Welcome to the 2023 Steyning & District Food and Drink Festival!
Firstly, may we take this opportunity to profusely and sincerely thank all our superb and generous sponsors. Their help, support and enthusiasm ensures our Festival becomes a reality. We really cannot thank them enough.
This year our sponsors are:
GOLD SPONSORS
HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL - Providing a range of public services making Horsham District a great place to live, work and visit. Supporting local communities with advice on availability of grants & funding for projects and events; various free training programmes/workshops and start-up business support and information. www.horsham.gov.uk
SILVER SPONSORS
THE SUSSEX GROCER - Knight’s Budgens is a family owned & operated business who have been running award winning shops since 2007. Providing a vast range of food, drink & household needs, many products are Sussex sourced, something of which they are very proud. www.facebook.com/KnightsBudgensofSteyning
BRONZE SPONSORS
HJ BURT – One of the area’s longest standing independent estate agencies; unprecedented service covering all property matters. www.hjburt.co.uk
COCOA LOCO –Local award winning ethical chocolate producers. www.cocoaloco.co.uk
HIGGIDY PIES – Local producer, making glorious everyday food to help people live well. www.higgidy.co.uk
RUSHFIELDS PLANT CENTRE - Offering a huge range of plants & shrubs, a popular café and an outstanding Farm Shop. www.rushfields.com
STEYNING PARISH COUNCIL - supporting community projects wherever possible. www.steyningpc.gov.uk
STEYNING & DISTRICT BUSINESS CHAMBER - Promoting, protecting and developing the interests of the business community of Steyning and District. www.steyningchamber.co.uk
STEYNING & DISTRICT COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP –Volunteers organising projects/events to bring benefit to residents, businesses & visitors. www.visitsteyning.co.uk
WEST GRINSTEAD & DISTRICT PLOUGHING & AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY – established in 1871. Very pro-active in promoting the interests of the local farming community. www.westgrinsteadploughing.co.uk/about-us
N.B. Due to the times in which we live, government safety directives may come into effect at any time and Festival events listed may therefore be subject to amendment or even cancellation. Business opening times may also vary, so it is advisable to always check before visiting.
Please visit our website www.steyningdistrictfooddrinkfestival.co.uk to check for any possible changes/updates.
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Photo: West Sussex County Times
Please note
Please note that all offers listed within this guide and starred with an asterisk, are valid only during the Steyning & District Food and Drink Festival 2023 and on production to the business involved of this guide or downloaded festival website pass to be found at www.steyningdistrictfooddrinkfestival.co.uk. Also, these offers cannot 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).
Offer: On buying a £8 Entry Fee to view the gardens, a free pot of tea when purchasing cake in the Tea Rooms. Offer only valid on production of this guide/website permit and during the 2023 Food & Drink Festival period. The offer is only valid for one transaction and our entry within the guide/pass will be endorsed once this offer has been redeemed
RESTAURANTS, ACCOMMODATION, WINE BARS, CAFES, PUBS, CATERERS & FOOD/ DRINK/FLOWER WORKSHOPS & COURSES
Best Western Plus Old Tollgate Hotel & Restaurant
The Street, Bramber, West Sussex. BN44 3WE
Tel: 01903 879494 info@oldtollgatehotel.com
www.oldtollgatehotel.com
Please check website for restaurant opening hours.
Offer: During the Food & Drink Festival 2023 period, we are offering 10% discount on food taken within our restaurant. You must show this guide/website festival pass upon arrival to be eligible for the offer. Pre-booking advisable*
Big Fish
48 High Street, Steyning, West Sussex. BN44 3RD Tel: 01903 812183 info@bigfishsteyning.co.uk
www.facebook.com/bigfish
Telephone to check opening hours.
Offer: Place an order worth over £17.00 at one visit and receive one free bag of large chips*
Chalk
North Farm, Washington, RH20 4BB
01903 877845. chalk@wistonestate.com
www.wistonestate.com/restaurant
Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner on selected days. See opening hours on website above.
Event: Celebrity Dinner see page 17 for details.
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: Enjoy a meal for Two: 2 x starters followed by 2 x Main Meals for £30, excluding Sundays*
Event 1: Charity Dish for St Barnabas throughout Festival 2023 period only. Page 14 for details .
Event 2: Curry & Quiz Night. See page 17 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 from 7pm for dinner.
Offer: Free coffee or digestif with every three-course dinner taken from Thursday to Saturday *
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Floral Salvage
93 High Street, Steyning. BN44 3RE
07905 199189 gillie.fuller@floralsalvage.co.uk
www.floralsalvage.co.uk
Closed Tuesday & Sunday. Other days open 10am to 4pm.
Offer 1: 10% Discount on all bouquets over the value of £20*
Offer 2: 10% Discount on all courses/workshops shown on page xx booked or taken during the F&D Festival period 2023*
Events: Flower Workshops/Courses – see page 15 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 2023-April 2024 subject to availability. Please mention the Festival when first enquiring and quote SF&DF23*
Golding Barn Café
Golding Barn Industrial Estate, Henfield Rd, Henfield BN5 9XH 01903 817103 email:goldingbarncafe@gmail.com
Open: Mon to Fri - 8am to 4pm. www.facebook.com/Golding-Barn-Cafe-490698444396447
Instagram: goldingbarncafe
Offer: Free Tea or Coffee with first piece of cake purchased*
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 with first piece of cake purchased*
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. Not applicable in conjunction with any other offer. Booking advisable to avoid disappointment*
Mixology Group
Unit 1 Davigdor Mews, Rear of 64 Davigdor Rd, Hove, BN3 1RF 01273 277076 info@mixologygroup.co.uk
www.mixologygroup.co.uk
The owners living locally, this company provide training for cocktail making, help with events and so much more.
Offer: 20% discount when booking an “Introduction Cocktails & Mixology Course” at their Hove School. Booking to occur during the 2023 Festival Period but not necessarily taking place during that time. Please quote SF2023 when enquiring, using the email above*
Event: Festival Cocktail see 15 for details.
The Artisan Bakehouse
1 Horsebridge Cottages, Horsebridge Common, Horsham Road, Ashurst. BN44 3AL
Tel: 01903 810410 info@theartisanbakehouse.com
www.theartisanbakehouse.com
Offer 1: 5% discount on all bread making workshops booked within the 2023 Food & Drink Festival Period (but not necessarily taking place within that period) Please quote SFBAKE5 when booking on line or telephoning*
Offer 2: 10% discount on ON LINE courses. Same T&C as Offer 1. Please quote SFBAKE10 when booking on line or telephoning*
Events: See details of 5 courses available on page 16.
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! *
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 2023 Festival period, 20% discount when you spend £20 or over*
Event 1: A Charity Scone for Chestnut Tree House – See page 14 for details.
Event 2 : Charity Dish for Chestnut Tree House See page 14 for details.
Event 3: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party & Competition. See page 16 for details.
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Mixology Group
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: 1 x glass of Coolhurst Rose when booking a table at our fabulous outside Champagne & Seafood Bar*
Offer 2: 10% discount on bookings made within the September 2023 Festival period for a private party reservation in our Skittle Alley during November 2023. Subject to availability and please mention this offer at time of initial inquiry*
Event: October Quiz Night - see page 18 for details
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 17 for details.
The Hub, Church Lane, Upper Beeding. BN44 3HP
www.thehubbeeding.org/hub-cafe
Open: Monday to Friday 9am to 12noon.
Offer: For the week 4th to 11 September 2023, 20% off purchases within the café when you spend £5 or more. You will need to either download the voucher from the Festival website or show this guide entry when taking up the offer. If the latter, the entry will be endorsed once used*
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*
Event: 7th October – Band Night with Pub Grub – see page 18 for details
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.
Event 1: 22nd to 29th September – Beer Festival Week. See page 17 for details
Event 2: 26th September Food & Drink Theme Quiz, 7.30 p.m. start. see page 17 for details
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: Festival Prosecco Afternoon Tea – sandwiches, sausage rolls/tartlets, scones/jam/cream, seasonal cakes & pastries, tea/ coffee PLUS a complimentary glass of Prosecco. What a spread ! £25 per person*
Event 1: Charity Dish for Chestnut Tree House – see page 14 for details
Event 2: 22nd September – A Taste of Sussex – Wine Tasting & Small Plates Supper. See page 17 for details.
Event 3: Tasty Country Walk. See page 17 for details.
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 Chestnut Tree House – see page 14 for details.
Victoria's Sponge
116 High Street, Steyning. BN44 3RD 01903 816248
www.facebook.com?VictoriasSpongeSteyning
Please check opening hours via phone or Facebook page.
OFFER: £6 pp for delicious warm scone, Roddas clotted cream, jam & 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 1: 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 2: When ordered at the same time, 2 cocktails for £10 or £14.
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The Fountain
VINEYARDS & BREWERIES
Wiston Estate Winery
North Farm, Washington, RH20 4BB
Tel: 01903 877845 winery@wistonestate.co.uk
https://www.wistonestate.com/events/
Event: Wiston Wine & Food Pairing Tour – a very special event. Page 17 for details.
Adur Brewery
Mouse Lane, Steyning, West Sussex BN44 3DG Tel: 01903 867614 info@adurvalleycoop.com
www.adurbrewery.com
Offer: See Farmers Market category for offer available at the September & October markets.
G&H Spirits
PO Box 2628 Steyning BN5 0FS
info@georgieandhenners.co.uk www.georgieandhenners.co.uk
Based in Upper Beeding, G&H Spirits are a multi award-winning spirits brand comprising of their ever-popular Initial Gin range, plus their new addition, Drinks with Spirit.
Offer: 10% off all orders placed online during the September Food & Drink Festival 2023. Use code: STEYNINGLOCAL when ordering*
LOCAL PRODUCERS & RETAILERS
Awen Furniture
54 High Street, Steyning, BN44 3RD 01903 959 380 info@awenfurniture.co.uk
fb - @awenfurnituresteyning insta - @awenfurnitureandinteriors www.awenfurniture.co.uk
Offer: In Store only - 5% discount on all new furniture orders when mentioning the 2023 F&D Festival. Dine in style or relax and enjoy coffee and cake on a wonderful new sofa*
Event: Coffee & 'Guest Product' Tasting Morning. See page 18 for details.
The Gorilla Kitchen
To be found every Wednesday evening at The Star, High Street, Steyning. 5pm. to 8.30pm.
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 14 for details.
Green and Healthy
70 High Street, Steyning, West Sussex. BN44 3RD Tel: 01903 816838/07771 431284. greenandhealthy44@yahoo.co.uk greenandhealthyinfo@yahoo.co.uk www.greenandhealthysteyning.co.uk
For opening hours see website above.
Offer: Spend £20 or more on food in the shop at one time and receive a free packet of organic truffles*
Gris et Blanc, 80 High Street, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44 3RD 01903 812156/07515 853955 info@grisetblanc.co.uk
www.grisetblanc.co.uk
Offer: 10% 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 High Street Car Park every Friday 6pm to 9pm Tel: 07769 155 057 lisa@thepizzaoven.co.uk
www.thepizzaoven.co.uk
Offer 1: For the 2023 Food & Drink Festival only, purchase our very special Festival Charity Pizza and we will donate £1 to the Chestnut Tree House Hospice. Available on Festival Fridays –Sept 15, 22, 29 & Oct 6th. See page 14 for details.
Offer 2: One FREE small garlic bread with every 2 pizzas - or over - purchased at one transaction and only on presentation of this guide or Website Festival Pass. For the 2023 Festival Fridays only (dates as Offer 1)*
Rushfields Plant Centre
Henfield Road, Poynings, BN45 7AY 01273 857445 adrian@rushfields.com
www.rushfields.com
Offer: Rushfield Farm Shop Pie of the Month offered at 2 for £7 during the 2023 Festival period*
Sakala
50 High Street, Steyning, West Sussex BN44 3RD 07973 224220 helen@sakala.co.uk
www.sakala.co.uk
Offer: 10% of any of our Turkish bowls and plates - perfect for serving nibbles and dips*
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Steyning Butchers
Springs Smoked Salmon
Edburton, Henfield, West Sussex. BN5 9LN Tel: 01273 857338 sales@springssmokedsalmon.co.uk
www.springssmokedsalmon.co.uk
Open: Monday to Thursday only 9.30am to 4.00pm
Offer 1: 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, one guide/pass per transaction, during 2023 Food & Drink Festival period only. Entry will be endorsed on take up of discount*
Offer 2: Superb Festival Pack for £20: 200g pack of salmon, pair of large hot smoked mackerel fillets, a portion of Hot Smoked Salmon and Smoked Cheddar*
Both offers upon presentation of this guide or website festival pass. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer*
Event: Smokery Tours – see page 16 for details
Steyning Antiques
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*
Steyning Butchers
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*
The Sussex Grocer
88 High Street, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44 3RD 01903 444668 Steyning@knightsbudgens.co.uk
Facebook/KnightsBudgensofSteyning
Event: Tasting Mornings - September 2nd & October 7th. See page 15 & 18 for details.
The Co-operative Food Steyning
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 2023 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*
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 chinaware. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer*
The Little Sweet Shop
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*
The Steyning Bookshop,
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 2023 period only and on presentation of this guide or website festival pass*
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 within the shop (not applicable to our café) and receive ONE 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. Terms & Conditions apply*
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Truffles Bakery
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.
An asterisk (*) within the following entry details denotes: When stallholder is in attendance - unless otherwise stated - offers listed are available at 2nd September & 7th October 2023 Steyning Farmers Markets ONLY and on production of this guide or website festival pass.
September 2rd 2023. To open our Festival the Market will include: Live music; RAISE YOUR SPIRITS –stallholders with tastings of local gins, vodkas & brandies; Cooking demos; the Champion Allotment Competition Award Ceremony plus, of course, the usual superb selection of food & drink stalls with some great Festival offers – see offers in the following pages.
October 7th 2023. The Market will make sure the final day of our Festival goes with a swing – to include live music; the annual and tremendously popular, Daylands Farm Pumpkin Weigh (all proceeds from the sale of the pumpkin plants go to St Barnabas); On Yer bike COCKTAIL MAKING – bicycle power really getting into the spirit of things; a Farmers Market Produce Hamper Raffle for Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice(all content donated by the stallholders) plus more special offers from the wonderful selection of food & drink stalls.
Adur Brewery
01903 867614 info@adurvalleycoop.com
www.adurbrewery.co.uk
Offer: Purchase 4 or more bottles and receive a free beer glass*
Arcade Fisheries
07856 686621 arcadefisheries@talktalk.net
www.arcadefisherieshasting.co.uk
Offer: Fresh handpicked dressed crabs. 2 for £11 – normal price £7.50 each*
Bangin Beef Ltd.
07796 614725 banginbeefsales@gmail.com
Facebook: bangin Beef
Offer: 10% discount on order of £20 or over*
Big Field Flowers
, Holmbush Farm, Brighton Road, Woodmancote, Nr Henfield. BN5 9ST 07766 863343 bigfieldflowers@outlook.com
www.bigfieldflowers.co.uk
Offer: 10% off cut flowers available at September & October 2023 Steyning Farmers Market.
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 £12. One transaction only for the offer*
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Chanctonbury Game
Woodmans Farm
Ashington RH20 3AU
01903 877551 info@chanctonburygame.com
www.chanctonburygame.com
Offer: 5% discount on any of our products at the September/ October 2023 Steyning Market. Not applicable with any of our other offers *
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. (Might be at the October Market too, but all depends on weather and plant availability)*
Danefold Farms
07752 900648 olly@danefold.com
www.danefoldfarms.com
Offer: Spend over £30 and receive 10% discount*
FNK Pies
07582 023947 fnkpies@gmail.com
www.fnkpiehouse.co.uk
Offer: Any 4 pies for £15. Cooked*
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 £7.00*
High Trees Makes
www.hightreesmakes.co.uk
Offer: 2 pairs of earrings for £20 – Mushroom & Lemon designs available ! *
Iberica Ltd
info@ibericafood.com www.ibericafood.com
@ibericaFood
Offer: Any 3 cold meats or cheeses priced up to £5, receive 3 for £12. Olive tins – 1 for £2.50 or 3 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*
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 & 'Guest Product' Tasting at Awen. See page 18 for details.
Jordan Cakes
07742 031949 jordanscakeandbakehouse@gmail.com
www.jordanscakebakehouse.wixsite.com
Offer: 10% off orders of 12 cupcakes or more plus 10% discount on orders over £30*
Katie's Nuttery
Henfield
07753 446893 info@katiesnuttery.com
www.katiesnuttery.com
Offer: 20% off any purchase*
Krishna Caterers
07474 732961 himalipatel123@gmail.com
Offer: Buy £6 worth of veggy snacks and get free mint & yogurt dip/buy £12 worth and get free mango chutney dip. Or buy 4 curries and get free portion pilau rice*
… 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*
Nine Gables Nursery (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 Steyning Farmers Markets during September & October 2023 and at our nursery for the whole Festival period 2nd September to 7th October 2023*
Olives and Things
Tel: 01962 777770 jeremyphillips100@hotmail.com
www.olivesandthings.co.uk
Offer: 3 x small pots of olives for £11.50 or one large pot for £6.*
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First
Food
13
High Street Car Park
9am
Saturday of Every Month
to 1pm
Events
Festival Market
Cooking demos with fresh, local produce Allotment Competition Prizegiving Stallholder Discounts and Offers
Yer Bike' - Juice & Cocktail Making Pumpkin Growing Competition display and winners
Discounts and Offers
www.steyningchamber.co.uk email: steyningfarmersmarket@gmail.com
07905 405454
Saturday 2nd September Spirit Tasting with our Traders
Saturday 7th October 'On
Stallholder
steyningdistrictfooddrinkfestival.co.uk
tel:
Rock Farm Veg, 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, by prior appointment ONLY (via contact details above), and receive free bag of salad and a free tour of facilities/ projects.*
Slake Spirits
01273 457765 info@slakespirits.com
www.slakespirits.com
Eventbrite with code: steyning2022 to book tour.
Offer: 50% discount on Distillery Tour & 20% discount on purchases made at the Distillery during the 2023 Festival dates only*
Event 1: Raise Your Spirits at 2nd September Farmers Market Day. See page xx for details.
Smock Alley Sparkling Wine
07927 521055 sarah@southlandsvalleywines.com
www.wouthlandsvalleywines.com
Offer: 10% off products at market or a free Tour & Tasting*
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 of any variety of our range*
Sussex Bee Farm
sussexbeefarm@gmail.com
www.sussexbeefarm.com @SussexBeeFarm @sussex_bee_farm
Offer: For each jar of honey bought receive a free entry to a Draw for a one-to-one 2 hour Bee Keeping session (Spring 2024)*
The Quirky Mixologist
07595 054825 thequirkymixologist@outlook.com
www.thequirkymixologist58.co.uk
Offer: 10% off when you spend more than £10*
The Sausage Roll Kitchen
07799 662954
www.thesausagerollkitchen.co.uk
Offer: 6 x sausage rolls for £11 (usually £13)*
Twang-Love Nature
Soaps made with edible oils, herbs, plants, fruits & butters
01798 812349 info@twangln.co.uk
Offer: Buy 3 soaps and get a free 45gram solid shampoo bar*
Wise Tree Oil
paul@wisetreeoil.com
www.wisetreeoil.com
Offer: 2 bottles of oil for £30 (normally £16.50 each) *
FARMS & FISHERIES
Alderwood Ponds Course Fishery,
Horsham Road, Steyning. BN44 3AA
www.alderwoodponds.wordpress.com
07713 468264/01903 816377
Pam or Julie alderwoodponds@hotmail.co.uk
For opening times please check our website, or email/telephone.
Offer: For Saturday 16th September 2023 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 2023*
Daylands Farm
Honeybridge Lane, Ashurst, West Sussex. BN44 3AW 01403 711057 enquiries@daylandsfarm.co.uk
www.daylandsfarm.co.uk
Producing fresh beef, lamb and pork available to order, cut and vacuum packed, with free local delivery or farm collection.
Event: Farm Walk & Tea - Sunday 1st October. Details see page 18
LOCAL EVENTS & COMPETITIONS
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 2nd September until 7th 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 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, Cobblestone Tea House and Truffles, all in Steyning, plus Tottington Manor in Edburton. 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.
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FESTIVAL COCKTAIL
The Mixology Group of Hove have created a very special cocktail to celebrate our event, to be enjoyed at various venues within Steyning & District throughout the Festival period. Look out for promotion cards on Bars advertising its availability and raise a glass to the Festival ! Check website to see venues taking part.
STEYNING MUSEUM
Exhibition: “From Land to Loaf” - Milling and baking through the ages 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 the extensive history of the world of bakery in days gone by. On display from Saturday 2nd 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.
THE ARTISAN BAKEHOUSE WORKSHOPS ON LINE
Visit www.theartisanbakehouse.com and see the choice of ON LINE workshops that are available for you to enjoy. See page 6 to see special discount on offer during the Festival dates.
TWO SATURDAY “TASTINGS” IN THE HIGH STREET:
RAISE YOUR SPIRITS
Tasting time for local gins, vodkas & brandies. Saturday 2nd September. 9am to 1pm
Steyning Farmers Market, Steyning High Street Car Park. A chance to indulge and taste a variety of local spirits on offer from the market stalls. Try them all. A “spirited” occasion not to be missed!
AND
SUSSEX FOOD & DRINK TASTING AT THE SUSSEX GROCER
2nd September 2023. 10 am to 2 pm
88 High Street, Steyning. BN44 3RD 01903 444668 steyning@knightsbudgen.co.uk
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.
CHAMPION ALLOTMENT 2023 COMPETITION AWARD CEREMONY PRESENTATION TO WINNERS
by our resident Judge, Louise Crush together with local guest judges.
Saturday 2nd September 2023 at 11am
Steyning Farmers Market, Steyning High Street Car Park.
(Judging took place at the end of July to tie in with the growing season –at last we will find out the winners !)
RUSHFIELDS PLANT CENTRE, POYNINGS has very kindly provided prize vouchers to third place. Kathryn from Rushfields, is also one of our much appreciated judges.
HIGGIDY PIES have generously provided superb goodie bags for all winners.
The Championship Trophy donated by STEYNING & DISTRICT COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
SHOP WINDOWS, HIGH STREET, STEYNING
2nd September 2023. 2pm onwards
Judging of the Best “Year of the Coronation” Shop Window Competition. STEYNING & DISTRICT BUSINESS CHAMBER kindly sponsor prizes for this competition.
Two competition categories, one for Foodie Shops and one for Non-Foodie. Who will be our champions this year? Do come and admire all the windows and the hard work and artistic flair that goes into producing them.
FLORAL SALVAGE FLOWER WORKSHOPS & COURSES
93 High Street, Steyning. BN44 3RE 07905 199189 gilliefuller@floralsalvage.co.uk www.floralsalvage.co.uk
Event 1: 8th September 2023. Delightful Dahlias Workshop.
Event 2: 2nd October 2023. Autumn Dried Flower Wreath Workshop. Event 3: 6th October 2023. Autumn Dried Flower Wreath Workshop. All above workshops at £65 pp
Event 4: 7th September start date, running every Thursday for 10 Weeks. Foundation Course in Floristry. £1600 pp
Event 5: 15th & 16th September 2023. Weekend Floristry Taster Course. £375pp
The cost of all the above 5 workshops/courses include all mechanics, flowers & foliage. Hot or cold beverages will be served along with a slice of local yummy home-made cake and sweet treats.
NUTRITION WORKSHOP & LUNCH at SOLO THE TRAINING CLUB
A beautiful, friendly and welcoming personal training gym, set in the quiet countryside.
Saturday 9th September, 2023. 10am to 1pm.
Perching Holt, Edburton Road, Henfield. BN5 9LS 07715 323344 coach@solo-thetrainingclub.co.uk www.solo-thetrainingclub.co.uk
Link to book:
https://solo.pushpress.com/open/event/cal_922488cccc05ea?framed=0 Personalised guidance and practical steps about how you can optimise your nutrition and exercise - an experience that will leave you feeling inspired to eat, move and live “solely for you”. A lite, delicious lunch to follow with a Solo goodie bag as a goodbye gift. £20 per person with £10 from the ticket going directly to the Festival charity, Chestnut Tree House. Limited spaces so please book via any of the contact details above. Any questions, please do get in touch.
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COBBLESTONE FESTIVAL FETE
9th September 2023. Open from 11am to 4pm
74 High Street, Steyning, BN44 3RD www.cobblestonewalk.co.uk
Step back in time and enjoy all the fun of a traditional British fete within the confines of the charismatic Cobblestone Walk. Old fashioned activities and games (hoopla and pin the tail on a donkey a must!) plus singers and, of course, lots of delicious food and drink in the Teahouse and all around the Walk small shops area. Raffle for Chestnut Tree House will also take place. See you there!
STEYNING COMMUNITY ORCHARD APPLE JUICING. FREE EVENT
10th & 23rd September 2023 – 1pm-4pm.
Steyning Community Orchard on the Steyning Memorial Playing Fields(Cricket Field).
steyningorchard@gmail.com www.steyningcommunityorchard.org Facebook.com/steyningcommunityorchard
Bring your washed apples and plastic bottles and (for a small donation) we’ll help you press them and turn them into delicious apple juice. If you don’t have any apples, bring the family along anyway, and help us juice ours. It’s great fun! Any children who help, will get a free bottle of juice
MORNING COFFEE & CAKES FOR CHESTNUT TREE HOUSE
Tuesday 12th September 2023. Timed tickets for 10.30am or 11am entry to help with service.
Ashurst Village Hall, Ashurst.
Prior ticket only - £7.50 pp to include bottomless cups of coffee(or tea) & multi portions of cake - the entire ticket cost going to Chestnut Tree House.
Ticket purchase from www.steyningdistrictfooddrinkfestival.co.uk or at the Sakala shop, 50 High Street, Steyning. This popular “morning” is now in its 5th year and each time we have raised a wonderful amount for our Festival charity. Homemade cakes, freshly brewed coffee and raising money for Chestnut Tree House - a really happy way to spend a morning. Raffle will also take place.
FREE SPRINGS SMOKERY TOUR AT SPRINGS SMOKED SALMON
with Optional Buffet Lunch (extra cost)
Two dates to choose from: 13th September and 3rd October 2023. 11.30 am start
Springs Smoked Salmon, Edburton, Henfield, West Sussex. BN5 9LN 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. To make the day even more special, book a buffet lunch to follow the Tour, which includes amongst a vast array of choices: salmon, mackerel, & salmon pate – all smoked plus smoked turkey, cheeses, salads & artisan bread. You are very welcome to bring your own wine. Special Festival price of £18 per person when booked with the tour.
COBBLESTONE TEA HOUSE – MAD HATTERS TEA PARTY & BEST HAT COMPETITION IN CONJUNCTION WITH COCOA LOCO
15th September 2023. 4.30pm
Cobblestone Tea House, Cobblestone Walk, 74 High Street, Steyning, BN44 3RD
01903 366171 thecobblestoneteahouse@live.co.uk
Numbers limited – prior booking only. Children £7.50 and adults £8.50 per person.
Tickets available from above or personal visit.
Delightful family outing welcoming children, March hares, dormice, Cheshire cats and of course – adults ! Enjoy the scrumptious Cobblestone tea spread followed by the judging of this year’s Best Hat Competition. Special Judge will probably be the Mad Hatter himself! Yummy prizes from local choccy-makers, Cocoa Loco with a bag of their delicious chocolate buttons for all entries, so no one goes home empty handed.
WEST GRINSTEAD & DISTRICT PLOUGHING & AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY PLOUGHING MATCH & SHOW
16th Sept 2023
To be held at: Priors Byne Farm, Partridge Green. 9.30 a.m. start. Gate Entry: £10 adults; £8 on line. Children under 14 years FREE.
01903 879488 (Rowan Allan). rallan@hjburt.co.uk
www.westgrinsteadploughing.co.uk
Ploughing classes including Vintage, Novice & Open ploughing to Horse Ploughing, Steam Ploughing, Hedge Laying and Welding Competitions plus the Livestock Show with cattle and sheep classes. Try the coconut shy or skittles, watch the Farrier Display, cheer on the teams in the Tug-of-War, see the Sheep Shearing and Livestock Displays. Breakfast, lunches & snacks plus a licenced bar. Hop on a tractor and trailer ride to see all the show has to offer. A great family day out.
THE ARTISAN BAKEHOUSE
1 Horsebridge Cottages, Horsebridge Common, Horsham Road, Ashurst. BN44 3AL
Tel: 01903 810410 info@theartisanbakehouse.com
All events are prior booking only.
More details/to book: www.theartisanbakehouse.com
Event 1: 20th September
Gluten Free Bread Making Workshop. £160 pp
Event 2: 26th September
Artisan Chocolate Making Masterclass. £150 pp
N.B. Special collaboration with G & H Spirits, local gin producer, to add their multi award winning gins to enhance your delicious creations !
Event 3: 28th September
Glorious Grains - Working with Wholemeal, Rye & Malthouse. £155 pp
Event 4: 29th September
Bagels, Pretzels & Grissini Workshop.£155 pp
Event 5: 7th October – Introduction to Sourdough & Slow Fermentation with Emmanuel Hadjiandreou. £160 pp
Event 6: 8th October – Introduction to Viennoiserie & Enriched Dough with Emmanuel Hadjiandreou. £165 pp
All workshop day prices to include all refreshments and 2-course lunch, wine/coffee/tea and of course the goodies you have made!
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CURRY & QUIZ NIGHT AT THE CHEQUER INN
41 High Street, Steyning, West Sussex. BN44 3RE
Tel: 01903 814437 info@chequerinn.co.uk www.chequerinn.co.uk
21st September 2023. 7pm onwards.
Customers’ favourite, A Chequer Curry plus a fun quiz to bring out your competitive spirit. Make up a team or just compete solo ! Price: £10 per person. Probably best to book a table to avoid disappointment.
TASTY COUNTRYSIDE WALK Walk &
Eat !
Thursday 21st September 2023. 11.30am Meet time
Numbers limited - prior booking only via TicketSource at www.steyningdistrictfooddrinkfestival.co.uk
Meet at Tottington Manor, Edburton for a coffee before setting off on a glorious walk through the beautiful countryside. Around 12.45pm a one course lunch stop at The Fox, Small Dole – your choice of dish will be requested at time of ticket purchase. The walk will end at approximately 4pm back at Tottington, where you will be welcomed with a cup of tea and slice of delicious cake before you return home. Total distance around 5 miles. £20 per person to include coffee, one-course lunch, tea & cake. The Walk Guides are complimentary. The booking agency levy a small booking fee at point of sale. Please note that some of the Walk will take in Woods Mill and as such, sorry, but NO DOGS allowed.
A TASTE Of SUSSEX AT TOTTINGTON MANOR
Drink & Canapes Reception, Wine Tasting & Small Plates Supper
22nd September 2023. 7.30pm for 8pm.
Tottington Manor, Edburton Road, Edburton, Nr. Henfield, West Sussex.
BN5 9LJ
Tel: 01903 815757 info@tottingtonmanor.co.uk www.tottingtonmanor.co.uk
A great way to start the weekend: Sussex Canapes & Sussex Sparkling Drink Reception followed by a tasting of 6/7 wines from Albourne Vineyard, Hidden Spring and Plumpton & Poynings Grange. Together with canapes on arrival guests will enjoy a small plates supper to accompany tasting the wines, all created by the innovative chefs at Tottington. To see menu example, go to www. steyningdistrictfooddrinkfestival.co.uk and click on EVENTS. The evening will be hosted by Upper Beeding based, Burgundy Wines. Price £49.95 pp to include Reception, all food and copious wine – outstanding value. A strictly ticket only event, so please purchase your tickets from details given above. Don’t miss it!
BEER FESTIVAL WEEK
22nd September to 29th September 2023 inclusive
The Star Inn, 130 High Street, Steyning. BN44 3RD
Featuring a variety of beers all week. Yes, 7 days of trying out different beers – what more could you want!
PUBS & BREWERIES OF STEYNING WALK
Led by Dr. Janet Pennington
Sunday 24th September 2023 11 am prompt start. Duration around 2 hours.
FREE EVENT – No booking required, just turn up. FREE parking on Sundays in Steyning car parks.
07703 133952 jpsussex@icloud.com
www.sussexhistorytalks.co.uk
Meet outside the entrance to the Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft Car
Park, 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. At the end of the walk, why not pop into one of the great pubs in Steyning to sample more recent drink offerings.
FOOD & DRINK THEME PUB QUIZ AT THE STAR
26th September 2023. 7.30 pm 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.
WISTON WINE TASTING & FOOD PAIRING TOUR
27th September 2023. 11 am start
Wiston Estate Winery, North Farm, Washington, RH20 4BB 01903 877845 winery@wistonestate.co.uk
Steyning Food & Drink Festival Tour – Wiston Estate
Tour of the superb winery followed by wine tasting with food matching – a very special Wiston Winery event to savour & enjoy. Viewing the vineyards also included – should weather permit.
£35 per person. Tickets available via website link listed above. Limited numbers and PRIOR BOOKING ONLY
CHALK CELEBRITY DINNER - AN EVENING WITH HELEN MCGINN
28th September, 2023. 7pm to 10pm.
Chalk, North Farm(Wiston Estate), Washington, RH20 4BB 01903 877845. chalk@wistonestate.com
www.wistonestate.com/restaurant
To purchase tickets: www.wistonestate.com/event/an-evening-withhelen-mcginn/ Welcoming author, TV presenter and wine expert Helen McGinn to Chalk Restaurant, where she will be hosting an evening of delicious food and wine. As well as being a staunch supporter of English Wine, Helen is a regular on BBC’s Saturday Kitchen and also presents “An Expert Guide to Enjoying Wine” – a down-to-earth guide to wine tasting. The evening will encompass a set menu of 4 courses, each paired with different wines (some Wiston and some guest appearances from other producers). Helen will talk us through the wines & matches and we will enjoy the fabulous combinations she has created with the Chalk team. It promises to be an entertaining and palate-stimulating evening! Price per person to include food, wines & service: £120 per person. To purchase tickets please use the contact detail above.
DANEFOLD COUNTRY MARKET
30th September 2023. 9am to 4pm
Danefold Farm, LIttleworth Lane, Partridge Green. RH13 8NA 07786 663029 danefoldmarket@outlook.com
www.danefoldfarms.com
Country/Farmers’ Market – Local and Artisan Produce. Over 60 stalls to include homegrown beef to handmade chopping boards; jewellery to plants; cheese to chocolate; wine to decoupage; fish to flowers and more in between. Live music, refreshments and fun fair.
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DAYLANDS FARM WALK & TEA LED BY DEREK CRUSH
Sunday 1st October 2023. 2.30pm start.
Daylands Farm, Honeybridge Lane, Ashurst, West Sussex. BN44 3AW 01403 711057 enquiries@daylandsfarm.co.uk www.daylandsfarm.co.uk
Explore this beautiful, traditional working farm with farmer Derek Crush, as he leads you on a walk through glorious woods and farmland while learning about the plants and animals. On return to the farm enjoy tea and homemade refreshments. £15 per person. Limited numbers so PRIOR BOOKING ONLY at either of the contact details given above, quoting SF 2023. Please show this guide/website festival pass upon arrival and wear sensible shoes.
THE FOUNTAIN PUB QUIZ
Tuesday 4th October 2023 8pm start.
The Fountain, The Village, Ashurst. BN44 3AP 01403 710219 mail@fountainashurst.pub www.fountainashurst.pub
The ever popular Fountain pub quiz – always very well attended so best to book a table as soon as possible so you can relax while you quiz! Tables from 7 pm for supper before the “off” or book for after the competition is completed and celebrate or commiserate.
BRAMBER BROOKS NATURE RESERVE
WITH BRIANNE REEVE, Followed by OLD TOLLGATE CREAM TEA as an OPTIONAL EXTRA
5th October 2023. 2pm start.
Meet at the car park The Street Bramber (opposite the Castle hotel)
BN44 3WE
FREE EVENT but PRIOR BOOKING only as numbers for the Walk are STRICTLY limited.
Book your FREE attendance at steyningsouthdowns@gmail.com
Brianne Reeve, a local guide, will lead you on a walk through Bramber Brooks Nature Reserve and then on to the nearby glorious stretch of the River Adur, all featuring an abundance of flora & fauna. Fairly level ground, but please wear sensible shoes and bring water if hot. For those who would like to extend their 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. Please telephone 01903 879494 to make your tea reservation.
FORESTS FOR WOOD & WILDLIFE
Friday 6th October 2023. 9.30 am to 1pm
A conservation expedition led by:
Tom West (Wiston Woodland Manager)
& Richard Goring (Wiston Estate Manager)
Visit https://www.wistonestate.com/event/6oct/ for more detail/purchase ticket.
Meeting at Chalk Restaurant for coffee/teas & pastries, before heading out for a guided tour through one of Wiston’s largest woods – a beautiful and essential habitat for so much wildlife. Refreshments will be provided during the tour. Please wear sensible shoes/boots and dress appropriately for the weather, as exploring the woodland will be on foot plus climbing over stiles. Special Festival price of £60 per person(normally £75)- only available when adding the code “steyning15” in the Offer Code Box, when booking on line. PRIOR BOOKING ONLY Please use website link above to reserve your place.
THREE SATURDAY HIGH STREET TASTING VENUES:
PEDAL YOUR WAY TO COCKTAILS! 7th October – 9am to1pm
STEYNING FARMERS MARKET, Steyning High Street Car Park. On Yer Bike will produce some great ideas for making cocktails –pedalled rather than shaken or stirred!! Come and see the new way to utilise bike-power. Juices also made.
AND - SUSSEX FOOD & DRINK TASTING AT THE SUSSEX GROCER
7th October 2023. 10am to 2pm
88 High Street, Steyning. BN44 3RD 01903 444668 steyning@knightsbudgen.co.uk
Another opportunity to experience the world of flavour by sampling a selection from some of the superb Sussex food and drink products stocked at the shop.
AND - COFFEE & “GUEST” TASTING 7th October.10.30 am to 2pm
The luxurious, beautiful furniture showrooms of Awen are the setting for this enjoyable occasion. Featuring premium hand roasted coffee from JaJu and another “guest” yet to be confirmed when we went to Press. An opportunity to taste some great products.
BAND NIGHT, PUB GRUB & A GLASS OR TWO AT THE RISING SUN
7th October 2023
8.30pm to 11pm. Kitchen will close at 9pm Shoreham Road, Upper Beeding. BN44 3TN
A great way to end our Festival – speed along and enjoy a fantastic night of music together with eating & drinking – couldn’t be better!
HARVEST FESTIVAL CELEBRATIONS - DISTRICT CHURCHES
Sunday 17th September 2023 - 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 Turning Tides (a local homeless project). Lunch will be served after the service - all are welcome. For further details contact office@steyningmethodist.org.uk
Sunday 1st October 2023 - St. Andrew & St. Cuthman’s Church Steyning. 9.30am Harvest Festival Service Eucharist.
During the service gifts of tinned and packet foods are invited to support the work of the Family Support Work charity. 01903 813276 for any queries.
Sunday 8th October 2023 - St James’s Church, Ashurst. Harvest Festival Service at 10.30 am.
Village celebrations in conjunction with Ashurst Primary School. Tinned and packet foods donated will be given to the Wholesome Warehouse. 01903 813276 for any queries.
Sunday 8th October 2023 - St Nicholas Church Bramber.
8.30 am Harvest Festival Service AND
St Peter's Church, Upper Beeding
10am All Age Harvest Festival Service
01903 815850 for queries regarding both churches.
Come and join us as we celebrate and give thanks for the Harvest. During the services donations of tinned & packet foods gratefully received and passed on to our local food bank.
Both congregations: To follow at 12 noon - Bring & Share Harvest Lunch at Gladys Bevan Hall, Church Lane, Upper Beeding is expected to take place, but please ring to confirm.
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