WILD FOOD FORAGING
We'll meet at the beach and start the day with a coffee or tea and a brief chat about what we'll be doing.
Next, we'll have a walk along Chesil Beach, Mat will show you how to identify edible plants with confidence. We might find shells, sharks purse, a variety of edible seaweeds and seashore plants before a loo stop and heading off (in own cars). We'll also explore the hedgerow and fields, finding a variety of wild plants & herbs and talk about how we can |
cook and use this wonderful bounty and we'll have a snack of some pastries. Your course will end with a delicious, simple lunch, prepared by the team at the Restaurant, inspired by beautiful seasonal produce and a Gin & Liqueur tasting and talk at the end of the course We are happy to cater for most dietary requirements, please let us know when you book. Allergy statement is here
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When booking you will need your voucher number, the voucher must be 'in date' when you come on the course. We limit the numbers on courses to ensure everyone's enjoyment and by the size of our tiny restaurant! Courses will be added, as needed, during the year to ensure there is availability but we cannot guarantee a specific date or that a Saturday will be available. To contact us, please email matfollascourses@gmail.com |
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Purchasing course vouchers:
Available from Bramble Restaurant for £145 Our courses run from March to September.
START LOCATION Chesil beach, near Bridport, details will be emailed when you book. END LOCATION: 41 Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 3PU We use what3words app to navigate to different locations or you can follow Mat TIME & DURATION From 9am to between 3pm and 4pm (depending on the final location) OTHER INFORMATION Cancellations If you need to cancel your course booking, please ensure you give us at least 2 weeks notice; this gives us time to re-book the empty place. We will always try to work with you to get you on another course, where possible. We do not provide refunds beyond a 14 day cooling off period. Vouchers purchased via a 3rd party may have different cancellation / refund terms. |
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Covid-19 update - we will not be recommending car sharing and cannot provide transport, so own cars only please. Please wear sturdy shoes or wellies. AGE LIMIT This course is only really suitable for children of 12yrs of age and upwards. Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult. Each excursion is dependent on what's in season, what wild foods are available and, of course, the weather ... the course will take place whatever the weather. There may be some slippery paths and mud and we cover about 3 miles of walking during the day so please consider this if you are in doubt about your ability. We will not have ready access to public toilets for several hours (but there are trees to go behind) The drive to locations will be no more than 30 miles over the course of the day. Gidday Ltd accepts no liability for:
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Changes
It is rare for us to have to make changes to our course but we will give you as much notice as possible should it become necessary to move a date or location. We recommend you have travel insurance to cover any costs as we do not accept liability for any travel costs as a result of changes. 
This is a guide to the activities that will make up your course. This is by no means set in stone and will depend on the season, the weather and the group’s interest
We are a licensed venue and have a selection of the finest wines available to purchase. |