Start the festive season as you mean to go on, enjoying a variety of wines and foods with good company!

I’ll be indulging myself by choosing some of my favourite wines from the retailer’s shelves to dazzle your taste buds, along with some delicious food pairings.

Alongside the wines will be plenty of advice about food and wine pairing and some inspiration to try something a little different this Christmas.

Please inform us of any food allergies at time of booking.

£60pp, includes 9-10 wines and food pairings 

For bookings please contact Jo on 07967 814224 or email jo@winesavvy.info

BOOK HERE

Start the festive season as you mean to go on, enjoying a variety of wines and foods with good company!

I’ll be indulging myself by choosing some of my favourite wines from the retailer’s shelves to dazzle your taste buds, along with some delicious food pairings.

Alongside the wines will be plenty of advice about food and wine pairing and some inspiration to try something a little different this Christmas.

Please inform us of any food allergies at time of booking.

£60pp, includes 9-10 wines and food pairings 

For bookings please contact Jo on 07967 814224 or email jo@winesavvy.info

BOOK HERE

Thinking about your next trip?  Not sure where to start?

Whether you're planning a big adventure, looking to get off the beaten track, or just gathering ideas for the future, I can help.  

Join travel consultant, Claire Bowman, for a chat about your travel plans.  

These sessions are perfect if you:

• Want expert help planning an itinerary or choosing destinations

• Need advice on flights, accommodation or timing your trip

• Love talking about all things travel and discovering new places

Book in if you would like a one-to-one chat about your upcoming adventures or just pop in if you would like to meet me and pick up a brochure or two.

To book a free consultation slot contact Claire on 07899 065321 or email claire@plumtravel.co.uk

Lunchtime aromatherapy for Christmas is the perfect event to get into the holiday spirit!

Join me for a fun-filled hour of creating personalised gifts infused with delightful aromas. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to aromatherapy, this event is suitable for everyone. Come and unleash your creativity while enjoying the Christmassy atmosphere.

Make a present for you or others and choose from two out of a selection of possibilites - roller balls, bath salts, room spray, body scrubs, body oils or facial oils.

We'll deal with safety of using essential oils, blending techniques and you'll go home with two presents sorted (unless they're for you).

There will be tea and cofffee provided though please bring your lunch, if you wish.

Cost: £25.00 per person

BOOK HERE

Get your social media sparkling for the festive season and ready to shine in 2026! ✨

Join social media consultant Helen Manchip, founder of The Social Surgery, for a hands-on, practical workshop designed to help you refresh your socials, create engaging content ideas, and plan ahead with confidence.

This session will help you:

• Polish up your social media profiles so they look their best 

• Create original content ideas for Posts, Stories, and Reels

• Refresh your captions and keywords for maximum impact

• Learn practical tips for Instagram and LinkedIn

• Discover how AI tools can save you time and spark creativity

• Plan ahead so your socials are ready to hit 2026 strong 

You’ll leave with new ideas, a clearer direction, and content inspiration to carry you into the new year feeling confident and creative.

Perfect for small business owners, creatives, and anyone wanting to level up their social media presence before the year ends.

10:00am -1:00pm

Cost: £58 per person

Inclusive of hot drinks and light refreshments

Book HERE

Join Francesca Allbury and create a beautiful and unique wreath to adorn your door this festive season.

Join us for a creative afternoon and enjoy a glass of prosecco and nibbles as you craft.

All materials provided using locally sourced recyclable materials.

Cost: £55 per person

To reserve your space contact Francesca on 07711 027040 or email francescaallbury@gmail.com

Join Francesca Allbury and create a beautiful and unique wreath to adorn your door this festive season.

Join us for a creative evening and enjoy a glass of prosecco and nibbles as you craft.

All materials provided using locally sourced recyclable materials.

Cost: £55 per person

To reserve your space contact Francesca on 07711 027040 or email francescaallbury@gmail.com

Feeling stressed? Join me for a calming and creative lunchtime aromatherapy workshop designed to help you unwind and recharge. In this 1-hour session, you'll learn:

✨ How essential oils can support emotional wellbeing
✨ The basics of blending for stress relief
✨ Safe and effective ways to use essential oils daily

You'll also make your own personalized rollerball blend to take home – perfect for moments when you need a little calm on the go.

No prior experience needed – just bring your lunch, tea and coffee will be provided.

Cost: £20.00 per person

BOOK HERE

A social dining experience exploring the Asian continent with five courses curated by Freddie Southwell, based on his extensive travels and work across Asia.

Using seasonal, local produce from local Kent and Sussex producers blended with Asian spices, Wild Seasoning Kitchen have created menus that challenge, excite and bring foodies together for a special dining experience.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE OPERATE A ‘BRING YOUR OWN’ POLICY FOR WINE AND FIZZ. CORKAGE IS CHARGED AT £12 PER BOTTLE. Only beer and soft drinks will be available to purchase on the night.

Cost: £60.00 per person

Book HERE

Thinking about your next trip?  Not sure where to start?

Whether you're planning a big adventure, looking to get off the beaten track, or just gathering ideas for the future, I can help.  

Join travel consultant, Claire Bowman, for a chat about your travel plans.  

These sessions are perfect if you:

• Want expert help planning an itinerary or choosing destinations

• Need advice on flights, accommodation or timing your trip

• Love talking about all things travel and discovering new places

Book in if you would like a one-to-one chat about your upcoming adventures or just pop in if you would like to meet me and pick up a brochure or two.

To book a free consultation slot contact Claire on 07899 065321 or email claire@plumtravel.co.uk

Taking into consideration the environmental, economic and social impact of wine production has never been more important than it is today.

Organic and biodynamic wine production has been practised for decades and today there is a great span of wines to taste from this sector of the wine scene.

We will explore contrasting wine styles from across the world that have been made using sustainable, organic and biodynamic practises and learn more about how these innovative, holistic and progressive approaches work.

This wine tasting includes delicious food pairings too.

£49pp, includes 8-9 wines and food pairings 

For bookings please contact Jo on 07967 814224 or email jo@winesavvy.info

BOOK HERE

Discover how to take charge of your life and transform your identity from a 9-5 employee to a confident self-leader at our upcoming event!

If you keep asking yourself "Is this it?" - then this workshop is for you.

Come join us for a transformative event, focused on self-leadership and identity shift for those navigating the 9-5 grind.

Break the cycle of feeling like a hamster in a wheel, stuck, empty & lost to taking ownership, finding your own inner compass to feeling successful.

What We’ll Do

• Guided exercises to untangle your inner “script” & the conflict keeping you stuck

• Simple tools to shift from self-criticism to self-leadership

Discover how to take control of your career, personal growth, and mindset. Don't miss out on this opportunity to invest in yourself and make a positive change in your life and work!

Cost: £49.00 per person

BOOK HERE

JOIN US AND JONTY’S LITTLE FEASTS FOR AN EXCITING NEW JOURNEY INTO THE WORLD OF JAPANESE CUISINE.

This five course tasting menu is a culinary experience you won’t want to miss! Discover each of the delicious courses on the menu:

• A selection of hand made sushi including tuna, salmon, eel and vegetables.

• Chicken Katsu with a wasabi and Japanese mayo dip

• Miso glazed salmon hidden in sticky rice with a miso glaze

• Prawn or chicken Ramen with noodles, spring onion, coriander, shitake mushrooms, ramen ginger & crispy chilli oil

• Green tea drizzle cake with homemade Matcha ice cream

Cost: £55.00

To book WhatsApp or Text Jonty on 07769 652279 or email enquiries@jontyslittlefeasts.co.uk

Bring your own wine (£12 corkage fee)

Beers, soft drinks, tea and coffee available to buy on the night

Following our Northern and Central Italian tastings this year, explore the wine regions of Southern Italy.

We’ll look at wines from mountainous Campania, Puglia- Italy’s fertile ‘heel’- and the exciting and dynamic island of Sicily.

Taste more of Italy’s expansive range of unique indigenous grape varieties and learn about how these regions are making some fantastic wines with bags of flavour and character.

Served with some delicious Southern Italian inspired food pairings.

£49pp, includes 8-9 wines and food pairings 

For bookings please contact Jo on 07967 814224 or email jo@winesavvy.info

BOOK HERE

This workshop will focus on preparing grandparents with the latest knowledge around babies: whether it be birth, feeding, sleeping or just caring. We include a comprehensive 2 hour paediatric first aid session which will give you confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency.

Are they spoiling the baby by picking him up? What’s “safe sleep”? And where’s the talcum powder gone? To answer all these questions and many more, join our experienced midwives for this grandparent refresher course for grandparents-to-be and new grandparents. 

The workshop includes a comprehensive Grandparents Guide.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Cost: £78.00 per person

BOOK HERE

This evening will provide a great contrast between two key French wine-producing regions, each benefiting from very different terroirs.

We’ll be exploring the 3 key grapes of the Loire: irresistibly refreshing, racy Sauvignon Blanc from villages such as Sancerre & Pouilly Fumé, crisp and mineral Chenin Blanc and bracing Cabernet Francs brimming with blackcurrant and raspberry-fruit character.

We will contrast these styles with the richer, more robust wines of the Rhône Valley where Syrah and Grenache grapes feature for reds and whites are produced from, among others, the characterful Viognier, Roussanne and Marsanne grapes.

Served with some delicious Loire and Rhône inspired food pairings.

£49pp, includes 8-9 wines and food pairings 

For bookings please contact Jo on 07967 814224 or email jo@winesavvy.info

BOOK HERE

We are excited to welcome back Eileen Dickinson for another Colour My Life workshop.

There are four very exciting workshop leaders to enlighten and inspire you to try some very innovative approaches to creativity. No experience needed just a desire to try new ways of discovery.

Each workshop is an hour in length where you will experience four subjects:

• Will - a wire sculptor will guide you through the process of working with fine wire to produce a miniature bonsai tree to take home

• Susie - an artist from France who has a passion for pastel drawing and will guide you to create your very own sunflower picture

• Lauren - a crystal hobbyist who will enlighten you as to the benefits of crystals

• Elizabeth - a professional makeup artist will be demonstrating how to get the best out of your makeup and to try some new ideas

Early bird price until the end of August: £125 per person

To book email: eileenmdickinson@gmail.com or message her on 07940 555099.

A social dining experience exploring the Asian continent with five courses curated by Freddie, based on his extensive travels and work across Asia. A copy of the menu can be seen on our noticeboard outside LIME TREE WORK SHOP or please email for details.

Using seasonal, local produce from local Kent and Sussex producers blended with Asian spices, Wild Seasoning Kitchen have created menus that challenge, excite and bring foodies together for a special dining experience.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE OPERATE A ‘BRING YOUR OWN’ POLICY FOR WINE AND FIZZ. CORKAGE IS CHARGED AT £12 PER BOTTLE. Only beer and soft drinks will be available to purchase on the night.

Cost: £60.00 per person

Please note that this event is also a fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities with 25% of the ticket price going to the charity.

Book HERE

Following our Northern Italian tasting in February, we will tackle the whites and reds of Tuscany, the Abruzzo, Marche and Sardinia.

This tasting will take us through more of Italy’s huge range of indigenous grape varieties, which never fail to offer wines which are exciting and unique. 

Among others, we will taste refreshingly different whites and some stunning reds made from the Sangiovese grape.  Big names from these regions include Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. 

£49pp, includes 8-10 wines and food pairings  

For bookings please contact Jo on 07967 814224 or email jo@winesavvy.info 

By popular demand we will taste our way through a huge flight of pink-hued wines in this summer tasting. 

Launch yourself into the rosé-drinking season with examples from across the world and learn about how rosé wines are made and which foods they work best with. 

£49pp, includes 8-10 wines and food pairings  

For bookings please contact Jo on 07967 814224 or email jo@winesavvy.info

Join us for a relaxing and educational aromatherapy workshop where you'll dive into the beautiful world of essential oils and learn how to use them safely, sustainably, and effectively.

What You'll Learn:

• 🕰️ The History of Aromatherapy
  Explore how essential oils have been used across cultures for healing, ritual, and wellness—from ancient Egypt to modern holistic practices.

• 🌱 What Is an Essential Oil?
  Understand how these powerful plant extracts are made, how they work, and why quality matters.

• ✅ Safe & Sustainable Use
  Learn how to use essential oils responsibly—for your health, your home, and the environment. We’ll cover proper dilution, contraindications, and ethical sourcing.

• 🎨 How to Blend Oils Confidently
  Discover the art and science of creating your own blends. Learn about top, middle, and base notes, scent families, and how to balance aromas for therapeutic effect.

• 🧴 Make Your Own Aromatherapy Product
  Put your new skills into practice! You'll create and take home a personalized product of either a body cream or roller ball - designed by you.

Cost: £38.00

BOOK HERE

Social Media and Marketing Content Workshops

• Do You struggle with creating your content?

• Do you struggle with where to start to even think about your content?

• Do you struggle with planning your content?

• Do you struggle with making time for working on your business rather than in it?!?

• Do you need accountability and motivation for your marketing content?

• Do you want to make new business connections

This workshop will help you create structure with your social media and marketing plan for 2025, broken down into quarterly workshops. We have got you covered for the whole of 2025 - yes I said “we”, this year I have teamed up with the amazing Jane Rogers who is an expert in her field of content marketing and planning, she has designed her own yearly planner and goal setting e-book too!

Cost £55.00 per person

BOOK HERE

Often more talked about for its Port wine and cork production, during this tasting we will take a thorough look at Portugal’s white and red wines.  With 230,000 hectares of vineyard and a treasure trove of indigenous grape varieties there will be a lot for us to look at!   

£49pp, includes 8-10 wines with food pairings 

For bookings please contact Jo on 07967 814224 or  email jo@winesavvy.info 

Join us for a full-day writing retreat designed for writers of fiction and non-fiction at any stage of their journey. A day for you, your creative muse, and your writing, featuring:

Morning Workshop: “How to Make the Impossible Plausible”
You’re creating the world, and it can be as extreme as you like. There are rules, and there are ways to break them. Led by the brilliant & engaging David Freedman.

Afternoon Writing Sprints & Networking

• Focused writing time to develop your ideas

• Connect with fellow writers & share insights

• Mini Scrivener Surgery for those looking to get started or if you have a niggling issue to run through

Tickets: £45 per person (AM & PM sessions can be booked separately, subject to space and availability; contact Inkpots for details)

BOOK HERE

If you’re expecting a new grandchild into the family or recently welcomed a new addition, our "Grantenatal" class is a great way for expectant grandparents to refresh their wisdom and get up to date knowledge on what’s changed since their own babies were born. Two hours first aid training included.

This workshop will focus on preparing grandparents with up to date knowledge around babies: whether it be birth, feeding, sleeping, or just caring. We include a comprehensive 2 hour paediatric first aid session which will give you confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency.

Are they spoiling the baby by picking him up? Why is my son wearing a sling thing? What’s “safe sleep”? And where’s the talcum powder gone? To answer all these questions and many more, join experienced midwives and first aid instructor for this grandparent refresher course for grandparents-to-be and new grandparents.

Cost: £78.00 per person

BOOK HERE

Join Imogen for a relaxing and creative afternoon exploring the world of watercolour. This beginner-friendly workshop will introduce you to techniques, colour mixing, and practical tips to build your confidence.

With Imogen's guidance, you will create your own painting, it could be your home, a favourite place, or a meaningful scene. Please bring along a reference photo if you would like, or Imogen will have some images to work from.

The afternoon will be wonderfully calm and relaxed, a few creative hours to take you away from the rush of life. It will be friendly and welcoming, encouraging individual ideas and creative exploration.

All materials will be provided for use within the session, and each participant will take home a helpful watercolour guide to continue their practice.

Cost: £85.00

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Marlborough Sauvignon, 77% of the country’s vineyard production, has brought New Zealand wines very much to the fore in the UK. 

Vineyards extend 1,000 miles along the length of the two islands, starting in the sub-tropical north and ending in Central Otago, home to the world’s most southerly vineyards. 

During this tasting we will taste some Sauvignon Blanc, but we will also explore the other wonderful wines that this cool climate region has to offer. 

£49pp, includes 8-10 wines with food pairings

For bookings please contact Jo on 07967 814224 or email jo@winesavvy.info

Quarterly Marketing Content Workshop

• Do you struggle with creating your content?

• Do you struggle with where to start to even think about your content?

• Do you struggle with planning your content?

• Do you struggle with making time for working on your business rather than in it?!?

• Do you need accountability and motivation for your marketing content?

• Do you want to make new business connections

This workshop will help you create structure with your social media and marketing plan for 2025. We have got you covered for the whole of 2025 - yes I said “we”, this year I have teamed up with the amazing Jane Rogers who is an expert in her field of content marketing and planning, she has designed her own yearly planner and goal setting e-book too!

Are you expecting a baby? Is becoming a parent tinged with some anxiety about how your newborn baby will sleep over the first weeks and months? Would you like to try to give your baby the best opportunity to be a good sleeper from as early on as possible?

Our Newborn Sleep Workshop will give you a number of gentle steps and practical strategies to instil long-lasting sleep habits which will allow your baby to be the sleeper you want them to be, and the sleeper they need to be to help them thrive.

Cost: £65.00

BOOK HERE

Rosé, Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, NV, Vintage…  These are examples of some of the styles of wine we will cover in this extensive fizz tasting. 

In the line-up of wines to taste Champagnes will be joined by Sparkling Wines from other countries such as England. 

This will be a masterclass in bubbles with plenty of information about how they are grown and made, as well as advice on which foods to pair with these beautiful wines. 

£55pp, includes 8-10 wines with food pairings

For bookings please contact Jo on 07967 814224 or email jo@winesavvy.info