What’s on?

25th April 2024

Such an enlightening evening listening & learning about the history of the Middle East. Barnaby is an extraordinary storyteller.

12th April 2024

A beautiful & magical musical evening listening to the talented Zoe in a full barn.

5th March 2024

Exploring art in fiction, Rebecca Fletcher talked to art critic and author Chloë Ashby and award-winning debut author, Emily Howes. 

7th February 2024

Daisy Buchanan, award-winning journalist, author and broadcaster, talked about writing unconventional love stories and exploring sisterhood and self esteem in her latest novel Limelight

25th January 2024

We had a fun evening with delicious food, poems & singing.

2nd & 3rd December 2023

A busy and festive weekend with The Loft full of stall holders.

1st December 2023

A beautiful candlelit concert of reflective songs & readings to celebrate Christmas. 

The talented close harmony group from Winchester College, Cantores Episcopi, serenaded us, with poems/readings by special guests. In support of our chosen Christmas charity Sebastian's Action Trust, a charity providing respite care for families with seriously ill children. 

20th November 2023

Do you think you'd be happier if you won the lottery?  Do you spend your days scrolling, thinking everyone else is living life better than you are?  Want to know how to break free?  These were some of the things Rebecca Fletcher and Emma Gannon discussed along side other topics from Emma's latest book, The Success Myth: Letting Go of Having it All and how we can all craft work (and life) on our own terms.  

16th November 2023

Cook Cherie Denham and photographer Andrew Montgomery chatted about their stunning new collaboration, The Irish Bakery, which showcases the island’s remarkable culinary heritage, shaped by its history and natural surroundings.  While our guests enjoyed a hearty meal based on recipes from the book.

7th November 2023

Fashion expert and thrift queen, Bay Garnett, talked about her latest book and ultimate accessory, Style and Substance.  A gloriously eclectic celebration of self-expression, curated by one of the UK’s most respected experts on fashion.

11th October 2023

Fame, fashion and managing expectations - resident host Rebecca Fletcher talked to Minnie and Natalie about writing life, navigating fame and fashion and sharing stories of a world shrouded in smoke and mirrors.

4th October 2023

We explored Dame Jane Glover’s hugely successful career as a conductor and her latest book, Mozart in Italy - Coming of Age in the Land of Opera, in which Jane chronicles Mozart's formative trips to Italy and the profound effect they had on his astounding musical career. 

28th September 2023

MENU

Worthy Earth courgette & lemon foccacia, Two & One olive oil

Hand dived scallop ceviche, preserved lime, jalapeño, green peppercorn

Squid and ‘nduja agnolotti, nero sauce

Cod roasted with butter and vadouvan, cauliflower steak, mussels, spinach, almonds and lime

Saffron custard tart, New Forest raspberries

Campfire fudge

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27th September 2023

We were joined by million copy and bestselling romcom queen Beth O'Leary and debut novelist Kara Gnodde as they chatted to Yard host Rebecca Fletcher about their latest novels, The Wake-Up Call and The Theory of (Not Quite) Everything, the art of writing uplifting love stories and why it is we fall in love with romantic comedy.

23rd September 2023

A glorious sunny day for all the runners taking part in either the 10mile or 10k run across stunning countryside.

20th September 2023

The world of Coco Chanel and her profound influence as an extraordinary creative, to mark the stunning new edition of Justine's international bestseller, Coco Chanel: The Legend and the Life to coincide with the Chanel exhibition at the V&A. 

22nd August 2023

What a lovely evening of food & chat we had with Willy Wonka-style wizard of flavours Gurdeep Loyal.

2nd August 2023

Such an inspiring menu filled with the flavours of Summer.

30th June 2023

An evening of live music listening & supporting a few of our favourite up & coming musicians.Nora's songs are a mixture of genres including jazz, soul, pop & R&B - Jessica B draws inspiration from the likes of Jorja Smith, Lily Allen & Mae Muller &  B3nji’s originality and creative energy make him an exciting one-to-watch within the UK’s competitive rap scene. 

29th June 2023

What an inspiring evening when we welcomed international bestselling and award-winning author and Founder of Women's Prize for Fiction and Non Fiction, Kate Mosse, to The Yard to discuss her latest novel, The Ghost Ship.

22nd June 2023

We had such fun when author, drinks & wine expert and presenter, Helen McGinn (@knackeredmother) and Kat Farmer (@doesmybumlook40), fashion stylist, presenter and bestselling author brought their Wine Time to The Yard to celebrate English Wine Week

24th May 2023

Bestselling authors Lorraine Candy and Christie Watson came and talked about messy magnificent midlife and how to embrace this transformational stage of life. Presenting midlife as something to look forward to rather than dread.

12rh May 2023

Jemima played songs from their solo album “Grace After a Party” filling the barn with their beautiful haunting voice followed by chat with Roisin Nic Ghearailt (of Mhaol) about Jemima’s writing, collaborations & music.

29th March 2023

There is magic in seeing a piece of art take shape - Picasso once said, “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”

We had a magical evening with local professional portrait artist, Ingrid Berry, who trained in the classical atelier approach at London Fine Art Studios. We watched Ingrid paint a model live whilst sharing her passion for the history of portraiture, exploring some of the styles and schools which have influenced the way we see ourselves and others on canvas.

14th March 2023

Dr Rupy Aujla, NHS doctor and Sunday Times bestselling author (Doctor’s Kitchen 3-2-1, Eat to Beat Illness, The Doctor’s Kitchen) joined us to chat about supercharging our health, optimising our wellbeing and his latest book, COOKS, a new way to look at healthy eating every day, celebrating ingredients from different cultures and creating dishes big on flavour and low on effort

22nd February 2023

Sixty years on and battling rough roads, breakdowns in hostile environments and a constantly leaky roof, Alex set off to recreate the 13,000 mile journey from Singapore to London in the original 'Oxford' Land Rover.

8th February 2023

Heralded as Twitter’s unofficial Poet Laureate - the Banksy of poetry - bestselling poet and beloved novelist Brian Bilston joined us at The Yard to share his latest collection, Days Like These.

12th January 2023

Food journalist, broadcaster & BBC Radio 4 The Food Programme’s presenter Dan Saladino & Rebecca talked about the World’s rarest foods & why we need to save them.

6&7th December 2022

A Delicious gourmet feast

26th November 2022

Great evening with singer song writer Jack Flanagan, live and acoustic. Best known as bassist, vocalist and one quarter of beloved indie veterans, Mystery Jets, Jack shared new music from his debut solo album, Rides the Sky

23rd November 2022

Wahaca's Thomasina Miers, cook, writer, presenter and winner of MasterChef, joined us for an evening of culinary magic.

11th November 2022

Internationally bestselling writer of history and fiction, Simon Sebag Montefiore joined Rebecca Fletcher to discuss his latest book, The World, a history of humanity from prehistory to the present day, told through the one thing all humans have in common: family.

28-30th October 2022

27th October 2022

Manni and Reuben Coe shared their powerful story of brotherhood, resilience and repair in brother.do.you.love.me.

5th October 2022

Nature writing at its best is thought-provoking, lyrical, life affirming and a reminder of the power of reconnecting with our surroundings.

28th September 2022

Exploring the human side of modern farming and the task of ensuring a sustainable future both for our food and ourselves.

9th September 2022

Award-winning writer, comedian, TV & radio presenter and one-woman powerhouse, Viv Groskop joins Rebecca Fletcher to discuss the art of brilliant speaking. From bestselling books, How to Own the Room and Lift as You Climb to chart-topping podcasts, Viv has masterminded powerful interiews with women from politics to comedy on everything from tips on breathing and overcoming personal and professional obstacles to reinvention, resilience and embracing change.

4th August 2022

We are very excited to welcome Kitchen 94 this summer for a spectacular outdoor feast in the beautiful setting of Chilton Manor Farm. Having started their careers in London, our chef hosts Ed Robinson & Ed Windsor-Clive now specialise in fire cooking and will be offering up an exciting menu and delicious feast for all the senses. See our website for further details. Bring your family, bring a bottle and come & enjoy a glorious summer banquet.

12th July 2022

Join resident host Rebecca Fletcher in conversation with master storyteller and author, Jessie Burton, for an exclusive talk about Jessie’s stellar literary rise and her latest book, The House of Fortune, her sequel to million copy bestselling, The Miniaturist. Out on 7th July, The House of Fortune takes us back to the golden city of Amsterdam in 1705 and a story of fate and ambition, secrets and dreams, and one woman’s determination to rule her own destiny.

10th June 2022

Known for their witty and trailblazing stance on modern parenting, Mother & Papa Pukka (Anna Whitehouse and Matt Farquharson) have tackled everything from parenting highs and lows to gender inequality, long-term relationships and have become beacons for change with their Flex Appeal movement (flexible working for all) which helped form the powerhouse Flex For All Campaign recently addressed in Parliament. Authors of two bestselling non-fiction books, Parenting the Sh*t Out of Life and Where's My Happy Ending?, their debut bestselling novel, Underbelly talks female friendships and the dark side of the Internet. Rebecca Fletcher chats to Anna and Matt about becoming accidental influencers, taking on trolls and their passion for campaigning.

27th May 2022

A gorgeous evening of chatting, eating & crafting with The Joy Journal’s Laura Brand.

Supper, cooked by local chef Kate Longden, aka The Food Doula,

5th May 2022

Enjoyed the delights of home-cooked Arabic & Middle-Eastern dishes with Hamid Al-Mukhtar

3rd May 2022

What’s it like to raise a family of great talent? What if the odds of succeeding are stacked against you? Rebecca Fletcher chatted to Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason about raising a musical dynasty and her memoir about family life, House of Music.

22nd April 2022

In celebration of Earth Day we chatted to Skye & Jane about their longstanding symbiotic relationship, creating meaningful connections between food and community, their shared passion for working with nature and the future of food.

8th April 2022

A unique evening with Michael Kiwanuka in conversation with good friend Will James, interspersed with a live, stripped-back acoustic set.

Funds raised on the night were donated to London-based charity Power The Fight.

30th March 2022

Yard host Rebecca Fletcher discussed the art of writing gothic fiction with Anna Mazzola and Laura Shepherd-Robinson, how their careers in law and politics inspired their novels, fiction based on fact and our fascination for dark tales.

Weekly sessions throughout March 2022

29th March 2022

24th March 2022

We enjoyed a communal meal round The Yard Table prepared by The Food Doula.

All proceeds went to #Cook for Ukraine.

18th March 2022

Clover talked about what it's like to bare her soul on the page, navigate her way through the darkness, seeking answers and hope in the magical way in which death and life exist so vividly beside one another, and finding the wonder of being human.

9th March 2022

11th February 2022

A delve into the slave-owning past of this remarkable author.

26th January 2022

Please Yourself and transform the way you live - On the couch with psychotherapist and author Emma Reed Turrell.

25th January 2022

A seasonal feast by chef Holly Hayes who has worked and staged at multiple restaurants, all championing a unique approach to sustainable food; by working with independent, regenerative farms, local producers, foragers etc.

8th December 2021

Much-loved TV and print wine expert and author of The Knackered Mother’s Wine Club joined resident host, Rebecca Fletcher as they navigated the Christmas wine aisle, compared hangovers and discussed the best tipple to accompany reading Helen's novels in the bath.

3rd Dec 2021

A festive evening of wreath making, mulled wine & nibbles. The perfect workshop for friends or family. After a short demonstration it was time to have fun and get creative and make a fully natural luxury wreath!

24th November 2021

Neil Witney of Bools FarmFoods hosted a pop up sushi night at the Yard in November. Neil is a Classically trained chef who started a sushi delivery business from his home in Farnham in lockdown,.

11th November 2021

Portrait of an artist at The Yard. No subject was off limits when local artist Nic Joly sat down with resident host Rebecca Fletcher. We learned about Nic’s life and what has influenced his art.

13th October 2021

We enjoyed a beautiful Autumnal Lebanese Supper Club with the talented & local guest chef, Cherie Denham.

6th October 2021

Author of BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week, Slow Rise: A Bread-making Adventure. Renowned for his commitment to a project, Rob is also author of Sunday Times Bestseller It’s Not All About the Bike documenting his bicycle ride around the world, and The Man Who Made Things out of Trees.

28th July 2021

Acclaimed novelist Claire Fuller delved into the realms of family secrets and living on the fringes of society, themes she explores in her Women's Prize Shortlisted novel, Unsettled Ground.

2nd July 2021

Plant based pop-up restaurant hosted by Georgina Fuggle. Georgina brought her global, vibrant and joyful style to The Yard, offering up a 3 course vegetarian feast.

25th June 2021

An evening of poetry and conversation, covering everything from social media to the role of poet as truth teller. Discussions and readings from her latest collection: Where Hope Comes From, which was written against the backdrop of the pandemic, offering poems of resilience, healing and light.

14th February 2021

Beautifully packaged, generously portioned and with a complementary bag of the finest Peru Cochalan ground coffee, this was a very special lockdown takeaway to celebrate Valentine’s Day with loved ones.