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Langley Chase Organic Farm

a handful of raspberries, Occombe organic farm

HOW TO BOOK:
Step 1 - Contact the farm on 01249 750 095 (or for the "Re-fashion with Passion" course, Lilli Rose Wicks on 07989 825 546) to check availability on the Master Classes below.
Step 2 - Join the Soil Association and qualify for your Master Class absolutely FREE.
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Step 3 - Contact the Langley Chase Organic Farm on 01249 750 095 (or for the "Re-fashion with Passion" course, Lilli Rose Wicks on 07989 825 546) quoting your membership order reference number to book your free place. Existing members can book a course at half price by quoting their membership number, found on their membership card. Please email memb@soilassociation.org if you have mislaid your card and would like a replacement, or would like to know your membership number.
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Langley Chase Organic Farm is an organic farm set in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside rearing Manx Loghtan sheep; a rare breed dating back to the Iron Age and one of a handful of ancient breeds left unchanged by modern farming. The farm is run by Mrs Jane Kalloway who produces award winning lamb and mutton as well as sheepskin rugs and wool from her flock. Jane has amassed a wealth of expertise in rearing sheep over the past ten years, transforming herself from sheep farming novice to shepherdess extraordinaire. Come and be inspired by these wonderful animals grazing in the farm's herb rich organic pastures and learn first hand how to keep a sheep.

Re-fashion with Passion
Customising Clothes
Take a day’s apprenticeship with Lilli Rose Wicks, Graduate Fashion Week’s Visionary Knitwear award winner and learn how to be sustainably fashionable. Got a wardrobe full of clothes but nothing to wear? Let Lilli show you how to breathe new life into tired clothes with a few simple customization techniques. Take inspiration from Lilli’s portfolio and start revamping your sartorial style! Bring a small item of clothing with you to be customised. For this course, please contact Lilli Rose Wicks on 07989 825 546.

*Date:*	1st March 2008
*Time:*	10.00am-3.30pm
*Cost:*	£50 including an organic lunch or FREE to those who join the Soil Association (see HOW TO BOOK above).

How to Keep a Sheep
Sheep husbandry for the clueless
Feeling sheepish? Spend the day at the farm during lambing season and discover how to feed, handle, fence, treat…..and eat a sheep! Jane will take you through the reasons for keeping sheep, how to start, which breed to choose, the cost and opportunities involved. Find out how to sidestep potential pitfalls by getting the lowdown on lambing, veterinary problem points, preparation for tupping and after care flock management. Tuck into a delicious lamb lunch followed by a tour of the farm taking in Jane’s composting, wild herbs and beautiful pastures along the way.

Date: 5th April 2008 SOLD OUT

Time: 10.00am-3.30pm

Cost: £50 including an organic lunch or FREE to those who join the Soil Association (see HOW TO BOOK above).

Spin a Yarn
From Fleece to Fabric
Do you know your great wheel from your treadle drive flyer wheel? Find out how you can make your own low-tech, inexpensive spinning equipment and accessories. Have a go at spinning a yarn at your own pace, and take part is a number of spinning 'challenges' that you can tackle as and when you're up for it. Learn about the historical importance of spinning, the low impact that the craft has on the environment, and on the pure enjoyment to be had from acquiring a creative skill.

Date: 17th May 2008

Time: 10.00am-3.30pm

Cost: £50 including an organic lunch or FREE to those who join the Soil Association (see HOW TO BOOK above).

The Knitty Gritty
With Lilli Rose Wicks (Graduate Fashion Week’s Visionary Knitwear award winner) and Lynne Clark. Knitting with needles and knitting with machine, crochet with hooks. Learn the different ways to be creative with wool and knitting. Either with needles and patterns or with a machine, customising clothing.

Date: 5th July 2008

Time: 10.00am-3.30pm

Cost: £50 including an organic lunch or FREE to those who join the Soil Association (see HOW TO BOOK above).


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