🌾 August 2025 Highlights from The Lovely Cow Shed 🐄
August has been bursting with sunshine, creativity, and late-summer charm here at The Lovely Cow Shed! From fresh workshops and new escapes to wild foraging and heartwarming community moments, here’s everything we’ve been up to — and what’s still to come…
🌟 Welcome to Hidden Fell Escapes
We’re beyond excited to introduce a brand-new addition to The Lovely Cow Shed family — Hidden Fell Escapes is coming soon!
Nestled in the Forest of Bowland, our two hand-crafted Shepherd Huts offer the ultimate countryside retreat. Think starlit skies, cosy interiors, and peaceful views — plus the option of private dining, delivered straight to your door by Annie herself.
🎉 Name Our Huts & Win a Stay!
We’re running a special competition to name the huts — and the winner gets a free night’s stay! Head to our Instagram or Facebook to enter before 17th August.
#ShepherdHuts #Competition #LuxuryFarmStay
🎨 Creative Summer Workshops & Events
Whether you’re into art, crafts, baking or sewing – August has been packed with creativity, and there’s still time to join in.
☀️ Summer Art Classes with Apricot Sulphur Design
Every Tuesday in August | 10am–12pm & 1pm–3pm
Fun for all ages and skill levels! From plant pot painting to LED light decoration making, there’s something for everyone.
🖼️ Special Highlight: Foil Sea Life Embossing – 5th August | £20 per child (includes drinks & cake!)
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🧵 Private Sewing Classes
Beginner-friendly bunting projects in your home or here at The Cow Shed. Learn to sew in a relaxed, supportive setting.
🍞 Summer Bread Workshops
Flour-dusted fun with Annie — make classic bread, scones, and flatbreads, then take them home (if you don’t eat them first!).
👩🍳 All materials included. Aprons advised.
✂️ AllyBobsKnits Arm Knitting Workshops
Enjoy a friendly 2-hour session learning how to chunky arm knit — includes cream tea and expert guidance. Limited spaces.
🔗 Book via AllyBobsKnits
🍰 Monday Meet & Make @ The Granary
Every Monday | 10:00 AM | £5 per person (includes cake & hot drink)
Bring a craft, a book, or just yourself — enjoy a cosy creative morning with like-minded people.
🧺 Forage & Feast: Blackberry Season is Here!
The hedgerows are bursting with juicy blackberries — perfect for crumbles, jams, and more!
🍓 Simple Blackberry Crumble Recipe
Try our classic recipe with freshly picked berries (scroll down below for the full method).
Top Foraging Tips:
Pick away from roads
Wear long sleeves
Bring a shallow basket
Leave some for the birds!
🍦 Serve your crumble warm with cream, custard, or ice cream.
🍽️ Outside Catering by Reyt Good Fodder
Whether you’re planning a wedding, party, or corporate lunch — Annie’s outside catering service brings amazing food to any setting.
✨ Grazing tables, buffets, and private dining available.
No hidden extras — just delicious, high-quality ingredients, beautifully presented.
📞 Call Annie on 07968 905607 or email thelovelycowshed@gmail.com.
📚 Book Club Buzz
Our August Book Club was a rollercoaster! We explored Wild by Kristin Hannah — emotional, raw, and unforgettable.
⭐ Average Rating: 4/5
🧁 Special Shout-Out: Alex’s homemade cake stole the show!
Next Up:
A Serial Killer’s Guide to Marriage by Asia MacKay
📅 Next session: 5th August
Join us for dark laughs, shocking twists, and more delicious bites.
#BookwormsUnite #BooksAndBites
✨ Looking Ahead
We’re already planning a magical autumn with even more workshops, pop-ups, and events. Keep your eyes peeled for:
Fabric Coil Basket Workshop – 31st August | £35
More Bread Workshops
Festive Planning Events
Bespoke Private Events & Classes
💌 Don’t forget to join our mailing list to stay in the loop.
📍 Visit Us or Book an Event
The Lovely Cow Shed
📍 Forty Acre Farm, Jeffrey Hill, Longridge, Lancashire, PR3 2TU
🌐 www.thelovelycowshed.com
📧 annie@thelovelycowshed.com
📞 07968 905607
Thank you to everyone who has supported us this summer — from bread baking to foraging, painting pots to naming huts, it’s your creativity and spirit that make The Lovely Cow Shed so special.
With love,
Annie x
The Lovely Cow Shed Team
