
RADFORD mILL fARM
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HARVEST FESTIVAL
Saturday 3RD October 2026
Radford Mill Farm,
Mill lane, Radford, Timsbury, Bath, BA2 0FQ
10am - 4pm | Free Entry | £4 Parking
In partnership with Dairy House, supporting our homeless community
Radford Mill farm presents -
Live music from local performers >
Pop-up Farm Shop | Organic Vegetables | Homemade food fresh from the farm! >
Important note:Signal can be patchy out on the farm, remember to bring some cash along with you 💸Bring your family, bring your apples, and come ready for a wonderful day on the farm! 🍎Celebrating 50 Years of Radford Mill Farm
Come and help support our charity partner!
The Dairy House
The Dairy House is a seven-bed, direct-access hostel supporting people who are rough sleeping or at risk of homelessness. Through a holistic, person-centred approach, it helps residents rebuild stability, confidence and independence, supporting them towards sustainable housing and a brighter future.
How they help:
- Providing a safe home and support for those experiencing homelessness.- Offering practical and emotional support to build stability and independence.- Building confidence and life skills through therapy, activities and community.- Creating opportunities through gardening, learning and connection with nature via Root Connections.

How you can help:
- Enter the Raffle on the day, win prizes with ALL proceeds going towards Dairy House!- Find Dairy House stall at the festival - donate or sign up to volunteer!- Grow your own apples? Bring them along to get pressed and bottled, it's a free service but when you buy a bottle from us, (as opposed to bringing your own) we donate to Dairy House.www.connectcommunitytrust.org.ukWatch the video below to find out more:
Main stage Marquee
10.00am - Radstock Morris will kick-start the festivities with a brief performance10.15am - Welcome with Richard Fox (Farm owner)10.20am - Sue Harding10.15am - Radstock Morris11.40am - Peas in the Pub12.25pm - Dairy House: Who We Are, What We Do12.30pm - Jodie Austen1.30pm - Band of Pilgrims2.30pm - Paulton Ukulele Band

10:00
&
11:15
Radstock Morris
From the belly of the Somerset Coal Fields, Radstock Morris come dressed in their distinctive Oxblood Sackcloth sashes to dance in the harvest. Formed in 2025, they dance a vigorous Cotswold style, showcasing Morris traditions not often seen in other parts of Somerset.They'll kick-start the festivities at 10am, then perform again at 11:15am, so come along and watch them in action!They are actively recruiting, hoping to grow the side to become a staple in the community. So if you fancy spending your Wednesday evenings learning a Hook from a Galley, go talk to them.

10:20 - Sue Harding
Born in London and raised in the Cotswold Hills, Sue Harding has always lived in song. Her love for poetry and storytelling blossomed while studying English at Manchester, where she discovered folk and roots music. She later honed her craft in the folk clubs of West Wales and Bath, learning traditional songs, playing guitar, and writing her own.Her second album Darkling returned to English landscapes and late Victorian poetry, offering a romantic, contemporary folk feel. It was praised as “hauntingly beautiful” (Folk & Tumble) and “one of the top ten albums of the year” (Deep River Records).For Radford Mill Farm’s Harvest Festival, Sue will be playing songs with a celebratory feel and a connection to the landscape, bringing together poetry, melody and storytelling.

11:40 - Peas in a pub
We’re delighted to welcome Peas in the Pub to Radford Mill’s Harvest Festival, bringing their wonderful blend of traditional blues, folk and original songs to the farm.Peas in the Pub are a traditional blues duo, led by Somerset musician Patrick O'Brien, with additional guests joining them along the way. Their music combines classic blues with original songs in the blues and folk traditions, creating a warm, relaxed and soulful sound that’s perfect for a festival setting. 🎶With a wealth of musical experience behind them, they’ve performed at farm festivals, folk events, acoustic clubs, private parties and venues across Somerset and the Bath & Frome area and they’ve even played right here at Radford Mill Farm in the past!

12:30 - Jodie Austen
Jodie Austen is a British-Australian singer-songwriter and visual artist based in Somerset. Blending soulful folk-pop with heartfelt storytelling, she creates music inspired by resilience, nature, and the courage to embrace life’s journey.Through songs, art, and creativity, Jodie invites listeners to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and find beauty in every season.We think you'll love what you hear!

13:30 - The Band of Pilgrims
The Band of Pilgrims have been playing together for a few years now, and they've loved every minute of it.They perform a mix of old blues tracks, tender Gospel Blues, and their own original songs, playing more or less acoustic.As great musicians, they bring real subtlety to their playing — while also staying spontaneous, relying on a bit of randomness and enjoying moving with the spirit of the occasion!

14:30 - Paulton Ukulele Band
Paulton Ukulele Band (PUB) is a friendly, community-based band with members aged from 11 to 85, bringing together over 40 musicians who love making music and having fun.Playing songs from across the decades and a wide range of genres, PUB puts its own unique twist on well-known favourites.Alongside ukuleles, their sound includes percussion, melodium, fiddle, harmonica, flutes and trumpets.With more than 20 members regularly performing and singing at gigs, PUB create a lively, full sound - and they love getting their audiences involved too.Expect plenty of familiar songs, toe-tapping tunes and opportunities to sing along!

11-11:45 -
"A Little Bird Told Us"
Storytelling with
Michael Loader
Settle in for stories that have flown in from far and wide.Michael has spent recent years gathering bird tales from India, the Middle East and Europe, building on his family show A Little Bird Told Me.Expect folklore, feathers and a little bit of magic for all ages.

Hands-on sessions for all ages! come make something, learn something, or just join in...
Group workshops
Yoga and Tai chiwith Nick & Hannah
Nick and Hannah are a yoga teaching duo who share a passion for creating welcoming, accessible spaces to move, breathe and reconnect.Having both taught yoga in India, their practice is rooted in Krama Yoga, using a gradual, step-by-step approach that allows students to explore movement at their own level, with options to develop and deepen their practice.Their classes combine traditional yoga practices with creative flows, mindful movement and playful exploration, often taking their practice outdoors and creating a strong sense of community. Their aim is to help people step away from the busyness of everyday life and connect with their bodies, breath and surroundings.11:00–11:30
Morning Tai ChiA gentle 30-minute Tai Chi session focusing on movement, breath and balance.13:45–14:15
Hamstring Yoga with NickA 30-minute class focusing on stretching, strengthening and creating space through the hamstrings and back of the legs.15:35–16:05
Hip Opening Yoga with HannahA 30-minute accessible yoga class exploring the hips and lower body, with plenty of options for different abilities.🧘 Please bring your own yoga mat.
Lace Tatting for Beginnerswith Vicki
Discover the heritage craft of tatting in this beginner-friendly workshop. Tatting is a lace-making technique built from beautifully structured stitches — rings, chains and picots — that come together to create delicate lace.In this 1 hour 30 minute session, you'll learn needle tatting at a larger scale using a big needle and Aran wool, making the stitch structure easy to see and understand — the perfect foundation for finer thread work or traditional shuttle tatting later on.You'll leave with your own tatted motif to take home, plus the skills to keep going — whether that's finer materials, shuttle tatting, or just tatting for fun.No prior experience required — everyone's welcome. 💝
Willow Wreath makingwith Jo Sadler
Jo will be running one hour beginner-friendly wreath-making workshops.In this hands-on workshop, you’ll make your own beautiful willow wreath using Somerset willow. Your finished wreath will make a lovely decoration to take home and adorn with seasonal foliage, dried flowers or anything else you fancy once you’re home.You could also use your wreath as a rustic table decoration or centrepiece, making it a lovely addition to your home throughout autumn and beyond.Whether you’re completely new to willow or simply curious to have a go, the workshops are a lovely opportunity to slow down, get creative and make something by hand.
Save your seat with Jo today:
🧶 Peg loom workshop: make a raw fleece tuffetWith Julie from pigsmoor farm
Join us for a hands-on peg loom session and make your own raw fleece tuffet to take home.Places are limited to 2 people, at £30 per person.Sign up when you arrive.
Hands-on sessions for all ages! come make something, learn something, or just join in...
Stallholder one-to-one worshops
Fancy something a little more personal?Some of our stallholders are offering one-to-one sessions on the day — a chance to learn hands-on, ask questions, and get guidance tailored just for you.All sessions are drop-in, just add your name to the sign-up sheet with each stallholder when you arrive.
Table Loom Weavingwith Belle
45 minutes | £25 per personBelle invites participants to discover the art of weaving in a relaxed, hands-on session using a 4-shaft table loom. Participants will create their own small fabric sample while experimenting with plain weave and herringbone patterns.No previous experience is necessary, as Belle will guide each participant through every step of the process. A lovely opportunity to try a traditional craft and learn a new skill.
Make Your Wire Wrap Jewellerywith Ila - The Crafty Creature
The Crafty Creature will be offering one-to-one making sessions from her stall.Sessions start at £20 for around 30 minutes, including all materials. That’s usually enough time to make a simple earcuff, ring or pendant, and you can simply add more time at the same rate for more ambitious ideas! ⏳No experience needed, and sessions can be adapted for ages 6+. 🌈 The Crafty Creature will handle any tools or sharper steps while younger makers can shape their creation by hand. 🙌
Crochet with HomeCraftHouseWith Denise
Fancy trying your hand at crochet? Come and find Denise at HomeCraftHouse, where you can pick up a hook and make something festive to take home. There are two options to choose from, both just £5.Option 1: Crochet 1-2-1 Session - 15 minutes | £5Experience crocheting with support and guidance. Perfect if you've always wanted to give it a go, with someone on hand to show you the ropes.Option 2: Finish a Mini Christmas Jumper - £5Pick a part-made mini crochet Christmas jumper and finish the last few rows. Then add your own embellishment and take it home with you!
Felting, Carding & SpinningWith Julie - Pigsmoor Farm
✨ Demonstrations all dayThroughout the day we'll be demonstrating felt-backed rug making, peg loom weaving, carding and spinning right by our stand.Everyone is welcome to join in and have a go, or just stop for a chat and a look.
Details on all workshops will be updated here soon — pop your email above to be the first to know! 💫

Fancy winning something special?
Festival Raffle
Our raffle is packed with prizes, hidden away in THREE recycled cotton Harvest Festival tote bags to be won,Inside you'll find handmade treasures from local artists and crafters, a voucher for a £60 pottery class with Suzanne, co-owner of Dairy House, Salsa classes x3 at Radford Mill Farm, a couple's camping voucher at Radford Mill Farm, A meal for two at Seven Stars, organic vegetables fresh from the farm and more surprises!100% of proceeds go towards Dairy House!£3 for 1 ticket
£5 for 2 tickets
£10 for 4 ticketsTickets can only be purchased on the day.
Meet our stallholders

Wordhoards art
🎨 Meet Carrie - The artist behind Wordhoards Art 🍂Carrie creates beautiful handmade linocut prints exploring themes of nature, mythology and archaeology.Carrie is particularly drawn to transitions in nature; seasons of light and dark, dawn and twilight, the cycles of life and death, storm-rise and ebbtide. Trees and birds emerge often in her artwork with a leaning towards symbolism.www.facebook.com/CarrieWordhoardsArtwww.instagram.com/carrie.wordhoards

The Bead Garden
💎 Meet Akiko Carder at The Bead Garden 💎Akiko is the maker behind The Bead Garden, a jewellery shop rooted in a craft she's devoted to for 18 years. Originally from Japan, Akiko learnt the art of beading there before moving to live in England. Akiko creates beautiful, intricate beaded jewellery, each piece is lovingly handmade, blending delicate beadwork with a botanical, garden-inspired sensibility.Think earrings and necklaces that feel plucked from nature itself! 🌼Come and find The Bead Garden at Radford Mill’s Harvest Festival on Saturday 3rd October!📸 https://www.instagram.com/thebeadgardens/

Lazuli remedies
🌼 Meet Celeste, the grower and maker behind Lazuli Remedies, her one-woman brand. 🌿Lazuli Remedies is a modern herbal apothecary offering botanical skin and body care.Seasonal, small-batch products including cold-pressed goat milk soap, facial balms and serums, herbal utility salves and artisanal hydrosols. Made with herbs and flowers, slowly grown in the garden and gathered from the local landscape.Come and find Lazuli Remedies at Radford Mill’s Harvest Festival on Saturday 3rd October!🌐 https://lazuliremedies.co.uk/pages/about📸 https://www.instagram.com/lazuliremedies/

The fireside dragon
Step into a realm where nature, folklore, and faerie worlds meet in the form of handcrafted ceramics.Inspired by the quiet woodlands and the stories whispered in the wind, each piece is a celebration of nature and the whimsical.Hares leaping on mugs, fly agaric porcelain spoons and the timeless nature of oak leaves - these are motifs and designs that can be found on the body of work. Crafted with care in stoneware and porcelain, every item is one-of-a-kind, blending function with a touch of enchantment.Whether you are looking for a cup that feels like it came from a fairytale, or a sculptural piece that tells a story, you will find something here to bring a little wonder to your everyday.Come and find Rachael Mcdonald and The Fireside Dragon at Radford Mill’s Harvest Festival on Saturday 3rd October! 🍂🐉📷 @firesidedragon_ceramics

Silva embers
🎨 Welcome to Silva Embers, presented by Mel ❤️🔥Mel offers hand designed pyrography as individual as each piece of wood.Each item is designed, drawn, sawn, sanded and ethically crafted.Mel makes a wide range of unique wood products with the aim that everyone can access and enjoy art that speaks to their heart. 💝Come and find Silva Embers at Radford Mill’s Harvest Festival on Saturday 3rd October!https://www.instagram.com/silva.embers/https://www.facebook.com/silvaembers/

Poppy's printed creations
Discover Poppy's Printed CreationsWe create and sell 3D printed gifts, toys and collectables — perfect for birthdays and Christmas! ✨ Every piece is designed with imagination and printed with love, ready to bring a smile to someone's day.
And safety always comes first — we're UKCA tested and compliant, so you can feel confident when it comes to children's toys. 🎁
Come and find Poppy’s Printed Creations at Radford Mill’s Harvest Festival on Saturday 3rd October! 🧡

Recycle and help the homeless
Meet Sarah — maker of hand-sewn toys, bags, hats and more, all crafted from recycled fabric, giving pre-loved materials a beautiful new life. ✨ Sarah proudly supports Lizzie's Soup Run, helping feed Bath's homeless community every Saturday. 💙

sugar rush 86
Meet Donna — the mastermind behind Sugar Rush 86, serving up sweets, candyfloss and popcorn. From retro favourites to modern treats, there's something for every sweet tooth. Cones are packed by hand and ready to grab and go — perfect for a festival treat or a gift for later. 🍬🍿
Come and find Sugar Rush 86 at Radford Mill’s Harvest Festival on Saturday 3rd October! 🍂🐉
www.facebook.com/SugarRush1986

Topsys Tatting Knots
🧵 Meet Vicki — Somerset-based textile artist and maker with a passion for traditional and heritage crafts. Vicki specialises in tatting, a beautiful lace-making technique worked with a needle or shuttle, and loves sharing it through demonstrations, workshops and (coming soon) online tutorials. She's on a mission to introduce people to a craft they may never have encountered — and show that heritage crafts have a place in modern making. 🧵Workshop: Tatting for Beginners
Discover the heritage craft of tatting in this beginner-friendly workshop. For more information, check the section on group workshops.Come and find Vicki at Radford Mill’s Harvest Festival on Saturday 3rd October!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topsystattingknots
Instagram: @TopsysTattingKnots

Homecraft house
Come and meet Denise of Homecrafthouse - a Bristol‑based textile maker specialising in upcycled denim and handcrafted crochet pieces.Denise's work is shaped by a commitment to sustainability, creating practical, characterful items crafted slowly and thoughtfully from reclaimed fabrics and materials that would otherwise go to waste.At Radford Mill’s Harvest Festival I’ll also be offering short, friendly 1‑1 crochet demos and mini lessons. Visitors can book a quick session, learn a few stitches in the relaxed farm setting, and take home a small item they’ve helped to make — a simple, hands‑on reminder of the day.

Jo Sadler Willow
Jo Sadler is a Somerset-based willow sculptor, creating characterful animal sculptures from locally grown willow. Her work is inspired by the natural world, with each sculpture carefully handcrafted. Jo also creates bespoke commissions, working with customers to bring their ideas to life, and has a selection of her original sculptures available to purchase.Tori works alongside Jo as a basket maker and willow tutor, creating traditional and contemporary willow baskets and teaching a range of workshops. Together, this mother-daughter duo share their love of willow, natural materials and traditional craft through relaxed, practical workshops that are designed to be enjoyable and accessible to beginners.At the event, Jo will be bringing a selection of her handmade willow sculptures, which will be available to browse and purchase, as well as running short, beginner-friendly wreath-making workshops. Visitors will have the chance to get hands-on with willow, learn some simple weaving techniques and create their own willow wreath to take home.Whether you’re completely new to willow or simply curious to have a go, the workshops are a lovely opportunity to slow down, get creative and make something by hand.

Bark ink Collective
Bark Ink Collective is a small independent group of artists run by long-time creative collaborators and friends William Valentine and Adam Morgan.The collective is currently formed by Eleven local artists, illustrators and makers whose variety of work each focus on sustainable craft and all things hand-made!The stall places significance on all things found and foraged, with the majority of the work being produced using natural materials.

Seated In-chair back massages!
You've danced, you've woven willow, pressed apples, you've sampled all the cake…Now it's time to slip into the main-field willow dome for 20 minutes of blissful seated massage, just £15.See you in the queue!

Beach Hoard Art
Ruth hand-picks sea glass from beaches across the English coast, turning everyday finds into beautiful framed art and greeting cards. Each piece carries a little memory of the sea with it.Handmade, one of a kind, and full of character. 🌊

Off-cutz
Leather, Weaving & FolkloreThis husband-and-wife team of leather-workers and weavers create an eclectic collection of unusual, handcrafted pieces from reclaimed and recycled materials.Their work includes handwoven corsets and waistcoats, leather-covered tankards, hand-bound books, top hats, pouches and much more!Inspired by woodland folklore and autumnal colours, their creations combine traditional craftsmanship with imaginative, one-of-a-kind designs. 🌿Sustainability is at the heart of their work. They rescue leather from sofas destined for landfill and use second-hand yarns and industrial waste wherever possible, giving discarded materials a new life.All their leather embroidery is stitched on a remarkable 107-year-old industrial Singer patcher, which visitors can see in action at their stall!One-to-One Table Loom Weaving Workshops with Belle45 minutes | £25 per personBelle invites participants to discover the art of weaving in a relaxed, hands-on session using a 4-shaft table loom. Participants will create their own small fabric sample while experimenting with plain weave and herringbone patterns.No previous experience is necessary, as Belle will guide each participant through every step of the process. A lovely opportunity to try a traditional craft and learn a new skill.

Manor Farm Pottery with Suzanne
Suzanne works from her farm studio surrounded by over 1,000 acres of countryside, where family life, farming, and community are deeply connected.Alongside her pottery work, Suzanne and her husband run The Dairy House (Connect Community Trust), a seven-bed hostel providing a safe home and support for individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.Come and meet Suzanne and discover her pottery at the Harvest Festival, while helping us raise funds for The Dairy House. You can support the charity by entering our raffle, making a donation, or signing up to volunteer with Connect Community Trust.

The Crafty Creature
The Crafty Creature makes colourful, whimsical accessories from craft wire and beads, charms, crystals and all sorts of other shiny things. At her stall, you’ll find earcuffs, pendants, rings, hair wraps and other jewellery, alongside some more unusual creations that don’t have names yet!Everything is made using second-hand materials, and all prices are flexible to what feels affordable to you.There will be plenty of finished pieces to browse and buy, but The Crafty Creature’s favourite thing is to create with others. 😻 If you find something you like but imagine it in different colours or with different details, you can customise it together. 🎨 And if there’s something you want that you can’t see anywhere on the stall, just ask! She’ll have all her tools and materials with her and would love to bring your ideas to life.Make Your Own!If you want to try creating something yourself, The Crafty Creature will also be offering one-to-one making sessions from her stall.Sessions start at £20 for around 30 minutes, including all materials. That’s usually enough time to make a simple earcuff, ring or pendant, and you can simply add more time at the same rate for more ambitious ideas! ⏳No experience needed, and sessions can be adapted for ages 6+. 🌈 The Crafty Creature will handle any tools or sharper steps while younger makers can shape their creation by hand. 🙌Just add your name to the sign-up sheet when you arrive.https://thecraftycreature.my.canva.site/
Children's Entertainment
🎨 Creative activities with Angela
Angela will be bringing a selection of materials and offering lots of opportunities for children to get creative, including:🪶 Cardboard headdresses – create your own fantastical headpiece.
🐚 Painting shells – with shells provided by Angela.
🐛 Make your own creatures – using pegs, pipe cleaners and fabric.
👹 Air-drying clay monsters – sculpt a little monster to take home.
✨ And more! Angela will be bringing along plenty of other creative bits and pieces to inspire some spontaneous making on the day.Angela runs The School of Curiosity, which provides therapeutic education for children aged 8–16.A traveller, former circus performer and teacher of 30 years, Angela has a special connection to Radford Mill. She has lived at the farm several times, and both of her children were born while she was living here.
APPLE PRESSING AND BOTTLING
GROW YOUR OWN APPLES?
Bring your apples to get them pressed and bottled for free!Use your own bottles, or buy bottles from us and we’ll donate the proceeds to The Dairy House!1.5kg of apples = 75cl of juice

Pop-up Farm Shop - organic autumn veg
Visit our Pop-up Radford Mill Farm shop and take home a taste of the harvest!Browse our selection of fresh, seasonal organic vegetables, grown right here on the farm, alongside other delicious local produce.
Homemade Meals
Feeling hungry? Enjoy delicious home-cooked food made with fresh ingredients, perfect for keeping you fuelled as you explore the festival.
Sign up for our veg boxes!
Our veg boxes are built around produce grown organically on the farm. Every now and then we partner with other organic farms to bring diversity to our offering. We are part of a network of brilliant, small-scale farmers.The boxes are seasonal with what can be grown in the UK. Think tomatoes, cucumbers, and courgettes in the summer and potatoes, leeks, and cabbages in the winter. The produce is harvested perfectly at their peak so our boxes are packed with flavour and vitality.We farm with nature and focus on the soil to ensure we are regenerating the land while making the produce as delicious and nutrient dense as possible. The land is certified organic so we don't use any pesticides or herbicides and our fertility is sourced locally or on-farm.Check out the extras in the sub-menu to add to your box. Throughout the year we have eggs, fruit, flowers, herbs, juices and vinegar, and extra veg all produced organically on the farm.
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