WITNEY FESTIVAL OF FLEECE - 4th MAY 2015


                     4th May 2015 at    COGGES MANOR FARM

 Welcome to this wonderful chance to view all things Sheepish.!!!!
   The Festival should be super fun for all the family and Cogges Manor Farm is a delightful setting.
Do take this opportunity to join in .

COGGES WINTER FAYRE and MARKET

Treat your self to a day out at COGGES Winter Fayre and Market in Witney near Oxford.
  on the 7th Dec 2014  From 10.30  - 4.00 pm
For more information go to .. cogges.org.uk

CHRISTMAS CRAFT WORKSHOP FAYRE

Well how about making your Christmas Gifts ...here is an Opportunity not to miss.
   December 6/7th  at  PURTON ORGANIC FARM SHOP 
                       from     10 - 4 pm  
   For more details go to  www.purtonhouseorganics.co.uk 

FANCY FORAGING FOR FOOD !!!

Have a treat and learn some of our ancestors knowledge of being able to FORAGE for food in the hedgerows and countryside.
Enjoy a couple of hours stroll about the grounds of a beautiful Georgian House. Set in the Wiltshire  area ...although I would not advise eating anything at the time ...it is good to know what could be eaten if necessary. Shop bought nibbles and drink available at the end.

WATERPERRY GARDENS... 10th,11th, 12th OCTOBER 2014 .. APPLE WEEKEND

WATERPERRY GARDENS are holding a Fun apple weekend for all the family to enjoy, with crafts and activities to join in with. Well worth the effort of a trip out to visit .
For full details go to www.waterperrygardens.co.uk
  

HIDCOTE ' OPEN AIR' SCULPTURE TRAIL 2014

Hidcote National Trust.   From ...6 - 28 th September 2014
  Hidcote Manor Garden, Nr Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL556LR
Tel: 01386 438 333  ... www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hidcote
 Do pencil in, a day out to Hidcote and enjoy over 80 pieces of art work, in a variety of mediums.  It  is  an excellent mix of out side art works by many talented artists.   All art works are for sale
 Exhibition and Gardens open 7 days a week. 10 -7pm (last admission 6pm)
 

15th Wychwood Forest Fair 2014

It is the 15th  Wychwood Forest Fair
    On the 7th September  2014 ... from 11am to 5.00pm

It is a wonderful family day out . A one day opportunity to see many crafts and stalls with a great and
 varied selection of products. Including food and drink.
 Do come along and take a stroll around the site, enjoying a breath of fresh air at the same time as being in a lovely setting.

Meon Springs Fisheries Countryside Day Event

Meon Springs Countryside Day event is happening on the
       


          Sunday .....    13th April. 2014




 An excellent day out for all the family and has many hands on activities from Fly-fishing to a tractor ride to visit the Yurts. Food and refreshments are available and many other delights to watch .
  Check out the web site for full details.
   


 One not to miss

New Brewery Arts in Cirencester, Wiltshire.

  ALWAYS worth keeping an eye on the wide selection of activities.
If you have any spare time and fancy trying a new skill then do take a look at the New Brewery Arts in Cirencenter.
                            newbreweryarts.org.uk/makingtime
As Cirencester is in  the Costswold maybe even take a longer break to explore the area .

Cogges Manor Farm in Witney

Welcome do view  this years activities happening at Cogges Manor Farm. A delightful day out for young families and grandparents.  www.cogges.org.uk

Hookshouse Pottery Exhibition

An excellent chance to rub shoulders with many different art and craft folks. At a delightful setting and with the chance to purchase possibly some interesting collectables for the future.
  Enjoy the warm hospitality and gardens. Hope to see you there.

Purton Farm Festival.

 After such a wonderful Spring event ... They are holding a Farm Festival due to popular demand.
            It is on the 14/15 th September ... To find out more go to Purton House Organics. co.uk
    Do come along and join in all the fun.

Wychwood Forest Fair at Foxburrow Wood, Witney

Can highly recommend a wonderful day out with all the family at the 2013 forest fair. On Sunday 1st September... Only on for the one day. From 11am - 5 pm.
Do call in and see what's going on.  Just hope the weather is kind to us for the occasion.!!!!!!!
     What ever the weather their is lots to interest you.

'A Sure Touch' at Hookshouse Pottery on Friday 24th May!

I shall be exhibiting various pieces of work at the following exhibition. Please come and say hello!



Wild Willow on an April afternoon

Hello folks, it's been a while since I've last updated the blog but please do bear with me. Here are some beautiful pictures from a selection of Wild Willow craft events I held back in April. We used red dog wood and several different coloured willows to craft hurdles, angels and pheasants. Also a photo of my latest deer. Please enjoy!
Linda