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SUMMARY:Locker Hooking Workshop – Discover a Forgotten English Craft!
DESCRIPTION:Locker Hooking Workshop – Discover a Forgotten English Craft!\n \nSunday 8th November | 2pm–4pm | Burwash Common Pavilion \nDiscover a traditional craft that's both a stress buster and a brilliant way to use up your fabric and fibre stash! \nJoin us for a relaxing and creative afternoon in the beautiful Sussex countryside as we explore the traditional English craft of locker hooking. \nLocker hooking is a simple yet wonderfully versatile technique that uses fabric strips\, fibres or a combination of both to create beautiful\, practical and unique handmade items. \nWhether you're a complete beginner or already enjoy working with textiles\, this workshop is a fantastic opportunity to learn a new skill\, get creative and perhaps discover a new hobby! \nWhat can you make with locker hooking?\nThe possibilities are almost endless! From pot stands\, table runners and cushions to bags\, jackets\, floor mats\, seat covers\, flower pot covers and decorative wall hangings – your imagination is the only limit! \nWhat to expect\nDuring this friendly\, hands-on two-hour workshop\, you'll learn the basic techniques of locker hooking and create your very own sampler to take home\, giving you a useful reminder of the skills you've learnt. \nAll materials needed to make your sampler will be provided\, so simply come along\, enjoy learning something new and discover just how rewarding this traditional craft can be. \nDate: Sunday 8th November 2026\nTime: 2pm–4pm\nVenue: Burwash Common Pavilion \nCome along\, unwind\, get creative and help keep a traditional craft alive! \nPlaces are limited\, so book your place and join us for an enjoyable afternoon of crafting.
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/locker-hooking-workshop-discover-a-forgotten-english-craft/
LOCATION:Burwash Common Pavillion\, Burwash Common\, Etchingham\, TN19 7NA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SFTG Training Courses,Social Events
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SUMMARY:SFTG 2026 AGM
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited to the SFTG AGM 2026!\nWe’d love you to join the committee at Punnetts Town Village Hall on Friday 20th November 2026 for our Annual General Meeting and an evening celebrating the Small Farm Training Group community. \nThis year’s AGM is also our opportunity to say a big thank you to all our members for your continued support and membership throughout 2026. \nCome along for a chance to catch up with fellow members\, hear what we’ve been up to during the past year\, share your ideas and find out what we have planned for 2027. \nThe Evening\nDoors open at 6.00pm\, with a welcome drink on arrival. \nThe formal AGM will begin at 7.00pm\, including a review of the Group’s activities over the past year\, our plans for the year ahead and the election of the new committee. \nOnce the AGM business is complete\, it’s time to relax and enjoy a meal together! \nA Meal Showcasing Our Members’ Produce\nWe’re delighted to be creating the evening’s meal using produce supplied by our own members — a wonderful opportunity to showcase and enjoy some of the fantastic food produced within our SFTG community. \nMenu \nStarter\nLeek & Potato Soup \nMain Course – choice of:\nLamb Curry\nSquash & Goat’s Cheese Risotto\nSausages & Mash \nTo finish\nDessert\nSelection of Cheeses \nWe’ll provide a welcome drink and the meal. Please feel free to bring your own drinks to enjoy with dinner. \nPrize Draw\nEvery ticket booked will automatically be entered into our free prize draw\, with one lucky ticket holder winning a Spear & Jackson forged spade. \nSo put the date in your diary: \nFriday 20th November 2026\n6.00pm–10.00pm\nPunnetts Town Village Hall \nTickets will be available soon — watch this space! \nWe look forward to welcoming you for a relaxed and enjoyable evening celebrating another year of the Small Farm Training Group.
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/sftg-2026-agm/
LOCATION:Village Hall\, Punnetts Town\, Hall\, Battle Road\, Heathfield\, East Sussex\, TN21 9DH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members only events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261128T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261128T160000
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SUMMARY:Fungi Foraging and Forest Ecology
DESCRIPTION:Fungi Foraging and Forest Ecology \nExplore the wonders of mushrooms and trees at Community Forestry project\, Laughton Greenwood. \nGuided by nature-based educator and chef\, Luke Manders. \nMushroom foraging - Learn to identify wild mushrooms safely\, understand their ecology and explore sustainable foraging. \nSensory Learning - Our learning pathway uses tastes\, sounds\, textures\, drawing and pattern recognition to integrate your experience. \n  \n \nJoin us for an enjoyable afternoon in the beautiful Sussex countryside at the Greenwood Forestry Project in Laughton. \nSpecial Discounted Prices for SFTG Members!\nWe are delighted to offer this workshop at specially reduced rates: \n\nSFTG Members: £25 per person – a fantastic saving of £20!\n\nNon-Members: £40 per person – saving £5 off the usual price. \n\n\nImportant Information\nThis is an outdoor workshop\, so please come prepared for the November weather. Warm clothing\, waterproofs and sturdy footwear are strongly recommended to ensure you stay comfortable throughout the afternoon. \nCome along\, enjoy some fresh country air and discover more about the fascinating world of foraging! \nPlaces are limited\, so early booking is recommended.
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/fungi-foraging-and-forest-ecology/
LOCATION:Laughton\, Vert Ln\,\, Laughton\, Lewes\, East Sussex\, BN8 6JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SFTG Training Courses
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261204T203000
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SUMMARY:Fun and Festive Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Wreath Making Workshop 🎄\nCome and join us for a fun and festive Christmas Wreath Making Workshop\, led by our member Louise and her daughter Ava\, who create their own beautiful wreaths every year. \nDuring the workshop\, you’ll be guided through the process of creating and decorating your own traditional Christmas wreath. \nEveryone will leave with a large handmade wreath\, perfect for hanging on your front door and enjoying throughout the festive season. \n \nWe’ll provide all the materials you need\, but you’re very welcome to bring along any additional foliage\, decorations or special adornments you’d like to use to personalise your wreath. \nPlease bring an apron or suitable clothing\, and a pair of secateurs is essential. \nAnd because it wouldn’t be Christmas without a little festive cheer\, we’ll also be providing mulled wine\, other drinks and mince pies to enjoy while you work. 🍷🥧 \nChristmas jumpers  and hats are entirely optional…but very much encouraged! 🎅🎄 \nThere is plenty of parking available on site. \nCome along\, get creative\, enjoy some festive refreshments and take home a beautiful wreath made by you! \n \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/fun-and-festive-chistmas-wreath-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Burwash\, Broom Cottage\, Westdown Lane\,\, Burwash Common\, East Sussex\, TN19 7JT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SFTG Training Courses,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270219T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270219T210000
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SUMMARY:SFTG Friday Night Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/sftg-friday-night-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:TBC\, East Sussex\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SFTG Monthly Meetings,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270319T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270319T210000
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SUMMARY:SFTG Friday Night Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/sftg-friday-night-monthly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:TBC\, East Sussex\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SFTG Monthly Meetings,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270410T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270410T160000
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SUMMARY:AN INTRODUCTION TO SMALLHOLDING - APRIL 2027
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\, \nand 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\, \nand 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\n\nWhat's involved with the paperwork and legal aspects\, as well as the finances\n\nA basic overview of keeping poultry\, sheep\, cattle and pigs\n\nGrowing fruit and vegetables\n\nMaking hay and growing small-scale cereals\n\n\n\n\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 - \nit 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 \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/an-introduction-to-smallholding-10/
LOCATION:Foxwood\, Hellingly\, Cinderford Lane\, Hellingly\, East Sussex\, BN27 4HL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SFTG Training Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270416T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270416T210000
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SUMMARY:SFTG Friday Night Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/sftg-friday-night-monthly-meeting-3/
LOCATION:TBC\, East Sussex\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SFTG Monthly Meetings,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270425T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270425T160000
DTSTAMP:20261005T143514Z
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SUMMARY:Visit to Rapkyns Nursery\, Broad Oak. Walk\, Talk and Cake
DESCRIPTION:An Afternoon at Rapkyns Nursery\n \nWalk\, Talk & Cake with Morag\nJoin us for a relaxed and informative afternoon at Rapkyns Nursery\, an independent\, family-run nursery nestled in the East Sussex countryside between Mayfield and Heathfield. \nFor more than 30 years\, Rapkyns has been growing plants in its beautiful rural setting and has built up an extensive collection of both traditional favourites and more unusual varieties. \nThe nursery offers a wonderful selection of shrubs\, climbers and perennials and is particularly well known for its impressive collection of Salvias. \nAt the heart of Rapkyns is the belief that\, with a little careful planning and the right choice of plants\, it is possible to create a beautiful and colourful garden with interest throughout the year. \nMeet Morag\nThe nursery is run by Morag\, a passionate plants woman with a wealth of horticultural knowledge and experience. \nDuring our visit\, Morag will take us on a guided walk around the nursery\, sharing her knowledge of the plants they grow\, offering advice on choosing the right plants for different garden conditions and explaining how best to grow and care for them. \nThere will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions\, pick up ideas for your own garden and discover some varieties you may not have come across before. \nAnd\, of course\, no good afternoon outing would be complete without cake! \nThe Afternoon Includes\nA guided walk around Rapkyns Nursery\, an informal talk with Morag\, plenty of opportunity to ask questions and cake to finish the afternoon. \nTime: 2.00pm–4.00pm \nWhether you're an experienced gardener\, developing a new garden or simply love plants and would like some inspiration\, this promises to be a relaxed and enjoyable afternoon in the company of a very knowledgeable plants woman. \n  \nThis event is free for our members and £3 for non-members and Morag would appreciate donations to the Motor Neurone Disease Charity
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/visit-to-rapkyns-nurserybroad-oak-walk-talk-and-cake/
LOCATION:Rapkyns Nursery\, Rapkyns Nursery\, Broad Oak\, East Sussex\, TN21 8UB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SFTG Training Courses,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270521T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270521T210000
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SUMMARY:SFTG Friday Night Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/sftg-friday-night-monthly-meeting-4/
LOCATION:TBC\, East Sussex\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SFTG Monthly Meetings,Social Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270530
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SUMMARY:Heathfield Show 2027
DESCRIPTION:We will be at the Heathfield Show 2027 in the Education Zone. \nPlease come and say hello and have a cup of tea!
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/heathfield-show-2027/
LOCATION:Tottingworth Farm\, Heathfield. TN21 8UE
CATEGORIES:Social Events
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270618T210000
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SUMMARY:SFTG Friday Night Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/sftg-friday-night-monthly-meeting-5/
LOCATION:TBC\, East Sussex\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SFTG Monthly Meetings,Social Events
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SUMMARY:SFTG Friday Night Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/sftg-friday-night-monthly-meeting-6/
LOCATION:TBC\, East Sussex\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SFTG Monthly Meetings,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20271015T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20271015T210000
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SUMMARY:SFTG Friday Night Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/sftg-friday-night-monthly-meeting-7/
LOCATION:TBC\, East Sussex\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SFTG Monthly Meetings,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20271119T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20271119T220000
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SUMMARY:SFTG AGM 2027 19TH NOVEMBER 2027
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/sftg-agm-2027/
LOCATION:TBC\, East Sussex\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members only events,SFTG Monthly Meetings,Social Events
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