Alexandra Tolstoy is an explorer, author, broadcaster and entrepreneur whose life has been shaped by travel to some of the most remote parts of the world.

At 25, she set out on an extraordinary nine-month expedition along the ancient Silk Road, travelling 5,000 miles by horse and camel from Turkmenistan to China. The journey became her first book, The Last Secrets of the Silk Road, and was followed by expeditions on horseback through Mongolia, Siberia and Central Asia, including a remarkable ride from Turkmenistan to Moscow.

Her passion for travelling on horseback and for traditional cultures led to the BBC television series ‘Horse People with Alexandra Tolstoy’, in which she travelled the world exploring communities whose lives still revolve around horses.

Alexandra has spent more than 25 years travelling in Kyrgyzstan and is an official Ambassador for the country. She now runs Alexandra Tolstoy Travel, taking small groups on riding expeditions through the remote Tien Shan mountains. Most recently, she made Beyond the Silk Road, a documentary filmed in Kyrgyzstan with actors Dominic West and Clarke Peters.

Join us for a lively entertaining evening with Tabitha Webb & Helen McGinn as they come together in conversation.

Expect plenty of laughter, honest opinions and stories you probably won’t hear anywhere else! Warm, witty and wonderfully unfiltered, this promises to be a fascinating and fun evening with two engaging personalities. Come along, settle in and enjoy the conversation — you never quite know where it might lead!

Tabitha Webb is a British fashion and homeware designer, author, and broadcaster. She launched her eponymous womenswear collection in 2015, building a loyal celebrity following that includes the Princess of Wales, Claudia Winkleman, Pippa Middleton, Miranda Kerr, Jodie Comer, Cara Delevingne, and Amanda Holden.

For five years, Tabitha wrote a monthly fashion and lifestyle column for HELLO! Magazine. She is also a regular podcast guest, public speaker, and commentator on fashion, interiors, and entrepreneurship.

In July 2026, Tabitha launched a collaboration with PRAI Beauty and Marks & Spencer, alongside her new YouTube channel and podcast, Tabitha Talks Love.

An accomplished author, Tabitha's second romance novel, Playing the Field, follows her debut novel No Regrets.

Helen McGinn is the resident wine expert on BBC1’s Saturday Kitchen and an ex-supermarket wine buyer.

With numerous TV appearances including Celebrity Mastermind, Celebrity Weakest Link, Between the Covers and more, Helen has also won various awards for her blog 'The Knackered Mother’s Wine Club', including Fortnum & Mason’s Online Drink Writer of the Year.

Her latest book, The Supermarket Wine Guide, was published in May 2026 and her sixth fiction book, Summer At Villa Lucia, is set to be published in February 2027. 

A laid-back evening of cinema, snacks and a little bit of magic …

Join us in The Loft on Friday 27th November for a screening of the childhood classic Nanny McPhee. Settle in with cinema-style snacks, get comfy and enjoy a nostalgic film night at The Yard. The Loft will be a little on the chilly side, so bring your cosiest layers, and snuggle up!

In this wickedly charming tale, Emma Thompson portrays a mysterious woman with special powers who enters the household of the recently widowed Mr. Brown (Colin Firth) and attempts to tame his seven children. The children have managed to drive away 17 previous nannies, but as Nanny McPhee takes control, they begin to notice that their misbehaving has magical and startling consequences. 

A magical, fantastic and wonderful fable that will capture the heart of the whole family! 

The film will be played in The Loft (which is only accessible by stairs), drinks, food and cinema treats will be available downstairs in The Barn - so come enjoy before the movie starts! All children must be accompanied by an adult.

We look forward to seeing you all at our Christmas Fair.
We have so many great stall holders joining us this year and the cafe will be open on both days serving delicious coffee and food.

This year we are raising money for Imagine This

Stall Holders to be announced shortly.