/
CATEGORIES:SFTG Training Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230204T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230204T160000
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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. \nRichard 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. \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. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/willow-workshop-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230126T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230126T210000
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SUMMARY:Social Thursday & Private Brewery Tour - Limited Tickets
DESCRIPTION: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 of the Brewery at Gun Taproom in Chiddingly.\nThe Gun Brewery and The Gun Taproom is based the heart of the Sussex Countryside\,  nestled in a wild flower meadow. This special event is thanks to Tilly of the taproom who is welcoming in SFTG members\, where they will be treated to a private tour of their shiny brewing equipment and a fun\, fact filled tour led by Chris the enthusiastic brewer.  (Not to be confused with THE GUN Pub & Restaurant - This event is at GUN BREWERY which is just up the road! \nYour ticket price includes the private SFTG tour\, plus two sample drinks of taproom beer or cider\, as well as a guaranteed seat and table inside the Taproom.  The evening starts from 6pm\, for those people who would like to meet beforehand for a social catch up - you are also invited to order from the ever changing\, onsite "Food Truck" from 6pm. \nFor this event French food caterer "Bon Vivant" has been booked to provide the catering. \nWe understand that not everyone can make the 6pm start time\, so to make this work for those who need to work\, we won't start the tour until 7pm\, (you can eat afterwards if you prefer\, although you will need to order your food by 7pm). Please note that food and drink are not included in the cost of your ticket\, but your "flight samples" are included.  The menu on the night consists of freshly made sweet crepes and savoury galettes to order\, as well as Raclette melting cheese dishes with a variety of toppings.  \nThere are very limited spaces (quite literally\, due to space)\, and so this is limited to being booked by SFTG members\, (although they can bring a non member so long as they buy the ticket) Please BOOK EARLY to avoid disappointment. \nHow to find them: \nTip 1: DON’T use the postcode\nTip 2 : Use Google Maps - it has us in the right place\nThe address: Gun Brewery\, Hawthbush Farm\, Gun Hill\, East Sussex\, TN21 0JX \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/social-thursday-private-brewery-tour-limited-tickets/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230120T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230120T213000
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SUMMARY:FREE Talk - Protecting Our Rivers and Seas
DESCRIPTION: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 to its source. It’s a cross-community effort with dedicated teams of 6 to 20 volunteers at each event.\nStrandliners engages with “polluters” as stakeholders not adversaries. If we work together\, we all have a better chance of turning back the plastic tide. \nAs Executive Director of Strandliners our speaker Andy Dinsdale has been leading riverbank-cleans and beach-cleans since 2004 and regularly represents the organisation at national and international marine conservation conferences. \n \nFriday 20th January 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. \nThis is event is FREE and NON-MEMBERS ARE WELCOME. Booking is not essential but it is helpful if you book your 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.
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/free-talk-protecting-our-rivers-and-seas/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230107T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230107T123000
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SUMMARY:Working with Fibre (from sheep to finished garment) come and see how its done
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSue uses her own wool which she can dye using produce from her own garden and then using her own spinning wheels and loom ends up with some fabulous end results. \nDuring the morning Sue will show you around and you will meet the sheep and see the gardening plots as well as seeing how the spinning wheels and looms work. \nHand spinning is a traditional process using fibre and either a spinning wheel or a drop spindle.  The ideal fleece for hand spinning has a long staple.  The prepared wool will have been washed and carded (combed) so that it is easier to spin. Why do we spin fibre? Spinning creates a twist in the fibre which is consistent.  Fibre which has not been twisted in a long length does not have any strength and would break if we tried to use it in any fibre craft. \n \nTea and Coffee will be provided during the morning\, please dress appropriately for a walk around outside. \nSunninglye Farmhouse is a white weatherboard medieval farmhouse at the end of the track (about 200m) with plenty of parking\, just keep right on the track and ignore the oust and barn to the left.
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/working-with-fibre-from-sheep-to-finished-garment-come-and-see-how-its-done/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230107T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230107T123000
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SUMMARY:Beginners Salami & Chorizo Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe 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. \nWe 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. \nDuring 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. \n* 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.
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/beginners-salami-chorizo-making-workshop-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230105T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230105T000000
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SUMMARY:New member's subscription from now to 31 July 2024
DESCRIPTION:If you're just joining us for the first time\, then welcome - you're in the right place!\nNew members can skip the login form and just fill in name\, email and phone number below and click the PayPal button to pay a subscription by card or from your PayPal account. \nThe membership secretary will then contact you  very shortly with your membership pack. membership@sftg.org.uk \nAnd once again - a warm welcome to SFTG! \nExisting members wishing to renew their subscription should log in then head over to our 'Renewals' page\, which you can find here .
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/new-members-subscription-from-now-to-31-july-2024/
CATEGORIES:Subscriptions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221118T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221118T220000
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SUMMARY:FREE: Social Supper & AGM - Bring A Bottle
DESCRIPTION: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 date\, but the caterer needs final figures by the 11th - so this is the FREE 3 course DINNER cut of date - we cannot guarantee to supply you a dinner if you book after the 11th). Alternatively\, if you do not wish to have a meal\, please also select the NON MEAL TICKET - this saves the group £25pp\, so if you know you aren't going to require feeding\, do let us know by booking a non meal ticket.\nDoors will open at 7pm - the AGM will start at 7.30pm. \nFor those booking BEFORE 11th November:  \nStarter of mixed table nibbles - to include Pitta Bread\, Dips and Olives \nMain Course -  we have selected "Morrocan Tagines"as our theme - we have something for everyone   - Lamb Tagine with ginger\, rosemary & apricots\, Chicken Tagine with preserved lemon\, mild harissa & grapes or Vegetable Tagine with carrots\, chickpeas\, squash & potatoes. They are served with long grain rice and a lettuce salad with red peppers\, tomatoes\, cucumber\, olives & feta cheese. \nDessert - we have Coffee Tia Maria Trifle\, Lemon Tarts with cream\, Apple & raspberry crumble with custard or cream or Fresh fruit salad of mangoes\, crunchy grapes & melon with or without cream. \nFor those booking AFTER 11th November or Those who DO NO WANT A MEAL: \nWe will be providing a warm welcome\, a group table\, free soft drinks including luxury apple and pear juice and teas and coffees. You are welcome to bring a bottle or your own snack. \nNon meal tickets are available to book until 10am on the day of the event. \nWe also supply glasses for wine etc. but you need to bring a bottle! (and perhaps a bottle opener).. \nThere will be a table for members to bring and sell their produce\, so if you would like to sell your wares\, please arrive a little bit earlier to set up\, and bring some cash if you want to buy on the night.  \nYou will need to book a FREE ticket (below) so that we know to cater for you\, as well as put out enough table and chairs. \nAll 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.
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/free-social-supper-agm-bring-a-bottle/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221026T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221026T203000
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SUMMARY:FREE WEBINAR:  Funding Sources for Small Farms in The High Weald
DESCRIPTION:A webinar with Christine Meadows of the High Weald AONB Partnership. \nChristine 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.\nGiven the current uncertainty about the future of farm payments it will be good to have a chance to explore other opportunities. \nThe presentation will last about half an hour followed by up to an hour for questions. \nPlease register here via eventbrite.  There is no charge for this webinar.\nEveryone who registers will be emailed a zoom link before noon on Wednesday 26th October.  (Please check your spam or junk if you cannot find the zoom link.) \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/free-webinar-funding-sources-for-small-farms-in-the-high-weald/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221021T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221021T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T193939
CREATED:20231026T100739Z
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SUMMARY:Free Talk - Hemp: what’s all the fuss about?
DESCRIPTION:SFTG member Lukas Hogg and his mother Naomi have been growing hemp in East Sussex for four years. \n\nIn 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.\n \nFriday 21st October 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. \nThis is event is FREE and NON-MEMBERS WELCOME. Booking is not essential but it is helpful if you book your 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.
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/free-talk-hemp-whats-all-the-fuss-about/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220925T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220925T130000
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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/
CATEGORIES:SFTG Training Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220925T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220925T140000
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UID:10000069-1664100000-1664114400@sftg.org.uk
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:20220918T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T193939
CREATED:20231026T100731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T100731Z
UID:10000068-1663491600-1663520400@sftg.org.uk
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220917T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T193939
CREATED:20231026T100731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T100731Z
UID:10000067-1663416000-1663430400@sftg.org.uk
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:20220916T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220916T211500
DTSTAMP:20260406T193939
CREATED:20231026T100731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T100731Z
UID:10000066-1663356600-1663362900@sftg.org.uk
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220915T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220915T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T193939
CREATED:20231026T100730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T100730Z
UID:10000065-1663232400-1663250400@sftg.org.uk
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:20220906T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220906T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T193939
CREATED:20231026T100730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T100730Z
UID:10000064-1662490800-1662498000@sftg.org.uk
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220831T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220831T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T193939
CREATED:20231026T100730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T100730Z
UID:10000063-1661954400-1661961600@sftg.org.uk
SUMMARY:Small Small Farmers with The Topping Family
DESCRIPTION: Join Rowena & Amos Topping and the rest of the children for their Small Farmers event\, where you will meet all of the animals that help then to live as self sufficiently as possible.\nYou will get the chance to meet all of the animals\, feed them\, pet them and learn a little bit about how to care for them too. you can meet the Milking Goats\, the baby goats\, geese\, turkeys\, chickens\, and if you are super lucky\, have a ride in the farm trailer. \nYou are welcome to bring a blanket and a picnic snack to round the event off with a sit down. This event is aimed at 5-15 year olds\, adults are required to stay on site\, but can sit and have a relax. Under 5's welcome with an accompanying adult at all times \nPlease note that this is working smallholding\, please be aware of hazards at all times. \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/small-small-farmers-with-the-topping-family/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220825T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220825T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T193939
CREATED:20231026T100730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T100730Z
UID:10000062-1661448600-1661454000@sftg.org.uk
SUMMARY:Thursdays on the Farm - Small Small Farmers
DESCRIPTION:All small farmers aged 5-15 welcome at this Small\, Small Farmers Summer Holiday event. Have a walk around Debbie's farm\, a glorious 20 acre working smallholding at Pick Hill.\nMeet the sheep\, pigs\, turkeys\, and chickens\, see how to care for them\, and give them their evening dinner. See the polytunnel and vegetable garden where you can pick something that is ripe that week. \nEach week there will be an additional activity to enjoy\, including a scavenger hunt\, natural sculpture making\, and Cyanotype printing. This event is aimed at ages 5-15 who will all need a ticket. Under 5's are welcome to attend with adult supervision\, and the \nParents are welcome to stay on site\, just bring a picnic rug and set yourself up in the field and relax - have a chat and a catch up with other members\, or join the small farmers and have fun on the farm. You are welcome to bring a picnic supper to enjoy on the farm. \nPlease be aware that this is a working farm\, so please use common sense around hazards and animals. Debbie is fully DBS checked.
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/thursdays-on-the-farm-small-small-farmers-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220818T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220818T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T193939
CREATED:20231026T100730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T100730Z
UID:10000061-1660843800-1660849200@sftg.org.uk
SUMMARY:Thursdays on the Farm - Small Small Farmers
DESCRIPTION:All small farmers aged 5-15 welcome at this Small\, Small Farmers Summer Holiday event. Have a walk around Debbie's farm\, a glorious 20 acre working smallholding at Pick Hill.\nMeet the sheep\, pigs\, turkeys\, and chickens\, see how to care for them\, and give them their evening dinner. See the polytunnel and vegetable garden where you can pick something that is ripe that week. \nEach week there will be an additional activity to enjoy\, including a scavenger hunt\, natural sculpture making\, and Cyanotype printing. This event is aimed at ages 5-15 who will all need a ticket. Under 5's are welcome to attend with adult supervision\, and the \nParents are welcome to stay on site\, just bring a picnic rug and set yourself up in the field and relax - have a chat and a catch up with other members\, or join the small farmers and have fun on the farm. You are welcome to bring a picnic supper to enjoy on the farm. \nPlease be aware that this is a working farm\, so please use common sense around hazards and animals. Debbie is fully DBS checked.
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/thursdays-on-the-farm-small-small-farmers-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220817T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220817T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T193939
CREATED:20231026T100729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T100729Z
UID:10000060-1660759200-1660766400@sftg.org.uk
SUMMARY:"Learn How To Milk Goats" Workshop
DESCRIPTION: Join Rowena & Amos Topping as they teach their goat milking skills\, the 9 strong Topping family have been enjoying keeping dairy goats for over a year on their one acre smallholding in Hailsham.  They have two adult dairy goats of different breeds – one is a British Saanen (Willow)\, and the other is a British Toggenburg (Chestnut).  Chestnut had two kids back in March – one male and one female.\nThey milk twice daily\, Dan and the oldest 4 children taking turns on milking duty. The milk is a popular family choice!  \nOnce the kids are weaned the family hope to soon develop a cheese recipe and also become self sufficient in yoghurt. \nOn this beginners milking goat workshop\, you will start with a tour of the goat barn and pasture\, followed by a talk on the basics of keeping dairy goats. This includes information about housing\, nutrition\, health and the actual milking. There will be a demonstration of hand-milking with top tips on the correct set up to ensure calm goat on the milking stand\, and ingenious DIY design of a milking stand. You will then have the chance to try milking one of the goats yourself\, it's harder than it looks to get it right! The workshop also covers how to correctly sterilise dairy equipment\, filter the milk to ensure optimum taste and cool the milk efficiently. \nThe session will start at 6:00pm and finish around 8:00pm - this is to tie in with the evening milking time of the goats. \nTea\, coffee and cake are included. \nThis workshop is running on two dates\, Thursday 30th June and Saturday 6th August\, if when you try to book both dates are full\, please "buy" an interest ticket (FREE) and we will try and put this course on again in July or August.
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/learn-how-to-milk-goats-workshop-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220811T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220811T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T193939
CREATED:20231026T100729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T100729Z
UID:10000059-1660239000-1660244400@sftg.org.uk
SUMMARY:Thursdays on the Farm - Small Small Farmers
DESCRIPTION:All small farmers aged 5-15 welcome at this Small\, Small Farmers Summer Holiday event. Have a walk around Debbie's farm\, a glorious 20 acre working smallholding at Pick Hill.\nMeet the sheep\, pigs\, turkeys\, and chickens\, see how to care for them\, and give them their evening dinner. See the polytunnel and vegetable garden where you can pick something that is ripe that week. \nEach week there will be an additional activity to enjoy\, including a scavenger hunt\, natural sculpture making\, and Cyanotype printing. This event is aimed at ages 5-15 who will all need a ticket. Under 5's are welcome to attend with adult supervision\, and the \nParents are welcome to stay on site\, just bring a picnic rug and set yourself up in the field and relax - have a chat and a catch up with other members\, or join the small farmers and have fun on the farm. You are welcome to bring a picnic supper to enjoy on the farm. \nPlease be aware that this is a working farm\, so please use common sense around hazards and animals. Debbie is fully DBS checked.
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/thursdays-on-the-farm-small-small-farmers-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220810T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220810T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T193939
CREATED:20231026T100729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T100729Z
UID:10000058-1660141800-1660149000@sftg.org.uk
SUMMARY:Meet The Member - Rosie
DESCRIPTION:Come have a cuppa and a slice of cake in Rosie's wild flower garden\, whilst meeting her gaggle of lovely geese. An SFTG member and local country girl\, Rosie bought the house and garden after seeing it advertised on our private members forum\, and moved to her new home in June 2021 - (who needs estate agents)\, and has enjoyed spending the last year getting her animals settled in their new home.  \nCome and meet the animals\, including Donkeys\, Sheep\, Geese and Turkeys\, all lovingly cared for in a largely free range huge garden with nature inspired pond\, and relax whilst enjoying the view over the Sussex countryside and catching up with fellow members.
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/meet-the-member-rosie/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220807T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220807T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T193939
CREATED:20231026T100729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T100729Z
UID:10000057-1659868200-1659875400@sftg.org.uk
SUMMARY:Beginners Guide - Learn How To Keep Hens & Avoid Red Mite
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever thought about having chickens?\nEdwina and Richard Moore have been keeping hens for 30 years and give their hens the deluxe treatment. In this mini workshop you will learn what has worked for them and how they to keep their birds in tip top condition. \n\nThe workshop will cover:  housing - the ideal parameters for poultry and how to keep predators out. Learn what food they need and general routines.  How to handle a hen and hen behaviour.  How to keep them healthy.  Richard is an expert at red mite prevention and will tell you how to keep these pests away and how to reduce infestations to an insignificant number of mites. You will learn how many eggs to expect and how to increase production.\n\nYou will have a chance to view their hen set-up and to ask as many questions as you want over a cuppa and a slice of cake. \nWear outdoor clothes and clean boots.  No dogs please.
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/beginners-guide-learn-how-to-keep-hens-avoid-red-mite/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220806T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220806T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T193939
CREATED:20231026T100729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T100729Z
UID:10000056-1659808800-1659816000@sftg.org.uk
SUMMARY:"Learn How To Milk Goats" Workshop
DESCRIPTION: Join Rowena & Amos Topping as they teach their goat milking skills\, the 9 strong Topping family have been enjoying keeping dairy goats for over a year on their one acre smallholding in Hailsham.  They have two adult dairy goats of different breeds – one is a British Saanen (Willow)\, and the other is a British Toggenburg (Chestnut).  Chestnut had two kids back in March – one male and one female.\nThey milk twice daily\, Dan and the oldest 4 children taking turns on milking duty. The milk is a popular family choice!  \nOnce the kids are weaned the family hope to soon develop a cheese recipe and also become self sufficient in yoghurt. \nOn this beginners milking goat workshop\, you will start with a tour of the goat barn and pasture\, followed by a talk on the basics of keeping dairy goats. This includes information about housing\, nutrition\, health and the actual milking. There will be a demonstration of hand-milking with top tips on the correct set up to ensure calm goat on the milking stand\, and ingenious DIY design of a milking stand. You will then have the chance to try milking one of the goats yourself\, it's harder than it looks to get it right! The workshop also covers how to correctly sterilise dairy equipment\, filter the milk to ensure optimum taste and cool the milk efficiently. \nThe session will start at 6:00pm and finish around 8:00pm - this is to tie in with the evening milking time of the goats. \nTea\, coffee and cake are included. \nThis workshop is running on two dates\, Thursday 30th June and Saturday 6th August\, if when you try to book both dates are full\, please "buy" an interest ticket (FREE) and we will try and put this course on again in July or August.
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/learn-how-to-milk-goats-workshop-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220804T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220804T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T193939
CREATED:20231026T100726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T100726Z
UID:10000054-1659634200-1659639600@sftg.org.uk
SUMMARY:Thursdays on the Farm - Small Small Farmers
DESCRIPTION:All small farmers aged 5-15 welcome at this Small\, Small Farmers Summer Holiday event. Have a walk around Debbie's farm\, a glorious 20 acre working smallholding at Pick Hill.\nMeet the sheep\, pigs\, turkeys\, and chickens\, see how to care for them\, and give them their evening dinner. See the polytunnel and vegetable garden where you can pick something that is ripe that week. \nEach week there will be an additional activity to enjoy\, including a scavenger hunt\, natural sculpture making\, and Cyanotype printing. This event is aimed at ages 5-15 who will all need a ticket. Under 5's are welcome to attend with adult supervision\, and the \nParents are welcome to stay on site\, just bring a picnic rug and set yourself up in the field and relax - have a chat and a catch up with other members\, or join the small farmers and have fun on the farm. You are welcome to bring a picnic supper to enjoy on the farm. \nPlease be aware that this is a working farm\, so please use common sense around hazards and animals. Debbie is fully DBS checked.
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/thursdays-on-the-farm-small-small-farmers/
CATEGORIES:SFTG Training Courses,Social Events
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