Cotesbach: Story and Discovery - Wednesday 1st May, 12.30pm-14.30pm

Join Sophy Newton for a walk around Cotesbach Estate: the Hall (outside), Stable Yard and Schoolhouse.

You will see the buildings, garden and material culture through the eyes of historian, gardener and seventh generation of a family in continuous occupation since the Georgian era. You will hear how the place has continuously evolved with changing needs, as people have changed their views and survived the vicissitudes of time.

Voices of the past will be revealed in documents from the archive, and through all of this you will learn about what makes Cotesbach distinctive and why this matters for each one of us today.

Due to the tour being outdoors on uneven ground, it is unfortunately not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs. Please wear sturdy footwear.

*NEW DATE * Sourdough Breadmaking with Paul Raddan Saturday 3rd Aug, 1-4pm

Ever dreamed of making your own sourdough loaves at home? In this 3 hour session we will go through all the techniques & knowledge you will need. You will also come away with your own pot of starter, so you can begin baking sourdough straight away. Your tutor for the afternoon is Paul from Rugby Real Bread who's been teaching & enthusing about bread for over 10 years!

• No prior experience necessary

• Under 12's must be accompanied by an adult.

• Please let us know of any diets/allergies

• Bring a tin or banneton & take home a loaf to bake at home

We will have a coffee/tea break midway through the class, but please bring a snack and other drinks you may need.

*All courses are subject to a minimum number of participants to go ahead. Tickets would be refunded in the event that minimum numbers are not met.*