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SUMMARY:FRIDAY NIGHT TALK - OCTOBER - MILKING GOATS - OUR JOURNEY FROM SMALL HOLDING TO FAMILY BUSINESS
DESCRIPTION:Friday 10th October 2025\, Burwash Common Pavilion\n\nThe Topping Family will share their journey in to making a family business from their milking goats!\n\nRachel and her family will talk all about their journey to keeping milking goats and their new business selling goats milk yogurt and soap.\nThere will be a chance to sample their produce as well as opportunities  to buy on the night too.\n  \nDoors open 6.30pm for drinks\, nibbles\, chat\, library books and SFTG sale table \nTalk from 7pm \nDoors close 8.45pm \nFREE  to members and just £3 for non-members \n  \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/friday-night-talk-october/
LOCATION:TBC\, East Sussex\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Louise Dainty-Woodham":MAILTO:gto@sftg.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250930T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250930T203000
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SUMMARY:QUAIL: MEAT AND EGGS FOR YOUR FAMILY
DESCRIPTION:QUAIL MEAT AND EGGS FOR YOUR FAMILY DINNER TABLE \n  \nQuail are an inexpensive\, low maintenance\, space saving animal that provide wonderful eggs but also taste absolutely delicious if reared for meat! \nLouise and her family have been rearing quail for their family diner table now for a few years and are keen to show others how they organise their flock and how it provides them with food for their family. \nThis course will give attendees an insight in to how quail can provide a valuable food source for your family. The course will include all the information you need about incubation of eggs\, rearing young and keeping a breeding family. There will also be an opportunity to watch a quail dispatch and dressing of the bird for the table should you wish\, as well as some freshly cooked quail to try. \nSubject to dates and incubation windows\, you should be able to see quail at all stages of growing too. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/quail-meat-and-eggs-for-your-family/
LOCATION:Broom Cottage\, Broom Cottage\, Westdown Lane\, Burwash Common\, TN19 7JT\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Louise Dainty-Woodham":MAILTO:gto@sftg.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T204500
DTSTAMP:20260406T044809
CREATED:20250131T092546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T081932Z
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SUMMARY:FRIDAY NIGHT TALK - RURAL CRIME
DESCRIPTION:Friday 19th September 2025\, Burwash Common Pavilion\n\nRURAL CRIMES TALK - LED BY SUSSEX POLICE\n  \nSussex Police's rural crime unit will be coming to speak to us about the best ways to keep our small holdings\, farms and country homes safe; ways to secure machinery and other farm/home steading equipment and educate us on how thieves operate in rural communities.\nThis evening will be invaluable for anyone new or old to farming/smallholding/rural living.\nThere will also be opportunities for questions and seeking advice.\nI don't know if they have a police tractor that they can bring - but I will ask!\n  \n  \n  \nDoors open 6.30pm for drinks\, nibbles\, chat\, library books and SFTG sale table \nTalk from 7pm \nDoors close 8.45pm \nFREE  to members and just £3 for non-members \n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/friday-night-talk-september/
LOCATION:TBC\, East Sussex\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Louise Dainty-Woodham":MAILTO:gto@sftg.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T044809
CREATED:20250313T094404Z
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SUMMARY:GROWING YOUR OWN FLOWERS FOR DISPLAY - TALK AND WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Member and local florist\, Becky\, will lead a workshop on floral arranging and a talk about what you can grow at home in order to have your own beautiful displays\nCourse content to include:\n* Annual Flowers - what to grow\, when and how to sow\, planting out\, plus harvesting\n* Jam jar posy arrangements (including making one to take home using Becky's beautiful home grown flowers)\n* How to create a hand tied bouquet using your garden flowers\n  \nCome along and spend an evening learning about how to grow your own flowers to display in your home or gift to others. Each participant will take away a beautiful posy in a jar at the end of the evening (all materials included) which they will have created with Becky's expert guidance. Enjoy tea and cake too - maybe even a glass of fizz as you enjoy time with other flower lovers! No previous experience required\, just a desire to have a go and learn more about what you grow at home.\n  \nThis event will take place on a working smallholding with animals and machinery. All attendees take responsibility for themselves whilst at the event. Please dress appropriately for the weather/venue as the event will be held under gazebos and will go ahead in all weathers as long as it is safe to do so. \n\n  \nTHURSDAY 11TH SEPTMBER 2025\n6.30 - 8.30pm\nChiddingly\n\n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/growing-your-own-flowers-for-display-talk-and-workshop/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Louise Dainty-Woodham":MAILTO:gto@sftg.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250904T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250904T210000
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SUMMARY:HONEY EXTRACTION WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Join members and group experts\, Ben and Maggi Pratt in their honey room for\nan evening workshop all about honey extraction.\n  \nYou will need your apron and the willingness to get sticky as Ben and Maggi go through the extraction process with you; share their expert hints and tips for successful harvesting and talk through ways to use the products harvested for optimum results. For this occasion\, they have saved a hive super just for us to work with. Come and see the incredible magic of nature produced by a colony of bees.\nBen and Maggi have been keeping bees for many\, many years and are very well respected as experts in their field in the 'bee community'. We are incredibly fortunate to have their skill set as part of our group and this opportunity to 'pick their brains' and see inside their own honey room is one not to be missed!\nTickets are available now and are limited to just 10\, giving you plenty of opportunities to ask your own questions and get a really personalised experience.\nThis workshop is suitable for those new to and experienced in bee keeping.\nMember tickets are being subsidised by SFTG and are only £10 - get them whilst you can!\n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/honey-extraction-workshop/
LOCATION:The Retreat\, Woodside Way\, Hailsham\, East Sussex\, BN27 3PF\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Louise Dainty-Woodham":MAILTO:gto@sftg.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250903T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250903T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T044809
CREATED:20250530T084140Z
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SUMMARY:ASHBURNHAM TOUR AND SOUP SUPPER - MEMBERS ONLY EVENT
DESCRIPTION:Join member Jules as he gives a tour of Ashburnham Place\,\nthe wonderful grounds\nand its beautiful kitchen garden\n  \nJules and his family live and work on this stunning estate and have offered a bespoke\, members only evening for SFTG members with a behind the scenes look at the workings of the kitchen garden as well as an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful surroundings Asburnham has to offer. Following the tour\, there will be a soup making session using vegetables grown on the estate with a shared soup supper to conclude.\n\nThis is an opportunity not to be missed\n Prepare for kitchen garden envy\, delicious food and friendly company!\nWonderful!\n  \nWWW.ASHBURNHAM.ORG.UK\n  \nTickets just £7.50 each\n(includes tour\, soup making experience and supper!)\n  \nTICKETS AVAILABLE UNTIL FRIDAY 29TH AUGUST\n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/ashburnham-place-tour-and-soup-supper-tickets-available-soon/
LOCATION:Ashburnham Place\, Ashburnham Christian Trust\, Ashburnham Place\, Battle\, TN33 9NF\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Louise Dainty-Woodham":MAILTO:gto@sftg.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250817T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250817T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T044809
CREATED:20250530T163722Z
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SUMMARY:SOIL MICROBIOLOGY - HOW PRODUCTIVE IS YOUR SOIL?
DESCRIPTION:TEST YOUR SOIL\nINCREASE YOUR GARDEN'S/FARM'S/SMALLHOLDING'S PRODUCTIVITY\nFollowing their successful Friday night talk on the soil food web\, join Sylvie & Julia for a lively 2-hour introduction to soil microbiology designed especially for smallholders!\n\nDiscover the essential workings of the Soil Food Web\, the vital roles of microorganisms\, and how to recognise key functional groups.\nLearn how to assess the life in your compost and garden soil using lab-quality microscopes\, and unlock the secrets to growing more resilient plants and nutrient-rich food.\nYou’ll also gain practical tips on how to adjust your composting methods and soil treatments to better support soil life and improve soil health.\n\nAll attendees will be invited to bring a sample of their soil to analyse\, making this a truly bespoke workshop\n  \nPlaces are limited to just 6 tickets per session to allow Julia and Sylvie to give you in-depth information about your soil and ways forward\nWe are running this same course on two dates\n\n  \n  \nThis event will take place on a private small holding where animals and machinery may be present. Attendees are responsible for their own safety at all times.\n  \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/soil-microbiology-how-productive-is-your-soil/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Louise Dainty-Woodham":MAILTO:gto@sftg.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250712T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T044809
CREATED:20250513T053713Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Barbeque 2025
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE! Due to lower numbers than expected\, Cat will now be doing a buffet\, not a BBQ. \nCome along to our summer barbeque\, this year kindly hosted by Pauline and Colin Burnett-Dick at their lovely holding\, which includes a lake\, rheas and woodland\, set in Winnie the Pooh country in the Ashdown Forest. \nCat Bush will be providing delicious barbeque food\, including sausages and burgers from livestock reared on her own farm\, followed by a lovely pudding.  Tea and coffee also provided.  All for the subsidised price of £5. Cat is happy to cater for any dietary requirements\, including a veggie option.  Please email her if this is what you require. catrionabush@gmail.com \nIt's a great opportunity to meet other SFTG members and to have a look around the Burnett-Dick's lovely smallholding. \nThe swimming pool will also be available\, at your own risk. \nPlease bring your own chair\, drinks and glasses. \nPlease no dogs\, as they have four of their own plus cats and free-range poultry.
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/summer-barbeque-2025/
LOCATION:Hopping Tom's Oast\, Chuck Hatch\, Hartfield\, East Sussex\, TN7 4EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members only events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250620T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250620T204500
DTSTAMP:20260406T044809
CREATED:20250131T092416Z
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SUMMARY:FRIDAY NIGHT TALK - JUNE - PRIMAL TRAIL - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:UNFORTUNATELY THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED\nWE HOPE TO RESCHEDULE IN THE NEAR FUTURE \nALL ATTENDEES HAVE BEEN EMAILED\n\nFRIDAY NIGHT MEETINGS RESUME IN SEPTEMBER \n  \n  \nFriday 20th June 2025\, Burwash Common Pavilion\n\nSpeaker: Gazza\nPRIMAL TRAIL - Primitive bushcraft in the modern world\nwww.primaltrail.com \n  \nGazza\, a truly inspiring bush craftsman and travelling woodsman is coming to talk to us about his work!\nGazza talks of his inner primitive voice 'singing' when he engages with nature\, working with wood\, bone\, stone\, skin and sinew.\n  \n  \nDoors open 6.30pm for drinks\, nibbles\, chat\, library books and SFTG sale table \nTalk from 7pm \nDoors close 8.45pm \nFREE  to members and just £3 for non-members \n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/friday-night-talk-june/
LOCATION:TBC\, East Sussex\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Louise Dainty-Woodham":MAILTO:gto@sftg.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250618T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250618T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T044809
CREATED:20250530T163831Z
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SUMMARY:SOIL MICROBIOLOGY - HOW PRODUCTIVE IS YOUR SOIL?
DESCRIPTION:TEST YOUR SOIL\nINCREASE YOUR GARDEN'S/FARM'S/SMALLHOLDING'S PRODUCTIVITY\nFollowing their successful Friday night talk on the soil food web\, join Sylvie & Julia for a lively 2-hour introduction to soil microbiology designed especially for smallholders!\n\nDiscover the essential workings of the Soil Food Web\, the vital roles of microorganisms\, and how to recognise key functional groups.\nLearn how to assess the life in your compost and garden soil using lab-quality microscopes\, and unlock the secrets to growing more resilient plants and nutrient-rich food.\nYou’ll also gain practical tips on how to adjust your composting methods and soil treatments to better support soil life and improve soil health.\n\nAll attendees will be invited to bring a sample of their soil to analyse\, making this a truly bespoke workshop\n  \nPlaces are limited to just 6 tickets per session to allow Julia and Sylvie to give you in-depth information about your soil and ways forward\nWe are running this same course on two dates\n\n  \n  \nThis event will take place on a private small holding where animals and machinery may be present. Attendees are responsible for their own safety at all times.\n  \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/soil-microbiology-how-productive-is-your-soil-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Louise Dainty-Woodham":MAILTO:gto@sftg.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250531T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250531T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T044809
CREATED:20250314T084332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T084329Z
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SUMMARY:AN INTRODUCTION TO KEEPING ALPACAS
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what keeping alpacas is like?\nDo you love these furry creatures?\nWould you like the opportunity to walk an alpaca?\nPerhaps you have some space on your small holding to add to your menagerie?\nThis new SFTG course might be just for you...\nINTRODUCTION TO KEEPING ALPACAS COURSE\nSaturday 31st May\nTime 10am to 12.30pm\nVenue - Framfield\, East Sussex\n(Full address confirmed on ticket purchase)\n\nMember\, Helen will introduce you to the world of alpacas! On her small holding\, Helen keeps a variety of animals including alpacas. Helen will talk you through all of the basics that you might need to know in order to start keeping alpacas such as their housing\, feed\, grooming\, health\, using their wool and the benefits of alpacas for mental wellbeing. You'll also get to meet the animals\, give the alpacas a walk and maybe even get an alpaca kiss!\n  \nAlpaca walks alone usually retail at about £25 per person\, so this informative course and opportunity to walk the animals comes in at a very good price\, especially for our members.\n\nTICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!\n  \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/an-introduction-to-keeping-alpacas/
LOCATION:Etching Wood\, Etching Wood\, Framfield\, East Sussex\, TN22 5EW\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Louise Dainty-Woodham":MAILTO:gto@sftg.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250529T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250529T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T044809
CREATED:20250121T172143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T101038Z
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SUMMARY:QUAIL: MEAT AND EGGS FOR YOUR FAMILY
DESCRIPTION:QUAIL MEAT AND EGGS FOR YOUR FAMILY DINNER TABLE \n  \nQuail are an inexpensive\, low maintenance\, space saving animal that provide wonderful eggs but also taste absolutely delicious if reared for meat! \nLouise and her family have been rearing quail for their family diner table now for a few years and are keen to show others how they organise their flock and how it provides them with food for their family. \nThis course will give attendees an insight in to how quail can provide a valuable food source for your family. The course will include all the information you need about incubation of eggs\, rearing young and keeping a breeding family. There will also be an opportunity to watch a quail dispatch and dressing of the bird for the table should you wish\, as well as some freshly cooked quail to try. \nSubject to dates and incubation windows\, you should be able to see quail at all stages of growing too. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/upcoming-course-quail-meat-for-your-family/
LOCATION:Burwash Common\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Louise Dainty-Woodham":MAILTO:gto@sftg.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250527T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250527T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T044809
CREATED:20250519T130515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T131122Z
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SUMMARY:SMALL\, SMALL FARMERS SOCIAL GET TOGETHER!
DESCRIPTION:SFTG would like to invite our smallest members and their families to a\nBYO picnic\, small holding tour and play session!\nTuesday 27th May\n11AM - 1PM\nVenue - Framfield\nDetails\nThe SFTG committee know how important our young people are to the future of farming/small holding/gardening/animal keeping etc etc! We would like to start hosting more Small\, Small Farmer events in order to give our youngest members more learning experiences and opportunities to socialise too.\nCommittee member Helen\, has kindly offered to host our first introductory event in May half term!\nWe'd love to see you there!\n\n* All members welcome as long as they have small\, small farmer to bring along! Perhaps it is your own child/children or your grandchild/ren\n* This event is provided free of charge by SFTG and there will be tea and coffee made available.\n* Bring along your own picnic; meet the animals on the small holding and play/catch up with other small\, small farmers.\n* There is no age restriction for this event as long as all young people are accompanied by a responsible adult. Babes in arms\, toddlers\, primary aged children and teens alike are all very welcome.\n* This event will take place on a working smallholding with animals and machinery - all attendees take full responsibility for themselves and their minors\n* This is a ticketed event so that we know how many people to expect - please book a ticket online for each adult and child\n* Please dress appropriately for the event/venue/weather. Sensible footwear is  must!\n  \n  \nWe hope to see as many of you there as possible\nand look forward to using this opportunity to find out what our small\, small farmers would like to see more of!\n  \nAny questions\, please email GTO@SFTG.ORG.UK \nTICKET SALES CLOSE MONDAY 26TH MAY @ 12PM \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/small-small-farmers-social-get-together/
LOCATION:Etching Wood\, Etching Wood\, Framfield\, East Sussex\, TN22 5EW\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Louise Dainty-Woodham":MAILTO:gto@sftg.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250523T184500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250523T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T044809
CREATED:20250131T092308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T160147Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - FRIDAY NIGHT SOCIAL - MAY - SFTG SPRING QUIZ
DESCRIPTION:Event postponed until early 2026\nSFTG SPRING QUIZ!\nFriday 23rd May 2025\, Burwash Common Pavilion\nCome along for fun and laughter at our spring social!\nOpen to all the family! Bring your friends too!\n  \nDoors/bar opens 6.45pm\nQuiz from 7pm \n JUST £10.00 per team\nCASH PRIZES!\nTeams of up to 4\n  \nBring your own snacks for your table/team - Alcoholic drinks MUST be purchased on site from the bar\n\nPurchase one team ticket and bring up to four people to quiz with\n(members and non-members welcomed)\n\nAll ticket purchases will be used as prize monies on the night - the more teams\, the bigger the prizes!\n  \nPlease note there will not be any teas/coffees\, library or sharing/selling table this month\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/friday-night-talk-may/
LOCATION:TBC\, East Sussex\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Louise Dainty-Woodham":MAILTO:gto@sftg.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T044809
CREATED:20250319T091321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T051342Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Member - Emma and Dan
DESCRIPTION:Come along to Emma and Dan's holding near Bodle Street on Saturday 17th May\, see what their plans are for their new woodland home and meet other SFTG members over a cuppa. \nThe holding is approx 7 acres\, mostly woodland (an overgrown conifer plantation approx 30-40 years old)\, interspersed with some older neglected hazel coppice and mixed deciduous. A very large pond with swimming end (currently full of brown carp and looking like the penguin enclosure at Drusilla's!). The house is a 17th Century barn conversion with attached Victorian granary (also needs considerable renovation). \nWhilst they've both had allotments in the past and Emma has run an edible community garden in Hove for many years\, managing land on this scale is new to them. They have chickens and hope to install a polytunnel this year for veg. \nThey are also members of the Sussex Bodgers (APTGW) and Emma now coordinates the Sussex Group (a role she took on as a novice bodger last August) who meet monthly at Old Barn Woods on Cinderford Lane. \nTheir vision for the land so far is: 1) a source of fuel for a biomass boiler we plan to install this year to heat the house (currently no functional heating) 2) potential structural material for A-frame shelters 3) a source of material for green woodworking on a small scale. 4) a venue for craft and skills sharing activities. They would like to renovate the hazel coppice and slowly replace the conifers with deciduous trees (This could be challenging given the number of deer currently abiding there though!). Their overall aim is to steward the land as sensitively as they can for maximum wildlife and low impact. \nBest if dogs are on leads as they have a large pond\, chickens\, plus deer a plenty roaming with incomplete boundary fences.
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/meet-the-member-emma-and-dan/
LOCATION:Private: The Granary\, Prinkle Lane\, The Granary\, Prinkle Lane\, Bodle Street\, East Sussex\, BN27 4UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Member-Created Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emma and Dan Leach":MAILTO:emmakaren@protonmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250504T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T044809
CREATED:20250131T084252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T132230Z
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SUMMARY:KITCHEN GARDENING - Cancelled due to lack of interest
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!\nEvery attendee will come away with some plants too!
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/kitchen-gardening-course/
LOCATION:Oast house\, Heathfield\, Oast House\, Sandy Cross Lane\, Heathfield\, East Sussex\, TN21 8QP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SFTG Training Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Louise Dainty-Woodham":MAILTO:gto@sftg.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250425T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250425T204500
DTSTAMP:20260406T044809
CREATED:20250121T153954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T094335Z
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SUMMARY:FRIDAY NIGHT TALK - SAXON FARMING
DESCRIPTION:ANGLO-SAXON FARMING\nDUNSTAN'S CALENDAR - PAUL LOVATT-SMITH\n  \nApril's Friday night talk will be all about Saxon farming and will be lead by our very own chairman\, Paul!\n  \nYou might remember a series of articles that Paul wrote in the SFTG newsletter a while back\, based on twelve pictures of farming and other activities\, from an Anglo-Saxon calendar made in Canterbury around the year 969 AD.  The pictures are beautifully crafted and justly famous.  He was interpreting them in the light of the traditional farming that goes on at his smallholding today. He is in the process of compiling these articles into a book\, called "Dunstan's Calendar".\nThis talk will be a sneak preview of the contents of the book!\n  \n*Note that the date is the fourth Friday in April (the 25th) and not the third as we would usually meet\, owing to Easter falling on the 3rd Friday* \n  \nDOORS OPEN 6.30PM FOR SET UP\, DRINKS\, CHIT CHAT\,  LIBRARY AND SHARING TABLE ETC. \nTALK STARTS  7 PM \nTALK ENDS 8 PM \nQUESTIONS FOR THE SPEAKER AND AOB 8.00 - 8.30PM \nHALL CLOSES 8.45 PM \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/friday-night-talk-saxon-farming/
LOCATION:TBC\, East Sussex\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Louise Dainty-Woodham":MAILTO:gto@sftg.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250412T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T044809
CREATED:20250205T085431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T074040Z
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SUMMARY:AN INTRODUCTION TO SMALLHOLDING
DESCRIPTION:****Due to a cancellation\, we now have one ticket available for this course -\nplease email chair@sftg.org.uk should you wish to attend ****\n  \nPerhaps you're about to take over a smallholding? Or are you relatively new to keeping land and animals? If so\, perhaps you feel you'd like to talk the issues through with others in the same boat\, and with someone who's been doing it for a while? If that sounds like you\, then our "Introduction to Smallholding" workshop is just the thing for you. \nCome and spend the afternoon finding out what smallholding entails from a practical perspective\, as you visit this 7 acre plot. Paul Lovatt Smith has been working on the land for over 15 years\, and has a wealth of knowledge that he's happy to share\, including: \n\nHow to get started - we know it's all a bit overwhelming at first\nWhat's involved with the paperwork and legal aspects\, as well as the finances\nA basic overview of keeping poultry\, sheep\, cattle and pigs\nGrowing veg\nMaking hay and growing small-scale cereals\n\nPlease note: \nthis course will be held outdoors (and partly in a barn) - so please do wear suitable outdoors clothing\, bearing in mind that this is England - it may well be cold and damp (or warm and sunny\, boiling and dry\, windy and snowing... you get the picture). \nCan't make this date? Event sold out? Please email our training organiser so that you will be on the list when we run the workshop again. \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/an-introduction-to-smallholding-8/
LOCATION:Foxwood\, Hellingly\, Cinderford Lane\, Hellingly\, East Sussex\, BN27 4HL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SFTG Training Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Louise Dainty-Woodham":MAILTO:gto@sftg.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250406T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250406T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T044809
CREATED:20250310T100816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T100816Z
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SUMMARY:Lambing Morning
DESCRIPTION:Come and visit the Lambing shed.\nSimon & Rachael are Lambing their flock of 30 Ewes during April.\nVisiting a lambing shed can be a delightful and educational experience! You may have the opportunity to observe the birthing process\, see adorable new born lambs\, and learn about the care and management of sheep during this critical period.\nYou may have the chance to help feed the lambs and learn about the care they need to thrive.\nSafety Note\, this event is not suitable if you are pregnant
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/lambing-morning/
LOCATION:TBC\, East Sussex\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Simon Bishop":MAILTO:stillyans@me.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250404T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250404T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T044809
CREATED:20250305T100952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T083559Z
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SUMMARY:BUTCHERY DEMONSTRATION
DESCRIPTION:Tom\, from Nose to Tail butchers will be doing a demonstration of butchery for SFTG\nHURRY ! TICKETS VERY LIMITED!\nVenue - Butterbox\, Blackbrook Ln\, Scaynes Hill\, Haywards Heath RH17 7NW\nDate - Friday 4th April 2025\nTime - From 7pm until approximately 9pm\n(flexible finish time to allow for attendee questions etc - Tom has kindly said that he can stay for as long as is needed)\n\nTom will prepare a whole lamb and side of pork in front of you so that you can see what cuts can be made and how the butchery process is carried out. Tom is keen to show small holders what can be done with their animal's carcasses and demonstrate the skill involved in quality butchery.\nThere will also be time for questions throughout the evening as he works.\n\nAt the end of the evening\, there will be an opportunity to purchase the meat cut on the night\, should you wish.\n  \nRefreshments will be available on the night too\n  \nDue to insurances\, it isn't possible for attendees to actually butcher/use equipment themselves on this evening but it is intended that attendees will leave with enough information to be able to have a go themselves at home with their own meat should they wish; have a better understanding of the cuts they might ask for from a butcher in the future and know what they might like to ask for when having their own animals prepared following slaughter. \n  \n  \n\n\n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/butchery-demonstration/
LOCATION:Butterbox Farm\, Nash Lane\, Scaynes Hill\, RH17 7NJ
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ORGANIZER;CN="Louise Dainty-Woodham":MAILTO:gto@sftg.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T044809
CREATED:20250121T171413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T091855Z
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SUMMARY:FIRST AID on the SMALL HOLDING: A bespoke course for SFTG
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 26th March 2025\n7-9pm\nBurwash Common Pavilion\nFIRST AID ON YOUR SMALL HOLDING/FARM/GARDEN\nThis course at Burwash Common Pavilion\, will be led by St John Ambulance.\n  \nThe course has been tailored specifically for SFTG and will focus on small holding/farming/gardening related injuries as well as resuscitation and emergency first aid.\n  \nJust £10 per person for members!\n  \nCome along to find out how to protect yourself and other visitors to your small holding\, garden or farm.\nThis is not a certificated course but will give you a good overall training on basic emergency first aid which could make all the difference in an emergency situation.\nThere will also be time to practise skills and ask questions throughout the session.\n  \n  \nPlease arrive in time for a prompt 7pm start - teas and coffees available from 6.45pm\n\nTickets are available now!\n\n  \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/first-aid-on-the-small-holding-a-bespoke-course-for-sftg/
LOCATION:TBC\, East Sussex\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Louise Dainty-Woodham":MAILTO:gto@sftg.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250321T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250321T204500
DTSTAMP:20260406T044809
CREATED:20250121T152808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T190135Z
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SUMMARY:FRIDAY NIGHT TALK - COMPOST AND SOIL - THE SOIL FOOD WEB
DESCRIPTION:The Soil Food Web\nFRIDAY NIGHT TALK MARCH 21ST @ BURWASH COMMON PAVILION\n\nWe are all learning that soil health is important but what does that actually mean?\nJoin Julia & Sylvie who are part of Wild About Burwash and are setting up a local food waste composting scheme\, to have a deep dive into the workings of the soil food web and learn how we can all improve our own soils.\n  \n\n  \nDOORS OPEN 6.30PM FOR SET UP\, DRINKS\, CHIT CHAT\,  LIBRARY AND SHARING TABLE ETC. \nTALK STARTS  7 PM \nTALK ENDS 8 PM \nQUESTIONS FOR THE SPEAKER AND AOB 8.00 - 8.30PM \nHALL CLOSES 8.45 PM \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/friday-night-talk-compost-and-soil/
LOCATION:TBC\, East Sussex\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Louise Dainty-Woodham":MAILTO:gto@sftg.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250222T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250222T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T044809
CREATED:20250131T085238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T192445Z
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SUMMARY:MAKE YOUR OWN CHORIZO OR SALAMI
DESCRIPTION:Wow your family and friends (and yourself) with delicious home made chorizo! \nJenny 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! \nWe 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. \nThis workshop is designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to make much more at home with less than £20 worth of equipment. \nAll the above can easily be switched from chorizo to salami simply by using a different ferment\, as Jenny will explain. \n \n  \nALL ATTENDEES WILL TAKE HOME 3 chorizo (or salami seasoning if preferred) 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/make-your-own-chorizo-or-salami-2/
LOCATION:HEATHFIELD
CATEGORIES:SFTG Training Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Louise Dainty-Woodham":MAILTO:gto@sftg.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250221T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250221T204500
DTSTAMP:20260406T044809
CREATED:20241115T132349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T101035Z
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SUMMARY:FRIDAY NIGHT TALK- THE IRON INDUSTRY IN THE WEALD
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever been to Gun Hill?\nDo you wonder why it has that name?\n\nFriday 21st February 2025\, Burwash Common Pavilion\nJoin members\, friends and Jeremy Hodgkinson for a talk all about the iron industry in The Weald\n  \nHaving written two books\, on the Wealden iron industry and on iron firebacks\, Jeremy will talk all about the iron industry in the Weald and why it was so productive here. There is a rich history surrounding this industry on our very own doorsteps and Jeremy will help to bring this to life in his talk. Jeremy is a member of the Wealden Iron Research Group (WIRG)\, of which he has been Treasurer\, Chairman (for 24 years)\, Vice-Chairman\, President and currently Editor. \nThe Wealden Iron Industry (from the Iron Age to the early-19th century) \nIron was made in the Weald of south east England from pre-Roman times until the beginning of the 19th century\, and in the Tudor and early-Stuart periods the region was the main iron production area in the kingdom. The talk explores the raw materials\, technology and historical development of the industry. \n  \nDoors open 6.30pm for drinks\, nibbles\, chat\, library books and SFTG sale table \nTalk from 7pm \nDoors close 8.45pm \nFREE  to members and just £3 for non-members \n  \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/iron-industry-in-the-weald-friday-night-talk-and-social/
LOCATION:TBC\, East Sussex\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Louise Dainty-Woodham":MAILTO:gto@sftg.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250131T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250131T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T044809
CREATED:20241028T085858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T085858Z
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SUMMARY:MOUSEHALL SPIRITS EXPERIENCE - SPECIAL CHRISTMAS OFFER - 31/1/25
DESCRIPTION: EXCLUSIVE OFFERE FOR SFTG MEMBERS!\nTHE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT!\nMousehall Sprits Experience\n(90 mins)\n JUST £20 saving £5 off the usual tour cost per person and including an SFTG digital voucher for you to print and give to the recipient!\nThe perfect new year treat for family and friends and at a special price for you because you are an SFTG member! Tickets are only available to purchase by SFTG members through our website. This is not a general public release so book now to secure your special price - tickets available until Friday 13th December.\n  \nThree dates are available for this discounted experience\nEach date has its own booking page\n  \n11th January  11:00 – 12:30\n18th January 11:00 – 12:30\n31st January 17:00 – 18:30\nThis page is for the 31st January \nVisit 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. \n  \nFurther information about the tour can be found on their website. \n  \nShould you be purchasing this experience as a gift for someone\, please email GTO@SFTG.ORG.UK with details of the recipient and you will be emailed a keepsake voucher that you can print off and pass on to them.
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/mousehall-spirits-experience-special-christmas-offer-31-1-25/
LOCATION:Mousehall Distillery & Winery\, Tidybrook\, Mayfield and Five Ashes\, East Sussex\, TN5 6PG\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Louise Dainty-Woodham":MAILTO:gto@sftg.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250117T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T044809
CREATED:20241115T130223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T130223Z
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SUMMARY:GATOS CHOCOLATE - FRIDAY NIGHT TALK AND SOCIAL
DESCRIPTION:"All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt."\nCharles M. Schulz\n \nA Pre-Valentine's Chocolate Treat!\nFriday 17th January 2025\, Burwash Common Pavilion\nOur first Friday night social and talk of 2025\nJoin members\, friends and Gatos chocolate for a talk (and maybe a taster or two!) all about their delicious locally (Stonegate\, East Sussex) made chocolate! \nHear all about how Paul and Roni source their ingredients (including Stonegate goat's milk!)\, why sustainability and fair-trade farming is important to their small business and how they turned their love of cats and chocolate in to a wonderful local business that is now producing excellent quality chocolate for its customers. Paul and Roni will also be able to tell us all about the chocolate making process\, as well as why they have chosen to make their chocolate with only natural ingredients\, leaving out all those pesky emulsifiers\, artificial flavours and preservatives - whoop! \nThere will also be opportunities to buy their products on the night\, just in time for your loved one for Valentine's Day! \nDoors open 6.45pm for drinks\, nibbles\, chat\, library books and SFTG sale table \nTalk from 7.15pm \nDoors close 8.30pm \nFREE  to members and just £3 for non-members \n  \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/gatos-chocolate-friday-night-talk-and-social/
LOCATION:TBC\, East Sussex\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Louise Dainty-Woodham":MAILTO:gto@sftg.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241122T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241122T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T044809
CREATED:20240924T104744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T104744Z
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SUMMARY:2024 AGM
DESCRIPTION:What better way to spend a late November Friday evening than in the company of your fellow smallholders\, celebrating another year of the ups and downs of growing your own food\, learning about what the SFTG has been up to and our plans for the coming year. \nIn the convivial surroundings of Punnetts Town Village Hall.  Cat Bush and her team will be cooking us a lovely meal and there will be a welcome drink of something bubbly\, soft drinks\, tea and coffee.  Please bring your own extra drink. \nAND ALL FOR A FIVER!!!!\nDoors open at 6.30 pm. At 7pm\, we will go through what has been going on this  year and present plans for the next\, including any proposals which need a vote.  We'll then elect next year's committee.  When the formal proceedings have ended\, we'll eat\, drink and be merry. \nPlease don't be shy\, we need as many members as possible to come and participate - it's your group. We subsidise this event\, so it's a chance to cash-in on your investment in the membership fee. \nA formal agenda will be sent out prior to the meeting.  I look forward to seeing you there. \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/2024-agm/
LOCATION:Village Hall\, Punnetts Town\, Hall\, Battle Road\, Heathfield\, East Sussex\, TN21 9DH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Social Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Lovatt-Smith":MAILTO:chair@sftg.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241114T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T044809
CREATED:20240924T074122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241102T171107Z
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SUMMARY:Sorry Sold out.  Another one in the New Year.    PAINT CLUB - GROUNDED IN THE FORGE - RINGMER
DESCRIPTION:https://www.thepaintclub.co.uk/events/paint-night-ringmer-grounded-at-the-forge-1-22\nNB Attendees need to book direct with Grounded in The Forge for this event using the link above. \nThis is not an exclusive SFTG experience but Cat and other members will be in attendance. \nAttendees from SFTG will be sat together at the event if you let us know that you are attending. Please email Cat if you make a booking and she'll ensure you are all together. \n  \nLast time\, members drew Emus\, this time it's Elephants!
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/paint-club-grounded-in-the-forge-ringmer/
LOCATION:The Forge\, Ringmer\, Lewes Road\, Ringmer\, Lewes\, BN8 5NB\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catriona Bush":MAILTO:catrionabush@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241102T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T044809
CREATED:20241010T085746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T162546Z
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SUMMARY:Mushroom Foraging Walk
DESCRIPTION:Learn All About Mushrooms and Toadstools\nSaturday 2nd November 2024\n10.30am to 12.00pm\nWILDERNESS WOOD\, HADLOW DOWN\n  \n  \nJoin Anne Yarrow at Wilderness Wood in Hadlow Down on Saturday 2nd November at 10.30am for a 90 minute walk around the grounds to explore the mushrooms and toadstools. Emphasis will be on learning about the varieties growing and their uses as well as education on the varieties to avoid! \nThis is a private tour for SFTG members and their guests with a limited capacity of 14 people. \nYou will need footwear suitable for woodland walking and clothing suitable for being outdoors. \nThere is a lovely kiosk at Wilderness Wood serving teas\, coffees and cakes which takes card and cash and can be enjoyed before and after the walk. The brownies\, sourced from a local bakery\, are very much recommended!
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/mushroom-foraging-walk/
LOCATION:Wilderness Wood\, Hadlow Down\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Louise Dainty-Woodham":MAILTO:gto@sftg.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Free Talk - Sussex Witchcraft and pumpkin carving competition with a fabulous prize! !!
DESCRIPTION:Bring your ready carved pumpkin to our next Friday talk on 18october and win a half price SFTG course of your choice……maybe gin tasting? \nWe’re going spooky in October and having a talk on witchcraft.   One of our members has heard Chris talk and says he is brilliant so... \nThe  talk focuses on the historical aspects of Witchcraft in Sussex and looks at what a typical witch (wise woman) would have done on a day to day basis in her village or community. Period cures and medicines are detailed\, taken from the practice of Suzannah Stacey\, of East Chiltington\, a well known Sussex witch of the Victorian period. Artefacts and locations relating to witchcraft are also featured\, including the Priest House\, West Hoathly\, famous for its large number of anti-witch charms\, still in place today. The talk also details witch trials in Sussex and the legacy of witchcraft in modern times among the Wicca movement. focuses on the historical aspects of Witchcraft in Sussex and looks at what a typical witch (wise woman) would have done on a day to day basis in her village or community. Period cures and medicines are detailed\, taken from the practice of Suzannah Stacey\, of East Chiltington\, a well known Sussex witch of the Victorian period. Artefacts and locations relating to witchcraft are also featured\, including the Priest House\, West Hoathly\, famous for its large number of anti-witch charms\, still in place today. The talk also details witch trials in Sussex and the legacy of witchcraft in modern times among the Wicca movement. \nAs usual it’s at Burwash common Pavilion with doors opening 645 and the talk starting around 715.  Tea coffee and spooky snacks provided free of charge to members and £3.00 for non members.  Bring cash or a card if you’d like to use the full bar.  This is the last talk of the year as it’s that AGM in November so hope to see lots of you there!
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/free-talk-sussex-witchcraft/
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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