Its officially Autumn! The kids are back to school, and some order and routine has descended after a Summer of fun and frolics! The cosy season has begun and we have a suitably warming menu filled with comfort foods and family favourites for lunch.
As always theres lots to do on the farm from harvesting the remains of this year’s crops, to looking ahead and preparing for next years season. There will be seed collecting, sorting and organising onions and much much more!
Read on for all the details…
10am – Members arrive at Laurelbank Farm
Get settled and grab a cup of tea or coffee and a morning snack.
Once we all have all arrived and settled in The Gallery (or the courtyard if the weather is good) I’ll talk through the plan for the day.
10:45 – Let the activities begin!
There will be two main activities for this gathering.
Roof-slate Laurelbank art wall! - We’ll be creating a some collaborative artwork with a new Laurelbank logo wall!
Strawberries - We’ll also be setting up our strawberries for next year. This will involve taking runners for new 2025 strawberry plantings, cutting back and thinning this year’s plants and prepping the ground for next year’s new patch.
(If we have time and good weather, we’ll also harvest the last of this year’s potatoes)
1pm – Lunch in the Gallery
The Menu
On arrival:
Tea, coffee & cranberry cookies
To Feast:
Autumn Veggie Lasagna
Roasted smashed baby boils with chipolte
Grilled maureen lettuce with tahini dressing
Aubergine & tomato with pomegranate
Kids “hidden veg” pasta bake
To Finish:
Saucy chocolate pudding
2:30pm - Back to our activities
After lunch (if you fancy it) we can finish off any odds and ends that remain.
3:30pm - Time to head home
The time: From 10am to around 3:30pm on Sunday 22nd September 2024.
The place: Laurelbank Farm, 121 Middle Road, Saintfield, Co. Down, BT24 7LS
The cost: This event is free for Farm & Feast Members (to find out more about the scheme, click here).
The refreshments: We’ll serve a hearty lunch and there will be plenty of tea, coffee & water to help yourself to throughout the day. Feel free to bring extra snacks for small children.
Dietary Requirements: Lunch will be suitable for vegetarians but if you have any other dietary requirement please let us know so we can plan the menu around your needs.
What to bring: Bring suitable clothing for the weather. We will aim to head outside even if it is raining. Bring sturdy, comfortable shoes if you have them.
Please note: This event is for Farm & Feast members only. If you’re not a member and want to find out more click here. If you’re a veg-only member and want to upgrade, please email Jo on jo@laurelbankfarm.org