MARCHER APPLE NETWORK
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Apples and Pears Events List

MAN try to include details of all relevant events within the Marcher Counties and the more significant national events. (Pictures from a number of events can be found in the Photograph Gallery). Courses, however, are listed separately. If you are organising or know of a forthcoming event which you think should be included here then please contact the Webmaster. If you spot an error would you also please let the Webmaster know so a correction can be made.

For other events you may find the following useful

• The Three Counties Cider and Perry Association's Events List is specific to cider and perry and mainly covers events in the three counties of Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
• The Common Ground Apple Day List.
• The National Orchard Forum's list of events.
• The National Trust organises apple events at many of its properties (Telephone 0870 458 400 for details).

It is always advisable, especially if you intend to travel from some distance, to confirm the time and details from the organisers.

Events where Marcher Apple Network will be present are shown with bold dates. Please note that for identifications three typical specimens of apple or pear are required and that there is a charge.

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Events in 2010

6th January 2010. Leominster Morris wassail at the Lamb Inn, Stoke Prior.

2nd/ 3rd May - Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday. Blossom time with the Big Apple. A seasonal celebration of English Apples and Cider in the Herefordshire Parishes of the Marcle Ridge. For further information send a SAE to 'Big Apple', Woodcroft, Putley, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2RD or phone 01531 670544.

Friday to Sunday 10th to 12th September. Ludlow Marches Food and Drink Festival. There is always a good selection of local cider makers and fruit juicers in attendance.

Saturday/ Sunday 9th/ 10th October. The Big Apple. A harvest-time celebration of English apples and cider in the Herefordshire parishes of the Marcle Ridge. There will be fruit displays (including cider fruits and perry pears), tastings, identifications and apples and apple juices. The full programme should be released in mid-August. For final details of talks, demonstrations and other events, phone Jackie Denman, Secretary of the ‘Big Apple Association’, on 01531-670544.

Saturday/ Sunday 23rd/ 24th October. Flavours of Herefordshire Food Festival.