BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.1.1//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:23034@xyzbrighton.com DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250214T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250214T140000 DTSTAMP:20250108T093722Z URL:https://xyzbrighton.com/events/forage-nibble-in-horsham-west-sussex/ SUMMARY:FORAGE & NIBBLE in Horsham (West Sussex) DESCRIPTION:A 3-hour session with a foraging expert\, including ID work\, t asting wild ingredients and a wild snack at St. Leonards ForestThis course is designed to get you as involved as possible - this includes identifyin g\, picking and tasting a range of wild species that will be found on the day. There will also be samples of wild food and drink for everyone to get stuck into and a pre-made wild snack!The focus with all of our workshops is on the 4 'F's of Foraging: Fungi\, Fruit\, Flowers and Foliage. We aim for an array of these elements on every session we run (weather and season permitting!)Event sold out or can't make this date? Head to www.foragebox .co.uk/workshops or view our Eventbrite profile to browse all available se ssions.What To ExpectOur 'Forage &\; Nibble' workshops are exactly that : you will spend the day learning how to forage with your tutor and then b e treated to a 'wild snack' to put it all into context! These have become our most popular events and are available at numerous locations around the country.DURATION: 3 hours (approx 2.5 hours of foraging and 30 mins prepa ring and eating your wild snack)We like to keep some elements a surprise f or the day\, but here is what you can expect from your foraging workshop:a short introduction regarding the safety and format of the daydiscussions around foraging tips\, safety\, ethics\, etiquette\, sustainability and th e lawa circular walking route taking in different growing environments aro und the site. Expect a route of around 2-3km predominantly on footpathsa c loser look at edible wild species and any poisonous lookalikes by a profes sional foragera chance to slow the pace of modern life down\, meet new peo ple and immerse yourself in a soul-nourishing activity\, reconnecting with nature and discovering new flavourssmall tasters of wild food - this may even include freshly-picked items straight from the wild and a wild snack. Your wild snack might be something we find on the day freshly cooked in t he woods\, a hunk of homemade sourdough with some wild pickles and preserv es\, or even a big slice of cake (our tutors are decent cooks too so it co uld be something even better!)our workshops are run in a welcoming and inf ormal fashion\, where attendee questions and contributions are encourageda fter the event\, you will be sent a follow-up email containing a list of e verything we found on the day. Please do not expect photos or descriptions in this email - it is purely a list for reference purposes\, and we find it helps people do further research in their own time.Please note: as with most of our events\, this is an educational experience and not a 'basket- filling' session.At the end of the session\, there may be a small selectio n of our wild products and workshop vouchers available to purchase (card a nd cash accepted). This is a recent element of our events after enough att endees made enquiries about it - there is no pressure to buy anything havi ng already bought tickets but sometimes people want a souvenir to take wit h them! Please speak to your tutor about this at the end.Who Is This Works hop For?These events are perfect for everyone - families\, bushcrafters an d dog-walkers alike! Nobody is made to feel out of their depth or silly fo r not knowing what certain things are\, so these events suit absolute novi ces to more experienced hobby foragers alike.We strongly believe that fora ging is for everyone\, with all demographics welcome\, regardless of age\, ability\, gender or ethnicity.Please read our FAQs further down the page to find out about dogs\, children and mobility.IMPORTANT INFORMATIONKIT LI ST: What to bring with youDIETARY REQUIREMENTS: You will be asked for any dietary requirements when completing your booking. Please note that our wo rkshops may not be suitable for vegans and coeliacs unless you inform us o f these dietary requirements in advance - we may use butter or bread\, for example. Bookings made within 48 hours of the event start time may not al low for your tutor to cater for specific dietary requirements - please get in touch if this is a concern.Attendees are encouraged to walk\, cycle or use public transport to get to the destination.EXACT MEETING POINT: Roost hole car parkGoogle Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BU9xKLpVCxqxEsCq6What3Wo rds: https://w3w.co/revisit.warblers.solutionsPARKING: Free parking is ava ilable at the venue. Please be considerate when leaving your car and do no t block gates or access for other road users.TOILETS: Toilets are not avai lable at this venue.Please arrive well in time for the start of the worksh op\, allowing extra time for the distance from your parked car to the meet ing point and any toilet trips - we don't tend to wait for late-comers!You r foraging guide for the day should arrive on site at least an hour before the start and will start gathering the group together approximately 15 mi nutes before the official start time. If you cannot find your tutor around that time\, there is a chance you are looking in the wrong place\, so ple ase check the event information for the exact location (not the postcode)S ignage can sometimes be limited\, so keep an eye out for anyone with a for aging basket!Minimum number of guests for this event to go ahead: 8 people PLEASE NOTE: We do not provide guests with a contact telephone number for your tutor. This is for privacy puropses but also because it is impractica l to do so - your tutor simply wouldn't be able to take a call whilst with a group. If you need to get in contact\, please use the email function vi a eventbrite or our website.Start getting excited!In advance of your forag ing workshop\, we thought you might be interested in the following:Our Fie ld Notes website page'What will I find on my Forage Box workshop?'A guide to our workshops formatsTrustpilot reviews from previous workshop guestsFo rage Box TV\, our YouTube channelOur website FAQsWorkshop Safety Policy\, Cancellation and Other Relevant InformationOur Safeguarding Policy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://xyzbrighton.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/ 01/99631_image.jpg CATEGORIES:Food & Drink LOCATION:Roosthole Carpark\, Hammerpond Road\, Horsham\, RH13 6PG\, Horsham \, England\, RH13 6PG\, United Kingdom GEO:51.055003;-0.277513 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hammerpond Road\, Horsham\, RH13 6PG\, Horsham\, England\, RH13 6PG\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=1 00;X-TITLE=Roosthole Carpark:geo:51.055003,-0.277513 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20241027T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR