An introduction to scything
16 August Daylesford Farm, near Kingham, Gloucestershire GL56 0YG This one day course is run by countryman Clive Leake, who provides all the necessary instruction on how to set up the scythe, choice of blades for your specific application, sharpening, technique and... |
An introduction to beekeeping
06 September Daylesford Farm, near Kingham, Gloucestershire GL56 0YG Local apiarist Tanya Hawkes will guide you through the theory, equipment and bee handling skills necessary to manage your own colony of bees. This course will provide enough of an overview and the co... |
An introduction to beekeeping
07 September Daylesford Farm, near Kingham, Gloucestershire GL56 0YG Local apiarist Tanya Hawkes will guide you through the theory, equipment and bee handling skills necessary to manage your own colony of bees. This course will provide enough of an overview and the co... |
Italian veg feast
15 September Abbey Home Farm, Burford Road, Cirencester GL7 5HF Without a doubt one of the Italian cuisine is one of the most renowned in the world. This class will cover the techniques for a range of unforgettable authentic dishes. Learn how to make fresh pasta ... |
Grow your own: Autumn gardening
20 September Daylesford Farm, near Kingham, Gloucestershire GL56 0YG Are you new to vegetable growing? Or perhaps you want to take on a new allotment. grow new crops and varieties, or take your skills to another level.. Autumn: Planning leaf vegetables and a winter gl... |
Agroecology - The future of farming?
23 September Schumacher College, The Old Postern, Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6EA Agroecology is an alternative approach to agriculture that treats each farm as an ecosystem, with many different kinds of crops and livestock interacting synergistically. Join Colin Tudge, John Letts... |
Introduction to autumn foraging
27 September Daylesford Farm, near Kingham, Gloucestershire GL56 0YG Come for a walk on the Daylesford Farm and learn basic foraging tips to enjoy nature's bounty from hedgerow, river, meadow and wood. Discover and pick flavour intense herbs like wild garlic and wood ... |
Cheese making
28 September Abbey Home Farm, Burford Road, Cirencester GL7 5HF Course participants will all make our soft cheese 'dancys fancy' which has won a silver medal in the British Cheese Awards, and learn about the various cultures and methods used to make a variety of ... |
Healthy toddler food
28 September Abbey Home Farm Burford Road Cirencester GL7 5HF Getting your little ones to eat vegetables or indeed a variety of foods can be a tricky business. It can often be all about the vibe you create and the more you can involve them in the choosing and t... |
Introduction to macrobiotics
04 October Abbey Home Farm, Burford Road, Cirencester GL7 5HF Macrobiotic Cook and Health Advisor Celia Duplock will explain the basic principles behind Macrobiotics and demonstrate ways to introduce them into our daily lives. The Macrobiotic diet focuses on de... |
Hen keeping
04 October Daylesford Farm, near Kingham, Gloucestershire GL56 0YG Learn what you need to know about keeping hens in your garden; from choosing the right breed, housing, sighting your run, feeding, through to augmenting your flock. Find out tips on gardening alongsi... |
Cider and juice making
18 October Daylesford Farm, near Kingham, Gloucestershire GL56 0YG Join our artisanal cider maker Jez Taylor to learn the principles of apple juice and cider making with tastings of dessert, culinary and cider fruit juices. We shall be collecting, picking and pressi... |