Steyning & District Food & Drink Festival 2021

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Your guide to 4 weeks of food & drink offers & events Steyning & District is a special place food and drink here is pretty special too All of our foodie businesses are ‘stars’, so read through these pages and visit every one of them !

Our website contains even more detail of both the businesses involved and any updates...

www.steyningdistrictfooddrinkfestival.co.uk

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Valid From 4th September to 2nd October 2021

TO THE CUSTOMER: Redeemable at Budgens Steyning. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Limit one coupon per transaction. Original coupons only. Qualifying spend excludes postage stamps, tobacco, cashback, Lottery, Game and Instant Win cards, top-up mobile phone cards, Paypoint, baby milk and formula, spirits. This coupon must be surrendered to the cashier.

Valid From 4th September to 2nd October 2021

FREE Regular Costa Coffee

When you spend over £15

Due to the times in which we live, government safety directives may be in place and Festival events listed may therefore be subject to amendment or even cancellation. Please visit our website www.steyningdistrictfooddrinkfestival.co.uk to check for any possible changes/updates.

Opening times may also vary, so advisable to check with businesses before visiting.

In some way to make up for having to cancel their event last year, we are happy to announce that our colleagues at the bi-annual STEYNING FESTIVAL are running a mini-Festival weekend on 2nd, 3rd & 4th September. Visit www.steyningfestival.co.uk for more detail.

Their usual 10-day STEYNING FESTIVAL will take place 27th May to 5th June, 2022.

N.B. THIS IS IMPORTANT, SO PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL OFFERS LISTED WITHIN THIS GUIDE, AND STARRED WITH AN ASTERISK, ARE VALID ONLY DURING THE STEYNING & DISTRICT FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL 2021 AND ON PRODUCTION TO THE BUSINESS INVOLVED OF THIS GUIDE OR WEBSITE PASS. ALSO, THESE OFFERS CANNOT TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY OTHER OFFER.

HISTORIC HOUSE & GARDEN St. Mary’s House, Gardens and Tearoom The Street, Bramber, Steyning, West Sussex. BN44 3WE Tel: 01903 816205 info@stmarysbramber.co.uk www.stmarysbramber.co.uk Open: Public Opening during September, for gardens only, on Sunday and Thursday 2pm to 6pm (Last entry to view gardens 4.45pm).

Check website re situation regarding House opening, as subject to Covid restrictions.

Offer: On buying a £6 Entry Fee to view the gardens, a free pot of tea on purchase of cake in the Tea Rooms. Offer only valid on production of this guide/website permit and during the 2021 Food & Drink Festival period. Entry will be endorsed on take up of offer.

RESTAURANTS, ACCOMMODATION, WINE BARS, CAFES, PUBS, CATERERS & COOKERY COURSES Best Western PLUS Old Tollgate Restaurant & Hotel The Street, Bramber, West Sussex. BN44 3WE Tel: 01903 879494 info@oldtollgatehotel.com www.oldtollgatehotel.com Open: Food served Monday to Friday 12 noon to 2pm; Saturday 12 noon to 3pm and 6pm to 9.30pm; Sunday 12 noon to 9.30pm.

Offer: During the Food & Drink Festival 2021 period, we are offering: 1 course lunch Monday to Friday and 1 course dinner Monday to Thursday at £10.00. Additional courses available at £5 each.

Afternoon Tea available throughout the Festival Period at £15.50 & Cream Tea at £7.50. Please show this guide/website festival pass upon arrival. Prior booking advisable.

Chequer Inn 41 High Street, Steyning, West Sussex. BN44 3RE Tel: 01903 814437 info@chequerinn.co.uk www.chequerinn.co.uk For opening times please check our website or telephone.

Offer: Free cup of coffee with any main meal taken.* Event: Charity Dish for the Chestnut Tree House, throughout Festival 2021 period only. (Page 11 for details)

Chez Joel – Café & Delicatessen 96 High Street, Steyning, West Sussex. BN44 3RD Tel: 01903 813311 chezjoel@live.co.uk www.steyningsouthdowns.co.uk Evening Bistro - Thursday, Friday & Saturday 7pm for dinner. Last orders 9pm Offer: Free coffee or digestif with every three-course dinner taken from Thursday to Saturday.* Event: Charity Dish for the Chestnut Tree House, throughout Festival 2021 period only. See page 11 for details

Gastro Catering

corporate, private dining & special celebrations

Millbrook, Horn Lane, Small Dole, BN5 9SA 01903 205923 events@gastrocatering.com www.gastrocatering.com Offer: 10% off an event booked to take place within the period November 2021-April 2022 subject to availability. Please mention the Festival when first enquiring and quote SF&DF21.

Jungle Tea Room Hole St, Ashington, Nr. Wiston. RH20 3DE 01903 892618 jungletearoom@gmail.com Open: Wed to Sat 9am-4.30pm. Sun 10am-4pm.

Offer: Free Tea or Coffee with first piece of cake purchased.*

Big Fish 48 High Street, Steyning, West Sussex. BN44 3RD Tel: 01903 812183 info@bigfishsteyning.co.uk www.facebook.com/BIG-FISH-275517103398470 Telephone or email to check opening hours.

Offer: Place an order worth over £15.00 at one visit and receive a free bag of large chips.*

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Mamma Mia (Italian Restaurant), 76 High Street, Steyning. BN44 3RD 01903 814319 bookings@mammamiasteyning.uk www.mammamiasteyning.uk For opening hours, see our website.

Offer: Free garlic bread and side portion of chips with every two main meals purchased. Booking advisable to avoid disappointment.*

Springwells Boutique B&B 9 High Street, Steyning, West Sussex. BN44 3GG Tel: 01903 812446 contact@springwells.co.uk www.springwells.co.uk.

Event 1: Chestnut Tree House Coffee & Cake Morning. Details page 12 Event 2: Antique Valuation, wine & lite-bites. Details page 13

The Artisan Bakehouse 1 Horsebridge Cottages, Horsebridge Common, Horsham Road, Ashurst. BN44 3AL Tel: 01903 810410 info@theartisanbakehouse.com www.theartisanbakehouse.com Offer: 5% discount on all bread making workshops booked in person at The Artisan Bakehouse within the 2021 Food & Drink Festival Period (but not necessarily taking place within that period) Please quote SF 2021 when booking or show this guide.

Event 1: 2nd September – Artisan Chocolate Making Masterclass. £140pp.

Event 2. 3rd September – Introduction to Sourdough & Slow Fermentation Workshop. £150pp.

Event 3. 4th to 5th September – Serious About Sourdough Weekend Workshop. £295pp.

Event 4: 23rd September – Baking Workshop: Mediterranean Breads. £145pp.

Event 5: 28th September – Baking Workshop: Pastry Making. £150pp.

Workshop day prices to include all refreshments and 2-course lunch, wine/coffee/tea and of course the goodies you have made!

Event 6. 25th September – Candle Lit 4-course Menu with Award Winning Chefs. Detail/price t.b.c.

All events are prior booking only.

More details/to book: www.theartisanbakehouse.com

The Castle Inn Hotel The Street, Bramber. BN33 3WE Tel: 01903 812102 steve@castleinnhotel.co.uk www.castleinnhotel.co.uk Please check website for opening hours or telephone.

Offer: Free bottle of Castle Inn House Red or White wine when a minimum of 2 people partake of a 3-course meal. Only one bottle per table regardless of numbers and how many guides are produced!* Event: Spanish Evening. See page 12 for details.

The Cobblestone Tea House 74 High Street, Steyning, West Sussex. BN44 3RD Tel: 01903 366171 thecobblestoneteahouse@live.co.uk www.cobblestoneteahouse.com Please check website for opening hours or telephone.

Offer: On THURSDAYS ONLY throughout the 2021 Festival period, enjoy a Cream Tea for TWO people for £6.50 (normally this price per person!)* Event 1: A Charity Scone for Chestnut Tree House – detail page 11.

Event 2 : Charity Dish for Chestnut Tree House - detail page 11.

Event 3: Teddy Bear’s Tea Party - detail page 12.

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The Fountain The Village, Ashurst, West Sussex. BN44 3AP Tel: 01403 710219 mail@fountainashurst.pub www.fountainashurst.pub Please check website for opening hours or telephone.

Offer: 1 x bottle of House Wine (red or white) per table of 4 or over, partaking of a minimum of a 2- course meal. Only 1 bottle per table no matter how many programmes are produced.*

The Fox Henfield Road, Small Dole, West Sussex. BN5 9XE Tel: 01273 491196 foxsmalldole@btconnect.com www.thefox-smalldole.co.uk Please check website for opening hours or telephone.

Offer: When dining in our restaurant, order and pay for 2 large glasses of House Wine for your table and get the rest of the bottle free! * Event: Tasty Countryside Walk. See page 14 for details

The Rising Sun Shoreham Road, Upper Beeding (Nr. Steyning), West Sussex. BN44 3TN Tel: 01903 814424 contact@risingsunupperbeeding.com www.risingsunupperbeeding.com For pub/restaurant opening hours please check website or telephone.

Offer: 15% off any main meal in our restaurant – lunch or dinner. *

The Star Inn, 130 High Street, Steyning, West Sussex. BN44 3RD Tel: 01903 813078 starsteyning@gmail.com www.2902202007567441218184-pub.business.site/ For opening hours please check website or telephone.

Offer: 10% discount on any meal over £10.* Event 1: 28th September Food & Drink Theme Quiz, 7.30 p.m. start. £1 per entry. Enjoy a competitive evening, testing your food and drink knowledge – which will include recognising various herbs, spices, different foods, drink etc. Fun prizes to be won! Make up a team or star as an individual – all welcome.

Event 2: Charity Dish for Chestnut Tree House - detail page 11.

Tottington Manor Edburton Road, Edburton, Nr. Henfield, West Sussex. BN5 9LJ Tel: 01903 815757 info@tottingtonmanor.co.uk www.tottingtonmanor.co.uk For opening hours please see our website or telephone.

Offer: Special Festival 2-course lunch for £15.00.* Event 1: Chestnut Tree House Charity Auction, Dinner & Dance.

See page 14 for details.

Event 2: Tasty Countryside Walk. See page 14 for details.

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Truffles Cafe 66 High Street, Steyning, West Sussex. BN44 3RD Tel: 01903 816140 molly@trufflesbakery.co.uk www.trufflesbakery.co.uk See website for opening hours.

Event: Charity Dish for the Chestnut Tree House. See page 11 for details.

Victoria’s Sponge, 116 High Street, Steyning. BN44 3RD 01903 814517 www.facebook.com/VictoriasSpongeSteyning Please telephone to check opening hours.

Offer: £6pp for delicious warm scone, Roddas clotted cream, jam and tea of your choice.* White Horse Smokehouse & Grill 23 High Street, Steyning, West Sussex. BN44 3SD Tel: 01903 814084 contact@whitehorsesteyning.co.uk www.whitehorsesteyning.co.uk Please check website or telephone to check opening hours.

Offer: September Express Lunch Menu – Monday to Friday 12 noon to 5pm. Great value selection of dishes to enjoy. Take advantage of all those special Festival offers in the High Street shops, and then come lunch with us!

Offer: When ordered at the same time, 2 cocktails for £10 or £12.

VINEYARDS & BREWERIES

Riverside Brewery, Unit 6, Beeding Court Business Park Shoreham Road, Upper Beeding West Sussex, BN44 3TN Tel: 01903 898030 info@riversidebreweryltd.co.uk www.riversidebreweryltd.co.uk Event 1: Three Fridays through the 2021 Festival period (Sept 10, 17 & Oct 1) offering a takeaway service at the address above, with 10% discount.

Event 2: 3-day Beer Festival see page 14 for details.

LOCAL PRODUCERS & RETAILERS The Gorilla Kitchen To be found every Wednesday evening at The Star, High Street, Steyning.

5pm to 9pm 07415 060 498 www.thegorillakitchen.com Event: Our Charity Pizza will be available during Festival Wednesdays, to include to include £1 donation to the Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice. Please present your Festival Guide/website festival pass when ordering this pizza. See page 11 for details.

Green and Healthy 4 Cobblestone Walk, 74 High Street, Steyning, West Sussex. BN44 3RD Tel: 01903 816838/07771 331284 catalyst4energy@gmail.com www.cobblestonewalksteyning.co.uk Open: Monday to Saturday 9.15am to 5.15pm Offer: Spend £20 or more on food in the shop at one time and choose a free chocolate bar. Cannot be used in conjunction with any of our other offers.*

Gris et Blanc,

Wiston Estate Winery Findon Park Farm, New Barn, Off Horsham Road A24, Findon, BN14 0RN (https://what3words.com/pirates.modem.curiosity) Tel: 01903 877845 winery@wistonestate.co.uk www.wistonestate.com/visit-us/sussex-wine-tours Event: Thursday 23rd September 11 am start. Vineyard Tour & Tasting with Kirsty Goring. £20 per ticket via website above - PRIOR BOOKING ONLY. This is one of most beautiful times of year in Wiston’s vineyard, heralding the beginning of harvest with the grapes at their optimal ripeness. Fresh coffee/tea & homemade cake on arrival while you hear a little history of the Estate and vineyard. An informative tour will follow before tasting 4 of the delicious award-winning sparkling wines, including the most recent vintage releases.

Adur Brewery Mouse Lane, Steyning, West Sussex BN44 3DG Tel: 01903 867614 info@adurvalleycoop.com www.adurbrewery.com Event 1: 18th September 2021 Brewery Open Day. 11am to 7pm.

FREE ENTRY. See how our beer is crafted and purchase beer at Brewery prices for this special day (free local delivery). Limited parking space so it is advised to arrive on foot (or bicycle!) Approx. 10 minute walk from Steyning Health Centre Car Park.

Event 2: 3-day Beer Festival. Ssee page 14 for details.

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80 High Street, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44 3RD 01903 812156/07515 853955 info@grisetblanc.co.uk www.grisetblanc.co.uk Offer: 20% discount on candles & aromatic diffusers. Essential ingredients to create that relaxing atmosphere for a romantic dinner!

Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.*

Model Bakery 119 High Street, Steyning. BN44 3RE Tel: 01903 813126 OR 20 Church Street, Steyning, BN44 3YB 01903 813785 modelbakery119@gmail.com Website: www.yell.com/biz/the-model-bakery-steyning-802402/ Offer 1: 2 x free small rolls with every large loaf purchased.* Offer 2: 10% discount on any LARGE cake purchased.*

Pizza Oven Steyning Car Park every Friday 6pm to 9pm Tel: 07769 155 057 lisa@thepizzaoven.co.uk www.thepizzaoven.co.uk Offer: One FREE small garlic bread with every 2 pizzas - or over - purchased at one transaction. For the 2021 Festival Fridays only as below.* Event: For the 2021 Food & Drink Festival only, purchase our very special Festival Charity Pizza and we will donate £1 to the Chestnut Tree House (details page 11). Festival Fridays – Sept 10, 17, 24 & Oct 1st.*

Raft

The Co-operative Food Steyning

54 High Street, Steyning, BN44 3RD 01903 959 380 steyning@raftfurniture.co.uk insta @raftfurnituresteyning and fb raftfurnituresteyning www.raftfurniture.co.uk Offer: 5% discount on all new orders for dining furniture (and most probably other furniture too, as you can enjoy breakfast in bed, or a coffee & cake on the sofa!).*

43 High Street, Steyning, West Sussex. BN44 3RE Tel: 01903 813240 www.co-operativefood.co.uk Offer: 10% discount on total store purchase £20 or over at one transaction, applied upon presentation of this guide/website festival pass. The 2021 Food & Drink Festival period only. Offer valid for one transaction, one guide per transaction. Entry will be endorsed on take up of discount. Promotion cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Springs Smoked Salmon Edburton, Henfield, West Sussex. BN5 9LN Tel: 01273 857338 sales@springssmokedsalmon.co.uk www.springssmokedsalmon.co.uk Open: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 2 pm.

Offer: 10% discount on total store purchase £10 or over at one transaction, and upon presentation of this guide or website festival pass. Valid for one transaction only. Entry will be endorsed on take up of discount. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.* Event: Smokery Tour. See page 13 for details

The Green Room 33 High Street, Steyning BN44 3YE 01903 813056/07867 337276 info@thegreenroomsteyning.co.uk www.thegreeenroomsteyning.co.uk Offer: 10% off food & drink chinawear. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.*

The Little Sweet Shop

63 High St Steyning BN44 3RE 01903 810060 info@steyningantiques.co.uk Offer: 10% discount on all food related items - such as dining chinaware, glassware and cutlery.*

51 High Street, Steyning, West Sussex. BN44 3RE Tel: 01903 879775 info@littlesweetshop.co.uk www.littlesweetshop.co.uk Open: Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm Offer: Spend £10 and receive a free 100 grams from one of our lovely old sweetie jars, stored on the shelves behind our till. *

Steyning Butchers

The Steyning Bookshop,

Steyning Antiques

77 High Street, Steyning, West Sussex. BN44 3RE Tel: 01903 816444. kempy62@yahoo.co.uk. www.steyningbutchers.co.uk Offer: 10% discount on purchases. Not to be used in conjunction with any of our other special offers. *

Steyning Store & Post Office 44 High St, Steyning BN44 3NA 01903 879033 ssandpo@gmail.com www.steyningstoreandpostoffice.co.uk Offer: 15% discount on any item in our store homeware/hardware department when you spend £20 or more. *

106 High Street Steyning. BN44 3RD Tel: 01903 812062 info@steyningbookshop.co.uk www.steyningbookshop.co.uk Offer: 15% discount on all cookery books in stock during the Food & Drink Festival 2021 period only and on presentation of this guide or website festival pass. An extra 5% discount on Vegan and Vegetarian books – same conditions apply.

The Sussex Grocer 88 High Street, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44 3RD 01903 444668 Steyning@knightsbudgens.co.uk Facebook/KnightsBudgensofSteyning Offer: See our advert with two special cut out coupon offers on page 2 of this guide. Terms & Conditions apply.

Event: Two dates to note: 4th September & 2nd October. The Sussex Grocer Tasting Event – 10am to 2pm. Drop by and experience the world of flavour – a chance to taste a selection from some of the superb Sussex food and drink products stocked at the shop.

The Basement 93 High Street, Steyning. BN44 3RE 01903 814936 thebasement93uk@gmail.com www.facebook.com/thebasement93/ Offer: 5% discount on tableware only. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.*

Truffles Bakery 66 High Street, Steyning, West Sussex. BN44 3RD Tel: 01903 816140 molly@trufflesbakery.co.uk www.trufflesbakery.co.uk See website for opening hours Offer: Spend over £5 in the shop (not applicable to our café) and receive a FREE small loaf of your choice*

Vintage & Home 94 High Street, Steyning, BN44 3RD 01903 813211/07940 990478 amanda@vintageandhomesussex.co.uk www.vintageandhomesussex.co.uk Offer: 10% discount on any new full kitchen installation orders or a 5% discount on any kitchen related furniture orders placed during this time. During the Festival 2021 period only and on presentation of this guide/website festival pass. Terms & Conditions apply.

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Cheesology,

FARMERS MARKET All the following businesses usually have stalls at the Steyning Farmers’ Market, held on the first Saturday of the month at Steyning High Street Car Park from 9am to 1pm. Sometimes not all will be in attendance because of unforeseen circumstances. *When stallholder is in attendance, offers listed below available at 4th September & 2nd October 2021 Steyning Farmers Markets ONLY and on production of this guide or website festival pass.

September 4th. The Market will include a Locally Distilled Alcoholic Spirits & Cocktail Tasting; the Champion Allotment Competition award ceremony; music; special Festival offers & the usual superb selection of food & drink stalls.

October 2nd. The Market will make sure the final day of our Festival goes with a swing – to include live music; the annual, and tremendously popular, Pumpkin Weigh (Daylands Farm donate all proceeds from the sale of their pumpkin plants to St Barnabas); a Farmers Market Produce Hamper Raffle for Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice (all content will be donated by the stallholders) plus more special offers from the wonderful selection of food & drink stalls.

07950 217351 info@cheesology.co.uk www.cheesology.co.uk Offer: Spend £15 or more on cheese and crackers (at one transaction only) and receive a free box of crackers (worth £2.65) - while stocks last.*

Culberry Nursery, Dappers Lane, Angmering, Nr. Littlehampton. BN16 4EW 01903 784107 info@culberry.com www.culberry.com Offer: 10% off all herb plants. Attending Steyning September Market only.*

Ditchling Spirits 07858 771367 sales@ditchlingspirits.com www.ditchlingspirits.com Offer: 10% off our 70cl bottles.*

Everything Spice Tel: 07887 537638 info@everythingspice.co.uk www.everythingspice.co.uk Offer: Buy 5 x curry kits and get 2 x side dish kits FREE.*

Fins and Forks Michael King, Unit 1 Titch Hill Farm, Titch Hill, Sompting, Lancing.

07880 360909 finsandforks@gmail.com www.finsandforks.co.uk Offer: Additional 5% discount on any Bait to Plate Booking made during the 2021 Festival dates.*

Bangin Beef Ltd.

FNK Pies

07796 614725 banginbeefsales@gmail.com Facebook: bangin Beef Offer: 10% discount on order of £10 or over.*

07582 023947 fnkpies@gmail.com www.fnkpiehouse.co.uk Offer: Any 4 pies for £10.*

Black Dog Forestry 07586 720155 alistair@blackdogforestry.com www.blackdogforestry.com Offer: Buy a cubic metre of Black Dog log mix and get a free bag of kindling.*

Calcot Charcuterie Calcot Farm Produce, Calcot Farm, Horsham Road, Steyning BN44 3AA Tel: 07835 541643 calcotfarmproduce@gmail.com www.calcotfarmproduce.co.uk Offer : 1 x pack of sausages, burger & bacon for £10.* One transaction only for the offer.

Chanctonbury Game, North Farm, London Rd, Washington, Pulborough RH20 4BB 01903 877551 chanctonburygame@btconnect.com www.chanctonburygame.co.uk Offer: 5% discount on any of our products. Not applicable with any of our other offers.*

Chanctonbury Organic Meats Great Barn Farm, Wiston.

07717 229538/01903 813270 greatbarnfarm@yahoo.com www.chanctonburyorganicmeats.co.uk Offer: 10% discount on produce available at the Steyning Market.*

Glass House Salads 100, First Avenue, Blatchmere, Chichester. PO20 7LQ Tel: 01243 512040 freer100@hotmail.co.uk Offer: Tomatoes at £1 per kilo at Steyning Farmers Market.*

Greenway Fruit Farm, Herstmonceux, Hailsham. BN27 4PP 01323 833118 greenwayfruitfarm@hotmail.com Offer: Spend £5 or over, get 10% off.* Harvey’s Poultry, Ranfold Farm, Five Oaks Road, Slinfold.

Tel: 01403 790023 gary.harvey225@btinternet.com Offer: 2 packs of turkey sausages for £6.00.* Iron Railway Vineyard, 11 Vincent Road, Coulsdon, Surrey. CR5 3GH 01737 551829 john.dicken.2015@outlook.com Offer: 5% discount on products from the range.* It’s a Scoop 07946 777780 kimbomorris@yahoo.co.uk www.itsascoop.uk Offer: Spend over £10 and get 5% off.*

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JaJu Beans and Leaves, 35 Oaklands Avenue, Saltdean, Brighton BN2 8LQ 01273 303758/07740 779936 info@jajubeansandleaves.co.uk www.jajubeansandleaves.co.uk Offer: 10% discount on any bag of coffee or tea.* Event: Coffee Tasting at Raft. See page 12 for details.

Pinehurst Pesto 07894 457737 alice@pinehurstpesto.co.uk Facebook: pinehurstpestos Offer: Buy 3 x 200g jars of any flavour pesto for £20.*

Rock Farm Veg

Great Taste Star 2018 07443 422817 jon@jakesartisanfoods.co.uk www.jakesartisanfoods.co.uk Offer: 10% off a large Christmas pork pie if ordered at Steyning Farmers Market on 4th September or 2nd October 2021.*

The Hollow, Washington, RH20 3DA 01273 694 746 ben@onechurchbrighton.org @rockfarmveg Open Wed/Thurs/Fri 10am to 3.30pm Offer: Visit this working market garden and horticultural therapy project and receive free bag of salad and a free tour of facilities/ projects.*

Jordan Cakes

Slake Spirits

07742 031949 jordanscakeandbakehouse@gmail.com www.jordanscakebakehouse.wixsite.com Offer: 10% off orders of 12 cupcakes or more plus 10% discount on orders over £3.*

01273 457765 info@slakespirits.com www.slakespirits.com Offer: 20% Discount on Distillery Tour and purchases made at the Distillery during the Festival dates only*.

Jake’s Artisan Foods

Katie’s Nuttery, Henfield 07753 446893 info@katiesnuttery.com www.katiesnuttery.com Offer: 20% off any purchase.*

Kerri’s Catch 07711 110086 da.hen@hotmail.co.uk www.viviersuk.co.uk/kerris-catch Offer: If available, plaice at £6 per kilo. (normally £9 per kilo).*

Krishna Caterers 07474 732961 himalipatel123@gmail.com Offer: Buy £5 worth of veggy snacks and get free mint & yogurt dip/ buy £10 worth and get free mango chutney dip. Or buy 4 curries and get free portion pilau rice.*

La Cena 07769 771632 lacenauk@gmail.com www.la-cena.myshopify.com insta: lacenauk Facebook: La Cena UK Offer: Buy 4 items and get a free grater plate. Or buy bowl (£15) + a plate (£10) for £20 (£5 discount).*

… more than Just Grasses , Patching, West Sussex.

Karen Hogarth - 07395 572701 justGrasses@btinternet.com Offer: 10% discount on purchases.* Mahmuts Kitchen , 30 Suffolk Street, Hove, BN3 5FN 01273 708625 arifdal@gmail.com Facebook: Mahmuts Kitchen Hove Offer: Dips & Meze – usually £2.75 per pot on offer at £5.00 for 2 pots.* Mesto Artisan Olive Oil Tel: 07939 530 251 info@mesto.co.uk www.mesto.co.uk Offer: 10% discount on our products ONLY at the September Steyning Farmers Market.*

Olives and Things Tel: 01962 777770 jeremyphillips100@hotmail.com www.olivesandthings.co.uk Offer: 3 small pots of olives for £10 or 1 large pot for £6.*

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Spirit of the Downs 07773 766225 michael@spiritofthedowns.co.uk www.spiritofthedowns.co.uk Offer: 2 x free soft mixers (soda,tonic or appletize) with each purchase of 1 x 500ml bottle.*

Sussex Roses Southlands Lane, West Chiltington, RH20 2JU 01798 813965 sales@sussexroses.co.uk www.not-grown-in-holland.co.uk Offer: 10% off cut flowers available at Farmers Markets on 4th September & 2rd October 2021 and at our nursery for the whole Festival period 4th September to 2nd October 2021.

Sprocket Industries Rustington.07877 676179 Facebook: sprocketindustries Offer: £10 off with every purchase over £30.00.*

The Baking Artist Haywards Heath.

07757 180533 Jo@jmmyles.com www.thebakingartist.bigcartel.com Offer: 10% off when you spend £10 or more.*

TheChunkydory 43 Burnham Rd, Worthing. BN13 2NL 07444 583073 info@thechunkydory.co.uk www.thechunkydory.co.uk Offer: 3 for 2 on all cookie dough rolls.*

The Pudding Company 07960 030 221 info@thepuddingcompany.com www.thepuddingcompany.com Offer: Buy 2 x Chocolate Pots and receive 2 x free shortbreads.*

The Quirky Mixologist 07595 054825 thequirkymixologist@outlook.com www.thequirkymixologist58.co.uk Offer: 10% off when you spend more than £10.*

The Sussex Dough Co. Shoreham.

07850 616423 hello@sussexdough.co.uk @thesussexdoughco Offer: 10% off a box of 5 or 10 bagels.* Twang-Love Nature Soaps 01798 812349 info@twangln.co.uk Offer: Buy 3 soaps and get a free 45 gram solid shampoo bar.*

FARMS & FISHERIES Alderwood Ponds Course Fishery, Horsham Road, Steyning. BN44 3AA For opening times please check our website, or email/telephone.

07713 468264/01903 816377 Pam or Julie alderwoodponds@hotmail.co.uk www.alderwoodponds.wordpress.com Offer: For Saturday 18th September 2021 we will be offering £2 discount on all advertised rod fees. Only for this one day and on production of this guide/website festival pass. If booking via phone, please quote SF 2021.

Daylands Farm Honeybridge Lane, Ashurst, West Sussex. BN44 3AW 01403 711057 enquiries@daylandsfarm.co.uk www.daylandsfarm.co.uk Farm fresh beef, lamb and pork available to order, cut and vacuum packed, with free local delivery or farm collection.

Event: Farm Walk & Cream Tea - 19th September & 26th September.

Details see page 12.

LOCAL EVENTS & COMPETITIONS not already covered within individual business headings See ALL events listed together on the back page.

LUNCH/DINNER/PIZZA/SCONE FOR Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice Various Steyning & District Eateries From Saturday 4th September until Saturday 2nd October, Charity Dishes will be on offer for lunch, dinner, pizzas and a Charity Scone, all to be found at various eateries in our area. Every year we support a Festival Charity, and this year it is the Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice.

Probably a name well known to all of you, we are honoured that they are part of the Festival and hope you will enjoy as many of these dishes as possible, to help raise a hefty donation to this much loved local charity.

These special dishes will be on offer for the whole Festival period, and each time they are chosen £1 will go to our charity. The Charity Scone will also attract a donation to our Charity. Of course, should you feel you wish to give an additional amount, it will be more than welcome.

Eateries with Charity Dish on offer: Chequer Inn, Chez Joel, Cobblestone Tea House, The Star Inn and Truffles – all in Steyning.

Pizzas at: Gorilla Kitchen every Wednesday evening at The Star, High Street, Steyning; Pizza Oven every Friday evening at the Steyning High Street Car Park.

Scone at: Cobblestone Tea House, Steyning.

STEYNING MUSEUM Exhibition: ‘A Passion for Growing’ Church Street, Steyning. BN44 3YB Tel: 01903 813333 contact@steyningmuseum.org.uk www.steyningmuseum.org.uk This special exhibition, to tie in with the Festival, will focus on our local allotment culture – something that is still as much alive today as in days gone by. There will be some oral history as well as exhibition pieces. On display from Wednesday 1st September. Museum open Wednesday to Sunday 10am-4pm. FREE ENTRY

COCOA LOCO & HIGGIDY PIES SHARING RECIPES ON LINE Visit www.steyningdistrictfooddrinkfestival.co.uk throughout the Festival dates and you will find two of our kind sponsors, Cocoa Loco & Higgidy Pies, sharing a favourite recipe and demonstrating how to get it successful put together. We hope to have a Recipe corner on our website too, where you can leave YOUR favourite recipe to share with others.

Fingers crossed on that one, so please check our site to see if we have managed to get that system up and running !

SAFFRONS OPEN GARDEN FOR THE CHESTNUT TREE HOUSE CHILDREN’S HOSPICE Sunday 29th August 2021. 2pm to 4pm Tickets available from: The Steyning Bookshop,106 High Street, Steyning BN44 3RD. 01903 812062. info@steyningbookshop.co.uk Tim & Bernardean Melton are delighted to welcome you to this very special opening of their NGS garden. Enjoy a personal tour, tea/coffee and homemade cake for £10 per person, with all ticket sale proceeds being for the benefit of the Chestnut Tree House. Some plants maybe on sale, if stocks still available. Limited numbers so by PRIOR BOOKING ONLY from contact details above.

RAISE YOUR SPIRITS – LOCALLY DISTILLED LIQUOR & COCKTAIL TASTING Saturday 4th September.

Steyning Farmers Market, Steyning High Street Car Park.

To confirm Tasting Session Times go to www.steyningdistrictfooddrinkfestival.co.uk for update.

A chance to indulge and taste locally distilled gin, brandy and vodka. A Mixologist will also be hand to produce special Festival cocktails to give you ideas on how to serve any of these liquors at home. One not to be missed – pure fun all round !

CHAMPION ALLOTMENT 2020 COMPETITION AWARD CEREMONY PRESENTATION TO WINNERS by our Judges, Louise Crush, Eddie Woodward and guest Judge Charles Ashby Saturday 4th September at 11am Steyning Farmers Market, Steyning High Street Car Park.

RUSHFIELD PLANT CENTRE, POYNINGS have generously sponsored prize vouchers to third place HIGGIDY PIES have kindly provided superb goodie bags for all winners.

The Championship Trophy donated by STEYNING & DISTRICT COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

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GREENING STEYNING at The Farmers Market Saturday 4th September. 9.30pm to 1pm Farmers Market, Steyning High Street Car Park.

Email: Lifestyle@greeningsteyning.org www.greeningsteyning.org Our stall will celebrate the positive climate impact of eating less meat. A number of vegetarian & vegan cookbooks will also be on display – all available from Steyning Bookshop, whose cookery book Festival offer of 15% discount on page 7, will be supplemented with an extra 5% discount on vegan & vegetarian publications. Bring along your favourite vegetarian and vegan recipes which we will share after the Festival. Delicious vegan snacks available on the stall. Come early!

SHOP WINDOWS, HIGH STREET, STEYNING Saturday 4th September. 2pm onwards Judging of the Best Food Theme Shop Window Competition.

STEYNING & DISTRICT BUSINESS CHAMBER kindly sponsor prizes for this competition.

Two competition categories, one for Foodie Shops and one for NonFoodie. Who will be our champions this year? Do come and admire all the windows and the hard work that goes into producing them

CHOCOLATE & COFFEE TASTING AT RAFT Saturday 4th September 10.30am to 2.30pm 54, High Street, Steyning.

Perfection - the beautiful furniture showrooms of Raft plus enjoying the delicious, award winning chocolate treats from Cocoa Loco and the premium, hand roasted coffee of JaJu. Taste and relax!

STEYNING COMMUNITY ORCHARD APPLE JUICING. FREE EVENT Sunday 5th September – 1pm-4pm.

Fletchers Croft Marquee – opposite St Andrew’s Church steyningorchard@gmail.com www.steyningcommunityorchard.org Facebook.com/steyningcommunityorchard Come juice with us !

SPRINGWELLS MORNING COFFEE & CAKES FOR The Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice Tuesday 7th September.

Timed tickets available for 10.30am, 11am or 11.30 am entry.

Springwells Boutique B&B, High Street, Steyning. 01903 812446. contact@springwells.co.uk Prior ticket only - £6.50 pp to include coffee & cake - the entire ticket cost going to Chestnut Tree House. Please purchase from details above/ visit Springwells direct. This lovely location & ideal function venue - with its beautiful bedrooms and glorious gardens - will host the occasion in the garden or socially distanced indoors, depending on weather! There will also be a raffle. Support our much loved charity while enjoying this happy morning.

INDIAN STREET CAFE AT SAKALA Friday 10th September 6pm start Sakala, 50 High Street, Steyning, West Sussex BN44 3RD 07973 224220 helen@sakala.co.uk As a shop selling Indian handmade products, Sakala is, of course, the ideal venue for a Curry evening! Taking place just outside the shop, the Indian Street Cafe will be selling authentic Indian food served from

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Sakala’s own rickshaw - Mougli. All will be lovingly prepared by Sakala Supper Club Chef, Martina from Yoga Chef Amore. Come along and join us – eat at the rickshaw or take home.

For more information contact Helen at details above or visit the shop.

THE GREAT STEYNING BAKE OFF ORGANISED BY THE ARTISAN BAKEHOUSE & COBBLESTONE WALK. PRIZES SPONSORED BY COCOA LOCO Saturday 11th September. Steyning Centre.

12 noon to 1pm –arrival of entries. 1 to 2.30 Closed Judging. 2.30 p.m. onwards Prize giving, raffle & produce sale.

Please check www.steyningdistrictfooddrinkfestival.co.uk for confirmation of detail.

Get those secret family recipes in action and enter your delicious home-made cakes & bakes to the superb 2021 Steyning Festival Bake Off! Six OPEN classes - Best Chocolate Cake, Bread, Tray Bake, Cup Cakes, Afternoon Tea Treat, Sweet or Savoury Pastry plus an overall Star Baker. 4 to 12 year olds can enter all classes with an overall child winner.

Professional judges. Certificates and choccy goodie bags for winners provided by local, award winning COCOA LOCO, producer of handmade organic Fairtrade chocolates. Refreshments available for guests at Prize Giving plus Competition entries once judged, will be put on sale with tea/coffee or auctioned to help with the expenses of running the competition - all subject to directives allowing. Entry forms available on day when delivering “bakes” or request by prior email if more convenient: steyningsouthdowns@gmail.com £1 per entry fee payable on the day.

SPANISH EVENING at The Castle, Bramber Supporting The Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice 11th September 7.45 pm arrival – dinner to start at 8pm The Castle Inn Hotel The Street, Bramber BN33 3WE Tel: 01903 812102 steve@castleinnhotel.co.uk www.castleinnhotel.co.uk Even if you did not manage to holiday in Spain this year, you can still celebrate all things Spanish at this wonderful event. A glass of Sangria on arrival, colourful and exciting cabaret of live Flamenco dancing, 3-course dinner & coffee. So much to enjoy in just one evening! All inclusive price: £35 per person to also include a £5 donation to the Festival charity, the Chestnut Tree House. Tickets available from contact details above, or visit the Castle in person to purchase.

FARM WALK & CREAM TEA for Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution led by Derek Crush Two dates to choose from: Sunday 12th September & Sunday 26th September 2.30pm.

Daylands Farm, Honeybridge Lane, Ashurst, West Sussex. BN44 3AW Tel: 01403 711057 enquiries@daylandsfarm.co.uk www.daylandsfarm.co.uk A wonderful guided walk through glorious farmland, with a fantastic homemade tea to welcome you back ! £15 per person with proceeds going to the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution. Limited numbers – pre-booking essential at contact details above quoting ‘SF 2021’.

Please show this guide/website festival pass upon arrival and wear sensible shoes.

WISTON HOUSE GARDEN TOUR, ENGLISH SPARKLING WINE TASTING & CANAPES Sunday 12th September 4pm – 6pm. Wiston House, Wiston.

Tel: 01903 877845 winery@wistonestate.co.uk Tickets: www.wistonestate.com/visit-us/sussex-wine-tours A fantastic combination: a tour of the beautiful gardens of Wiston House under the expert guidance of Head Gardener, Michael Ferguson, followed by a tasting of four Wiston Estate sparkling wines led by Kirsty Goring. £30 per person to include garden tour and wine tasting paired with delicious canapes. Prior booking ONLY, tickets available from details above.

SPRINGS SMOKERY TOUR at Springs Smoked Salmon Two dates to choose from: Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th September 11.30 am start Springs Smoked Salmon, Edburton, Henfield, West Sussex. BN5 9LN Tel: 01273 857338 sales@springssmokedsalmon.co.uk www.springssmokedsalmon.co.uk FREE TOUR but prior booking needed – contact details above to reserve your place. Learn about how this wonderful Smokery achieves such a delicious product – watch how the filleting takes place, and then the smoking. Nick Hook will be your guide with only limited numbers within the party (subject to Covid rules and restrictions at the time).

CAROLINE’S HIGGIDY PIES FOODIE CHALLENGES Monday 13th September to Friday 17th September – Picture Challenge Monday 20th September to Friday 24th September – Word Search Higgidy Pies Goodie Bag Prize for each winner Email carolineouttogras@talktalk.net for entry sheet.

Have a go at two completely different quizzes during the two weeks listed above – all conducted by email. Six prizes up for grabs from Higgidy Pies, one of our generous sponsors.

For the first competition each day you will be sent a set of five picture challenges featuring such topics as world cuisine, ingredients and TV chefs. Then, in the second week, a word search with a difference. All information will be sent to you by email; just complete the answer sheet and send it back. This is for fun rather than a serious quiz, so you can share with family and friends, Google and ‘cheat’ as much as you like. All the top scorers will go into a hat and, from this, three winners for each quiz drawn …. it is the taking part which counts!

DENHAMS ANTIQUES VALUATION EVENING at SPRINGWELLS Thursday 16th September. 6.30 pm to 8pm.

Venue: Springwells, High Street, Steyning. 01903 812446. contact@springwells.co.uk PRIOR BOOKING ONLY. Tickets from above contact details or personal visit. £15.95pp to include a glass of wine, lite-bites (Scampi & tartare sauce or Hallomi & sweet chilli jam – both with chips) and valuation.

Denhams Antique & Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers will host the evening and give an idea of how much – or how little – that treasure you have secreted away is worth. If your objet d’arts is food related (china, glass, silver cutlery, copper moulds, corkscrews, etc), all the better, but if not bring it along anyway! To celebrate the news, or ease the pain, enjoy wine and lite-bites in the beautiful surroundings of Springwells, as you await a decision.

COBBLESTONE TEA HOUSE TEDDY BEARS TEA PARTY & BEST DRESSED TEDDY COMPETITION IN CONJUNCTION WITH COCOA LOCO & THE STEYNING BOOKSHOP

Friday 17th September 4.30 pm Cobblestone Tea House, Cobblestone Walk, 74 High Street, Steyning, BN44 3RD 01903 366171 thecobblestoneteahouse@live.co.uk Numbers limited - prior booking only. Tickets available from above or personal visit. Delightful family outing, welcoming children, teddy bears & adults! While enjoying the scrumptious afternoon tea, a Steyning Bookshop representative will read from one of their many children’s books. Best Dressed Teddy Bears will be judged; Prize, a yummy Cocoa Loco goodie box, with bag of chocolate buttons for all entries. Children £7.50 and adults £8.50pp.

COBBLESTONE “FOOD FOR THOUGHT” DAY Saturday 18th September 74 High Street, Steyning, BN44 3RD www.cobblestonewalk.co.uk For one day only, Cobblestone Walk - with its host of independent shops - will be food fanatics! Our shops and the Tea House will have food themes and for this special day, offers and discounts will be available.

On site there will also be a Food Donation Point supporting our local most vulnerable young people and their families. Your gift will help those who are so desperately in need, something that has become even more evident during the Coronavirus crisis. Anyone donating tinned, packet or non-perishable food will be entered into our raffle. Join us in our unique shopping village and gardens and take advantage of the fabulous offers & discounts, plus supporting those in need.

WEST GRINSTEAD & DISTRICT PLOUGHING & AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY PLOUGHING MATCH & SHOW Saturday 18th September 9.30am. start.

To be held at: Priors Byne Farm, Partridge Green.

Entry: £6 adults, children under 14 years FREE. 01903 879488 (Rowan Allan). rallan@hjburt.co.uk www.westgrinsteadploughing.co.uk Ploughing classes with Vintage, Novice & Open ploughing to Horse Ploughing, Steam Ploughing, Hedge Laying and Welding Competitions plus the Livestock Show with cattle & sheep classes. Try the coconut shy or skittles, watch the Farrier Display, cheer on the teams in the Tug-ofWar, see the Sheep Shearing and Livestock Displays. Breakfast, lunches & snacks plus licenced bar. Hop on a tractor & trailer ride to see all the show has to offer. A great family day out.

FRANKLAND ARMS SUSSEX PUDDING EVENING WITH LOCAL AUTHOR KEVIN NEWMAN Wednesday 22nd September – 6pm to 9pm Frankland Arms, Washington, Nr Wiston. RH20 4AL 01903 891405 info@thefranklandarms.com www.thefranklandarms.com Prolific local author Kevin Newman launches his new book, Pond Puddings and Sussex Smokies in conjunction with the chance to sample the pub’s delicious new range of both savoury & sweet puddings, including of course, the Sussex Pond Pudding. Kevin will give a short presentation about his book and sign any special discounted copies purchased on the night, followed by a quiz about Sussex food & drink over the centuries. To reserve a table for supper and enjoy all this free entertainment and pudding sampling, use the contact details above.

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SAKALA CLUB FESTIVAL SUPPER

TASTY COUNTRYSIDE WALK – Walk & Eat!

Thursday 24th September - Opens at 7.30pm Prior booking only as limited seating. £25 per person.

Sakala, 50 High Street, Steyning, West Sussex BN44 3RD 07973 224220 helen@sakala.co.uk Helen as host and Martina from Yoga Chef Amore creating an authentic Thali using hand ground spices from the Women Refuge in Pune - all set for a wonderful evening at Sakala. To book & purchase your ticket please either contact Helen at details above, or drop into the shop.

Thursday 30th September 11.30 am meet Meet at TOTTINGTON MANOR, EDBURTON (parking on site) at 11.30 am for coffee, before setting off at 12 noon for the guided walk through open countryside and ancient woodland. Around 12.45pm stop for 1-course lunch at THE FOX, SMALL DOLE. After lunch walk will continue, arriving back at Tottington Manor around 4pm for Tea/Coffee & Cake. Total distance around 5.5 miles. £20 per person to include morning coffee, one-course lunch, tea & cake plus complimentary guide.

Numbers limited so prior booking only.

Tickets available at www.steyningdistrictfooddrinkfestival.co.uk

3-DAY BEER FESTIVAL (jointly organised by Adur Brewery & Riverside Brewery) LOCALLY BREWED REAL ALE AND LOCAL “CRAFT CIDERS” Friday 24th September - 6pm until 10pm Saturday 25th September - 12.00 noon until 10pm Sunday 26th September -12 noon until 8pm (or when the beer runs out) Arranged by: Adur Brewery & Riverside Brewery (see their contact details on page 6) Venue: Steyning Football Club, Birchwood Grounds, Shooting Field, Steyning. BN44 3RQ This year’s Beer Festival is once again being organised by our two local breweries, Adur Brewery & Riverside Brewery and hosted by Steyning Football Club. A wonderful opportunity to sample beers, not only from the joint organisers, but also other local breweries plus locally produced ciders. The Football Club bar will offer a full range of alternatives to real ale, plus hot food. NO ENTRY FEE, however, capacity will be limited to comply with the Club fire regulations.

PUBS & BREWERIES OF STEYNING WALK with Dr. Janet Pennington Sunday 26th September 11 am prompt start.

Duration around 2 hours.

FREE EVENT – No booking required, just turn up.

Tel: 07703 133952 jpsussex@icloud.com www.sussexhistorytalks.co.uk Meet outside the entrance to the Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, BN44 3XZ (opposite the Church of St. Andrew & St. Cuthman.)

A walk through half a millennium of Steyning’s liquid history – more of a ramble really, with plenty of stops. See where breweries, malthouses, inns and public houses were situated in the past and whether we can find any traces of them today. Some pubs are fortunately still with us – here is your chance to see and hear some of their history. After the walk, why not visit the Beer Festival being held at the Sussex Football Club and sample some local ale before you head for home!

BRAMBER BROOKS NATURE RESERVE WITH BRIANNE REEVE - TOLLGATE TEA OPTIONAL EXTRA Tuesday 28th September 2pm start.

Meet at the car park The Street Bramber (opposite the Castle hotel) BN44 3WE Numbers limited, so book your FREE attendance at steyningsouthdowns@gmail.com FREE EVENT with tea as an added option. Brianne Reeve, a local guide, will lead you on a walk through the exciting new Bramber Brooks Nature Reserve and then on to the nearby glorious stretch of the River Adur.

Fairly level ground, but please wear sensible shoes and bring water if hot. To extend your stay in Bramber, a delicious cream tea is available at £7.50 per head at The Old Tollgate Restaurant & Hotel. A lovely way to complete the outing.

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STEYNING COMMUNITY ORCHARD APPLE JUICING Saturday 2nd October – 1pm-4pm.

Steyning Memorial Playing Fields. steyningorchard@gmail.com www.steyningcommunityorchard.org Facebook.com/steyningcommunityorchard FREE EVENT - Another opportunity to come juice with us!

BLACK TIE DINNER & DANCE WITH CHARITY AUCTION FOR THE CHESTNUT TREE HOUSE Saturday 2nd October - 7.30pm for 8pm.

Tottington Manor, Edburton, Nr. Henfield, West Sussex. BN5 9LJ Tel: 01903 815757 info@tottingtonmanor.co.uk www.tottingtonmanor.co.uk Final night of the Festival. A really outstanding special event, arranged by the new fantastic team at Tottington Manor to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Festival. A black tie event with Charity Auction, 3-course dinner, music & dancing. £45.00 per head including a £5 donation to Chestnut Tree House. Superb items to be auctioned to raise funds for our charity by local auctioneers, Denhams. By prior ticket purchase only – available from contact details above. Don’t miss it!

HARVEST FESTIVAL CELEBRATIONS DISTRICT CHURCHES Sunday 26th September Steyning Methodist Church, High Street, Steyning. 10.30am Harvest Festival Service. During the service people are invited to bring forward dried and non-perishable goods, toiletries, socks, etc., for the Worthing Churches Homeless Project. No arrangements at the moment for a Harvest meal, but please check local notices for updates.

Sunday 3rd October St. Andrew & St. Cuthman Church Steyning. 9.30am Harvest Festival Service. Harvest Festival celebrations not yet confirmed ring 01903 813276 for update. During the service, gifts of tinned and packet foods are invited to support the work of the Family Support Charity.

Sunday 3rd October St. Nicholas Church, Bramber. 8.30am Harvest Festival Service.

St. Peter’s Church, Upper Beeding. 10am Harvest Festival Service.

01903 815850 for any queries. Come and join us as we celebrate and give thanks for the Harvest. During the service donations of tinned & packet foods gratefully received.

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AUGUST Open Garden & Refreshments for The Chestnut Tree House. Saffrons, Steyning 29 SEPTEMBER 2 Artisan Chocolate Making Masterclass. The Artisan Bakehouse, Ashurst 3 Introduction to Sourdough & Slow Fermentation Workshop. The Artisan Bakehouse, Ashurst.

4 Farmers Market – live music, special offers from stallholders. Steyning High Street Car Park 4 Local Distilled Spirits & Cocktail Tasting. Farmers Market 4 Cocoa Loco Chocolate & JaJu Coffee Tasting. The Raft, Steyning.

4 Greening Steyning Stall. Farmers Market, Steyning.

4 The Sussex Grocer Product Tasting. The Sussex Grocer, Steyning.

4 Allotment Competition Prize Giving. Farmers Market 11 am 4 Shop Window Competition Judging Day. Steyning High Street 4 & 5 Serious About Sourdough Weekend – 2 day Workshop. The Artisan Bakehouse, Ashurst.

5 Steyning Community Orchard Apple Juicing. Fletchers Croft Marquee.

Coffee & Cake for The Chestnut Tree House. Springwells, Steyning 7 10 Indian Street Café at Sakala, High Street, Steyning.

10,17 Brewery Taste & Buy. Riverside Brewery, Upper Beeding.

11 Great Steyning Bake Off. Steyning Centre, Steyning.

Spanish Evening for Chestnut Tree House. The Castle Inn Hotel, Bramber 11 12 Wiston House Garden Tour, Sparkling Wine Tasting & Canapes. Wiston.

13 Caroline’s Higgidy Pies Foodie Picture Challenge begins – email event 14 Springs Smoked Salmon Tour of Smokery. Edburton.

15 Springs Smoked Salmon Tour of Smokery. Edburton.

16 Denhams Antique Valuations, Wine & Lite-Bites. Springwells, Steyning 17 Teddy Bear’s Tea Party. Cobblestone Tea House, Steyning 18 West Grinstead Ploughing Matches. Partridge Green.

18 Open Brewery Day. Adur Brewery, Steyning 18 Cobblestone “Food for Thought” Day. Cobblestone Walk, Steyning.

19 Daylands Farm Walk & Cream Tea. Ashurst 20 Caroline’s Higgidy Pies Foodie Challenge Word Search begins – email event 22 Sussex Pudding Evening with author Kevin Newman. The Frankland Arms, Washington.

23 Mediterranean Breads Workshop. The Artisan Bakehouse, Ashurst.

23 Wiston Vineyard Tour & Sparkling Wine Tasting with Kirsty Goring.

24 Sakala Club Supper at Sakala. High Street, Steyning.

24,25,26 Beer Festival. Steyning Football Club. Steyning.

25 Candle Lit 4-Course Dinner with Award Winning Chefs. The Artisan Bakehouse, Ashurst.

26 Harvest Festival Service. Steyning Methodist Church.

26 Pubs & Breweries of Steyning Walk with Dr Janet Pennington. Steyning.

26 Daylands Farm Walk & Cream Tea. Ashurst 28 Bramber Brooks Walk with Brianne Reeves – optional tea at The Old Tollgate, Bramber.

28 Pastry Making Workshop. The Artisan Bakehouse, Ashurst.

28 Pub Foodie Quiz. The Star Inn, Steyning.

30 Tasty Countryside Walk – Walk & Eat ! Tottington Manor, Edburton & The Fox, Small Dole.

OCTOBER 1 Brewery Taste & Buy. Riverside Brewery, Upper Beeding.

2 Farmers Market - Pumpkin Weigh, special offers, live music. Steyning High Street Car Park Farmers Market Hamper – Raffle for Chestnut Tree House. Steyning High Street Car Park 2 2 The Sussex Grocer Product Tasting . The Sussex Grocer, Steyning.

2 Steyning Community Orchard Apple Juicing. Memorial Playing Fields, Steyning.

Black Tie Charity Auction for Chestnut Tree House. Dinner & Dance. Tottington Manor, Edburton 2 3 Harvest Festival Service & Lunch. St Peter’s Church, Upper Beeding & St Nicholas Church, Bramber 3 Harvest Festival Service. St Andrew & St Cuthman Church, Steyning