The demonstrations are run by Ian Dowding and Philippa Vine.

We will demonstrate stylish seasonal cooking concentrating on fresh produce sourced from local growers including our own farm and garden. These informal courses set in an air conditioned converted building are aimed at everyone who enjoys good food and would like to expand their own cooking skills.

The demonstrations starts at 10.15am with coffee and homemade biscuits on arrival followed by the main demonstration. The day includes a delicious homemade lunch with wine, a tour around the tranquil garden and all the recipes to take home with you.
Price £70 per day. This includes a Steamer Trading 10% discount card.

Please note, we have a special ’Friend Offer’ if you bring a friend you will get £10 off. These days make a unique gift for any food lover - Gift vouchers are available. Booking essential.

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Thursday 29th March
Flower Workshops run by Georgia Miles from indigobloom
Wake up to Spring Workshop is a chance to really enjoy the Spring flowers that are available and create a fresh look in your home with a pot et fleur (a design that incorporates cut flowers and plants) and a contemporary vase display.
Saturday 8th April and Sunday 10th June
Open Garden Days For Charity
An opportunity to enjoy the tranquillity of this plantsman’s 2 acre garden.
Open 11am - 5pm. Admission £4. Children free.
See NGS yellow book for futher details.
Plants for sale. Delicious homemade food, morning coffee, light lunches and afternoon teas in aid of Laughton Primary School and led by Philippa Vine.
April 18th to May 14th
Arlington Bluebell Walk And Farm Trail
Open every day from 10am - 5pm.
Nature decides when the bluebells are looking at their best! A choice of 8 interesting walks over 3 working farms.
Further details please visit: www.bluebellwalk.co.uk
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May 4th to May 7th
Art Exhibition
As on previous years we will be holding our annual Art Exhibition featuring the work of four local artists. This event coincides with the annual Bluebell Walk. There will be a private view on the Friday 4th May with a glass of wine and an opportunity to meet the artists and will continue during the day over the Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
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If you have any questions please email us by clicking here
More information to follow shortly.
If you have any questions please email us by clicking here
More information to follow shortly.
If you have any questions please email us by clicking here
More information to follow shortly.
If you have any questions please email us by clicking here
More information to follow shortly.
If you have any questions please email us by clicking here
Thursday 5th July
High Summer Workshop
Indulge in the abundance of high summer flowers and create a hanging globe of flowers and a table centre to surround a storm lantern.
Both days includes a delicious lunch and drinks, cooked by Philippa Vine. No experience required and all materials and flowers will be provided.
10am - 3pm. £70 per day.
Booking essential.
Thursday 12th July
Ready Steady Cook
Just to prove to you we can be spontaneous and exciting we are putting on our own version of the TV show - Ready Steady Cook. Ian and Philippa between them will produce as many dishes based around a few ingredients that you will choose.
We will ask the first 5 who book for this event to bring in some surprise ingredients (what you spend will of course be reimbursed). We will have basic store cupboard ingredients, but will not know until you arrive what those items are.
Prepare for some fun and games, and hopefully some interesting tastings followed by the usual delicious lunch.
 

Disclaimer
Although we do our best to organise and fulfil the programme, circumstances can change. Therefore we reserve the right to alter the programme at any time. If we unfortunately had to cancel an event, we would of course give you a full refund.