Autumn Foraging Walk & Fire Cider Making Workshop

Are you looking for natural ways to support your family’s immunity and promote better health over cold and flu season?

Let’s use medicinal plants growing in our hedgerows and hiding in our kitchen cupboards to create potent winter remedies designed to boost immunity and relieve symptoms.

Join Medical Herbalist, Yasmin Kerr, for an afternoon of foraging, plant exploration and hands-on medicine making.

During the first half of the event, we will forage for seasonal plants; discuss key identification features; delve into their botanical folklore; and consider their historic and contemporary uses in Western Herbal Medicine. Participants will learn how local plants can support them throughout the Winter for common conditions. Subject to availability, we will forage seasonal plants such as hawthorn, elderberry, rosehip, and more. Once we have harvested some plants, we will make our way back to the Stover Centre.

During the second half of the event, participants will discuss common winter ailments; explore supportive herbal remedies; and learn invaluable tools to support one’s immune system all year round (from dietary and lifestyle advice to guidance on supplements).

Finally, guests will enjoy some organic loose leaf herbal Immuni-Tea, as Yasmin guides everyone through the process of creating their own bespoke Fire Cider. Fire cider is a traditional folk remedy and herbal tonic used for centuries to boost immunity, improve circulation, aid digestion and offer relief from cold and flu symptoms.

Participants will learn practical and effective tools to support all members of the family throughout the cold winter months, including preventative measures and natural remedies to encourage a speedy recovery. Participants will also receive an informative hand-out with recipes, book recommendations and top tips.

From this introductory workshop participants will leave empowered with the knowledge and skills to take care of themselves and their loved ones throughout cold and flu season.

So, come along, stretch your legs, connect with nature and some friendly strangers, and learn about the healing plants growing around us! We look forward to welcoming you to this beautiful space.

Key information about parking, where to meet and what to bring can be found in the FAQ's section below. If you have any other questions about the event, please do get in touch. Contact Yasmin via email: honeysuckleherbal@gmail.com

NB/ Please meet outside of the Stover Centre around 12:50pm. You can then drop your belongings off in the class-room area before beginning the foraging walk at 1pm. Please ensure you arrive with plenty of time, as we will be leaving the Stover Centre meeting point at 1pm sharp.

Facilitator: Yasmin Kerr, founder of Honeysuckle Herbal, is a Medical Herbalist practicing in Exeter, Topsham and Ottery St Mary. Yasmin spends most of her time treating patients, teaching, foraging and making medicine with plants. She is dedicated to making private healthcare affordable, accessible, and sustainable for people and the planet. Yasmin aims to share her knowledge, empowering individuals to make informed choices throughout their healthcare journey.

Website: www.honeysuckleherbal.co.uk

Instagram: @honeysuckleherbal