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The Farmer’s Arms Gardening School 2026

Need to get on top of your garden, but not sure where to start? Our ever popular gardening school is here to give you all the know-how! And this...

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2026

- 12 Dec 2026

Wednesday Evening Pottery (4 week course)

Join Adam Sutherland over 4 weeks, for 2 x hours each week (max number of 10 students) to gain a comprehensive introduction to ceramics covering all the basics from...

Thursday Evening Pottery

Join Adam Sutherland over 4 weeks, for 2 x hours each week (max. number of 10 students) to gain a comprehensive introduction to ceramics covering all the basics from...

Poetry Reading and Open Mic with Ilse Pedler and Patricia Townsend

Come and meet local poets and writers for an informal evening of readings. Bring your own work, a favourite poem to share, or just listen and enjoy. This month’s guest...

Poetry Reading and Book Launch

Join us for a warm and welcoming evening of poetry as we celebrate the launch of Kim Moore’s new collection, The House of Broken Things. Kim will read from her forthcoming work and share...

Poetry Reading and Open Mic

Come and meet local poets and writers for an informal evening of readings. Bring your own work, a favourite poem to share, or just come and listen. This month’s...

Moth Breakfast for National Meadows Day

Join us in our summer gardens to marvel at these unsung heroes of our natural environment! Moths are vital to pollinating plants and as food for birds, bats and...

Learn to Scythe Weekender

A summer's weekend learning how to scythe with one of the UK's top experts

Have a Go at Scything – Free Drop In Session

As part of our Meadow Weekend celebrating National Meadows Day on July 4th, the north west’s scythe guru Steve Tomlin is leading a 2 day course at The Farmer’s...

Flowers with Anna

Pick, arrange & take home an original seasonal flower display in this summer evening workshop with our talented pub gardener Anna Burton. Anna has lots of experience working with...

Learn Hedge-Laying

Learn the ancient craft of hedge laying

Learn Hedge-Laying

Native hedgerows are one of the most beautiful features of our landscapes, and a vital wildlife habitat, sheltering and feeding birds and small mammals and offering habitat for insects...