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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:20260406T063422
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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:20260406T063422
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:20260406T063422
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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:20260406T063422
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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:20260406T063422
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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:20260406T063422
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:20260406T063422
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:20260406T063422
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:20260406T063422
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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:20260406T063422
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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:20260406T063422
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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:20260406T063422
CREATED: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
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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:20260406T063422
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:20260406T063422
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:20260406T063422
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241018T184500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241018T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T063422
CREATED:20240618T160410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T181458Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T063422
CREATED:20240618T155839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T133418Z
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SUMMARY:Mousehall Gin Tasting - Mayfield
DESCRIPTION:Visit the beautiful medieval Mousehall Country Estate\, discover the story of Mousehall and how their products are produced. Christy Jordan\, Distiller & Director of Mousehall\, will guide you through a 90 minute tasting of how Mousehall Gin & Vodka are produced. This includes a G&T on arrival\, a step-by-step explanation on how they produce their products and a closer look behind the scenes. Christy will then guide you through a 5-part neat Gin tasting and 1-part neat Vodka tasting. \nWe will be arranging  a delicious local platter to enjoy after the tasting so please let us know if you have any dietary requirements. \nYou will receive 10% off any purchase of spirits from our onsite store at our Distillery & Winery.  \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/8300/
LOCATION:Mousehall Distillery & Winery\, Tidybrook\, Mayfield and Five Ashes\, East Sussex\, TN5 6PG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Social Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gabby Dolan":MAILTO:gto@sftg.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241005T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T063422
CREATED:20240618T155427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T190625Z
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SUMMARY:First Aid Training - NOW POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:This course has now been postponed due to lack of numbers. booked attendees have been emailed.\n\nShould you wish to be informed of possible future dates for this course\, please email GTO@SFTG.ORG.UK\n\nEmergency First Aid at Work (Subsidised by the SFTG for members\, get your ticket early - limited spaces available)\n\n\n\nYou’ll learn to deal with life threatening incidents until the emergency services arrive plus a range of minor injuries and common medical conditions.   The course will be tailored to ensure that we cover the likely scenarios you’ll face\, so you come away with the skills you need.\n\n\nCore Content\n\nPrescribed by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and includes the following: \n\nThe importance of preventing cross infection\nThe use of available equipment & need for recording incidents & actions\nAssess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely\, promptly and effectively\nAdminister first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure)\nAdminister cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)\nCorrect use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)\nAdminister first aid to a casualty who is choking\nAdminister first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding\nAdminister first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock\nProvide appropriate first aid for minor injuries (including small cuts\, grazes and bruises\, minor burns and scalds\, small splinters)\n\nWith some extra time\, we can add any additional content that is relevant to our SFTG members and their particular scenarios\, we will email you upon booking to fill in registration certificate and to find out if you would like anything covered on the day. \n\nYou will receive a certificate approx 2 weeks after the course has taken place and this will be valid for 3 years\, there is no exam undertaken just trainer observation. \n\nPlease bring a packed lunch and any additional drinks etc\, Tea and Coffee will be available on the day. \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/first-aid-training/
LOCATION:Mohair Centre\, Brickfield Farm\, Lewes Road\, Chiddingly\, East Sussex\, BN8 6JG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SFTG Training Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gabby Dolan":MAILTO:gto@sftg.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240929T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240929T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T063422
CREATED:20240725T144754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T092331Z
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SUMMARY:Bring and Share Picnic and Tool Auction 2024
DESCRIPTION:Calling all SFTG members\, new and old\, it's picnic time! \nThis is a chance to meet your fellow SFTG members\, in the lovely surroundings of Etching Wood near Framfield\, the holding of Helen Cowen and family\, who are our kind hosts this year. \nBring a plate of food to share\, some things to eat with/on and your own drink.  And chairs or a blanket.  Tea and coffee will be provided. \nIt's fun to sample the range of delicious dishes that we all bring\, some of them home-grown\, and a chance to have a look around the host's holding. \nPlease use the RSVP form provided to book your place and tick one of the boxes to say what kind of sharing dish you are bringing (savoury\, salad or sweet).  If you can label your dish that would be great. \nTo spice up the proceedings a little\, we're also having an auction to sell off our remaining stock of tools.  There will be a separate email about this\, containing details of the items to be sold.  Bids will be able to be made prior to the event for those who can't come. \nSee you there! \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/bring-and-share-picnic-and-tool-auction-2024/
LOCATION:Etching Wood\, Etching Wood\, Framfield\, East Sussex\, TN22 5EW\, 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:20240926T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T063422
CREATED:20240618T152535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T152535Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour of Raystede
DESCRIPTION:This tour is a follow-up to our Raystede talk on Friday 20 September. We will be taken round the various animal enclosures for domestic pets*\, farm animals and wildfowl with plenty of opportunity to ask questions. This should take an hour or so. \nGuests will then be left to their own devices and may wish to visit the Raystede shop and maybe take lunch in the café. \nNearer the time we will be taking pre-orders from the café menu. \nThere is no ticket fee but we encourage those attending to give a donation on the day. \n*For hygiene reasons guests are not allowed 'behind the scenes'. \n  \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/guided-tour-of-raystede/
LOCATION:Raystede Animal Sanctuary\, The Broyle\, Ringmer\, East Sussex\, BN8 5AJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Social Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cliff Bayliss":MAILTO:meetings@sftg.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240920T184500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240920T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T063422
CREATED:20240618T152037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T152037Z
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SUMMARY:Free Talk - the Raystede Animal Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Raystede is an animal shelter based at Ringmer where staff and volunteers care for and rehome animals of all shapes and sizes from dogs\, cats and rabbits to mice\, guinea pigs and even horses.\n\nRaystede's Sue Suckling will talk us through the work of the charity from taking in 'orphans'\, giving guidance on animal care and finding new homes through to the associated Peaceways Pet Crematorium.\n\nAs a follow-up to this talk there will be a guided tour of Raystede on the morning of Thursday 26 September.\n\nAs usual the talk is at Burwash Common Pavilion.  This event is free to SFTG members; guests are welcome at £3.00 per ticket.  The Pavilion opens at 6.45 with the talk running from 7.15 to about 8.15 including time for questions and answers. \nFree tea/coffee and snacks are provided and there is a bar which takes cash or a card.\nWe’ll also have the bring and buy table with proceeds going to Raystede. Please feel free to bring along any unwanted items.
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/free-talk-the-raystede-animal-sanctuary/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240914T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T063422
CREATED:20240618T150335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T150838Z
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SUMMARY:Autumn Foraging Walk
DESCRIPTION:Here are details of Katys Autumn foraging walk … much as I don’t wish the summer over autumn does bring its own delights so ….. \nJoin Katy and a maximum of 10 SFTG members and their friends on an autumn forage around Punnetts Town…..looking\, observing\, tasting\, smelling and learning about the wild foods and herbal medicine available from the hedgerow.\nThe walk will be along lanes and tracks and take about an hour …. Or more depending on the amount of chat and questions.
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/autumn-foraging-walk/
LOCATION:Punnets Town\, Punnett's Town\, TN21 9HU\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catriona Bush":MAILTO:catrionabush@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240720T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240720T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T063422
CREATED:20240701T142335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T163100Z
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SUMMARY:FINAL hedgehog tour
DESCRIPTION:Know I’ve said it before but this really will be the last!   It’s on 20th July 2-4 pm. \nall the details are on any of the previous tours \nI’ve only had great feedback and it’s just a fiver for two hours... \nHelp 4 Hedgehogs is based near Herstmonceux and I’ve just spent an absolutely brilliant two hours being shown round.   Tas is a hedgehog expert and I so enjoyed myself.    Only six people on a tour.  You’ll be split into two groups of three to go round. \nYou won’t be able to pick up/touch the hedgehogs I’m afraid because they’re anxious about cross contamination/infection but you will be able to get close up and personal!  Thirty people contacted me to say they were interested so I’ve arranged five tours from 26 June through to 7july.  All starting at 2pm except for the tour on 6july which starts at 12.00. \nMinimum age is 11 as the hospital ward has to be kept very quiet.  Only £5pp for about two hours.    Hedgehogs are quite fussy little eaters\, and absolutely no obligation\, but if you would like to donate  some food please can it be Purina 1 or\nRoyal canin …. pink one for kittens (both dry food) or special hedgehog wet food a favourite is brambles meaty hedgehog which you can get on line from Chubby Mealworms or Spikes semi moist  hedgehog food which you can find in most garden centres.  But Please absolutely no need to donate anything. \nThere are two disabled parking spots on site but that’s it!    Lots of on street parking 5minutes walk away.   (One step into the Sanctuary) \n  \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/final-hedgehog-tour/
LOCATION:private house\, Windmill hill\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catriona Bush":MAILTO:catrionabush@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240713T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240713T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T063422
CREATED:20240627T124600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T070020Z
UID:10000169-1720879200-1720886400@sftg.org.uk
SUMMARY:Another hedgehog sanctuary tour!
DESCRIPTION:This is proving a super popular tour\, and having done it I can certainly understand why.  The photos were taken on yesterday’s tour.\nI’ve arranged another tour and this will be on 13 July from 2-4 pm .    The sanctuary is near to Hailsham and I’ll send full details once your bookings are confirmed. \nThere’s  six people on a tour.  You’ll be split into two groups of three to go round. \nYou won’t be able to pick up/touch the hedgehogs I’m afraid because they’re anxious about cross contamination/infection but you will be able to get close up and personal! \nMinimum age is 11 as the hospital ward has to be kept very quiet.  Only £5pp for about two hours.    Hedgehogs are quite fussy little eaters\, and absolutely no obligation\, but if you would like to donate  some food please can it be Purina 1 or\nRoyal canin …. pink one for kittens (both dry food) or special hedgehog wet food a favourite is brambles meaty hedgehog which you can get on line from Chubby Mealworms or Spikes semi moist  hedgehog food which you can find in most garden centres.  But Please absolutely no need to donate anything. \nThere are two disabled parking spots on site but that’s it!    Lots of on street parking 5minutes walk away.   (One step into the Sanctuary) \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/another-hedgehog-sanctuary-tour-13-july/
LOCATION:windmill hill\, Windmill Hill\, Windmill Hill\, BN27 4RZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Social Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catriona Bush":MAILTO:catrionabush@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240713T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240713T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T063422
CREATED:20240618T144946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T144946Z
UID:10000160-1720872000-1720886400@sftg.org.uk
SUMMARY:An Introduction to Smallholding
DESCRIPTION:Perhaps 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-7/
LOCATION:Foxwood\, Hellingly\, Cinderford Lane\, Hellingly\, East Sussex\, BN27 4HL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SFTG Training Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gabby Dolan":MAILTO:gto@sftg.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240713T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240713T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T063422
CREATED:20240618T143522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T125407Z
UID:10000159-1720861200-1720890000@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. \nTo 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-2/
LOCATION:Playsters Farm\, New Road (Hailsham Road)\, Herstmonceux\, East Sussex\, BN27 1PX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SFTG Training Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cliff Bayliss":MAILTO:meetings@sftg.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240707T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240707T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T063422
CREATED:20240618T143240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T143240Z
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SUMMARY:Hedgehog Sanctuary Tour 5
DESCRIPTION:Help 4 Hedgehogs is based near Herstmonceux and I’ve just spent an absolutely brilliant two hours being shown round.   Tas is a hedgehog expert and I so enjoyed myself.    Only six people on a tour.  You’ll be split into two groups of three to go round. \nYou won’t be able to pick up/touch the hedgehogs I’m afraid because they’re anxious about cross contamination/infection but you will be able to get close up and personal!  Thirty people contacted me to say they were interested so I’ve arranged five tours from 26 June through to 7july.  All starting at 2pm except for the tour on 6july which starts at 12.00. \nMinimum age is 11 as the hospital ward has to be kept very quiet.  Only £5pp for about two hours.    Hedgehogs are quite fussy little eaters\, and absolutely no obligation\, but if you would like to donate  some food please can it be Purina 1 or\nRoyal canin …. pink one for kittens (both dry food) or special hedgehog wet food a favourite is brambles meaty hedgehog which you can get on line from Chubby Mealworms or Spikes semi moist  hedgehog food which you can find in most garden centres.  But Please absolutely no need to donate anything. \nThere are two disabled parking spots on site but that’s it!    Lots of on street parking 5minutes walk away.   (One step into the Sanctuary) \n  \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/hedgehog-sanctuary-tour-5/
CATEGORIES:Social Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catriona Bush":MAILTO:catrionabush@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240706T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240706T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T063422
CREATED:20240618T143034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T192524Z
UID:10000157-1720267200-1720274400@sftg.org.uk
SUMMARY:Hedgehog Sanctuary Tour 4
DESCRIPTION:Help 4 Hedgehogs is based near Herstmonceux and I’ve just spent an absolutely brilliant two hours being shown round.   Tas is a hedgehog expert and I so enjoyed myself.    Only six people on a tour.  You’ll be split into two groups of three to go round. \nYou won’t be able to pick up/touch the hedgehogs I’m afraid because they’re anxious about cross contamination/infection but you will be able to get close up and personal!  Thirty people contacted me to say they were interested so I’ve arranged five tours from 26 June through to 7july.  All starting at 2pm except for the tour on 6july which starts at 12.00. \nMinimum age is 11 as the hospital ward has to be kept very quiet.  Only £5pp for about two hours.    Hedgehogs are quite fussy little eaters\, and absolutely no obligation\, but if you would like to donate  some food please can it be Purina 1 or\nRoyal canin …. pink one for kittens (both dry food) or special hedgehog wet food a favourite is brambles meaty hedgehog which you can get on line from Chubby Mealworms or Spikes semi moist  hedgehog food which you can find in most garden centres.  But Please absolutely no need to donate anything. \nThere are two disabled parking spots on site but that’s it!    Lots of on street parking 5minutes walk away.   (One step into the Sanctuary) \n  \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/hedgehog-sanctuary-tour-4/
CATEGORIES:Social Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catriona Bush":MAILTO:catrionabush@gmail.com
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