Northumbrian Revival WWII Foraging Walk

Come along on a 1940s inspired foraging walk and explore the incredible abundance of wild edibles, as we take a walk along the ancient hedgerows of West Benridge Farm, Morpeth. Running as part of the Northumbrian Revival festival, a celebration of mid 20th century life, encompassing the years of World War II to the swinging 60s, we'll be exploring how foraging for wild edibles, a traditional countryside practice was utilised during the 1940s, while Britain was at war.

- What to Expect -

🌱You will learn how to correctly identify around 15 different wild edibles, which can include flowers, fruits, foliage and fungi.

🌱We'll be covering how to forage safely and within the law.

🌱How to act sustainably when out and about, and why it's important for you and the landscape.

🌱You will learn why it's beneficial to know your local landscape and why this information can be important to us as foragers.

🌱I'll be sharing recipes, hints and tips from the 1940s showcasing how native wild plants were used to supplement rationing.

All levels of interest are welcome, and children aged 14 and under can come along for free with an adult.

- What to Bring -

Please dress for the unpredictable British weather, and wear whatever footwear you feel comfortable in - but dressing for the period is also actively encouraged!

If the weather has been wet, please expect the paths to be muddy.

Feel free to bring a notepad and pen if you want to take notes along the way.

-Getting to the Event -

There limited space at West Benridge Farm so there is no parking at the farm. Instead visitors to the event are permitted to park at Heighley Gate Garden Centre to use the park and ride service. Vintage buses will be running from the garden centre from 9am-1pm, and returning until 5pm. Please use this address to find the park and ride service at the garden centre:

📍Heighley Gate Garden Centre, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 3DA

- Accessibility -

This route for the walk will take us along a hedgerows and through fields and is mostly over level ground.

If you have any accessibility requirements  I ask that you can please get in touch before booking just to make sure that this route is right for you.

- Extra Information -

An email will be sent out to all attendees a few days before the event to email addresses used during the booking process to confirm all of the details and meeting information. Please check your spam filters for these emails.

All of the information for Northumbrian Revival can be found on their facebook page.

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