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SUMMARY:Beginner's guide to Lambing
DESCRIPTION:Peter is a very experienced farmer and he is happy to explain about lambing and how to prepare for this exciting time.  Peter will include the pros and cons of indoor vs outdoor lambing\, what happens during lambing and when to intervene\, how to care for the ewe and lamb after birth and what equipment you may need. Common problems at lambing time\, feeding\, nutrition and health\, what to do in the case of pro-lapse\, castrating and de-tailing\,   Peter is happy to answer your questions and to help you start your lambing/sheep rearing journey. \nThe workshop will be held in a barn and hopefully there will be chance for some hands on experience\, please dress appropriately and wear clean boots. \nPlease note if its possible and Peter has enough hands available this workshop will be moved to a week earlier (when more lambs are being born) in the hope that there is more chance of actually seeing the lambs being born and a more hands on experience\, when booking please confirm whether you would be able to make the week earlier. \nTo find out more about Butterbox Farm please visit https://butterboxfarm.co.uk/ -   The Story of our Flock - Butterbox Farm
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/beginners-guide-to-lambing/
LOCATION:Butterbox Farm\, Nash Lane\, Scaynes Hill\, RH17 7NJ
CATEGORIES:SFTG Training Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gabby Dolan":MAILTO:gto@sftg.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Kitchen Gardening
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! \nSpecial offer: A free vegetable plant for every attendee!
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/kitchen-gardening-2/
LOCATION:Oast house\, Sandy Cross Lane\, Heathfield\, East Sussex\, TN21 8QP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SFTG Training Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catriona Bush":MAILTO:catrionabush@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Spring Foraging Walk - additional date
DESCRIPTION:So popular was the walk last month that we're doing another one! \nJoin Katy\, herbalist and life long forager\, in a spring walk around Punnetts Town on Saturday 16 March.   Looking\, observing\, tasting\, smelling and learning about wild foods and herbal medicine available from the hedgerow. \nThe walk will be around an hour\, or maybe a bit more.  Leaving 10.00 from Punnetts Town.  Easy terrain along lanes and tracks.  £10pp \nI have lots and lots of wild garlic also\, so if anyone wants to come back to my house in Punnetts Town after the walk and help themselves they would be most welcome.  Warning!  It’s down\, and up\, a steep hill \n 
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/spring-foraging-walk-additional-date/
CATEGORIES:Social Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catriona Bush":MAILTO:catrionabush@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Introduction to keeping pigs
DESCRIPTION:On our fun morning of pig keeping\, you will learn about: \n\nThe legislation that governs both the keeping and movement of pigs – and what this means for the pig keeper\nSelecting the right area within the smallholding to keep your pigs\nOptions for pig housing\, and for bedding\nDifferent types of fencing for keeping your pig contained\nSelecting the right breed of pig for your needs\, including where to source the right weaner\nHandling your pig safely and completing basic health checks\nWhat to feed your pigs from weaners through to slaughter\, to ensure the correct fat coverage\nPreparing your pigs for slaughter\, choosing an abattoir and butcher\nSelecting the right cuts for your needs\n\nThis workshop is run by none other than renowned pig expert Maria Naylor\, former chair and former treasurer of SFTG\, so you can be guaranteed a really enjoyable session. \nAlthough this workshop is aimed predominantly at those of you raising your own home reared meat\, much of the information will be just as relevant if you prefer to keep your pigs as pets. \nDepending on the interests of those who come on the course\, we may also cover such items as breeding and showing your pigs. \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.
URL:https://sftg.org.uk/event/introduction-to-keeping-pigs-2/
LOCATION:Brookhouse Farm\, Brookhouse Lane\, Framfield\, Uckfield\, TN22 5QJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SFTG Training Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gabby Dolan":MAILTO:gto@sftg.org.uk
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