THANK YOU FOR JOINING US IN APPLE WEEK 2020
Thank you for joining us during Apple Week.
It has been a really fun week and we've had some lovely comments from people...
On our bridge building at Lugg's Mill, and our work at Colwall Village Garden: "I just want to say well done and congratulations to your team for all your efforts in ensuring Colwall continues to be a heartwarming village and our little paradise. " Sharon from Colwall.
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On our apple juicing with Colwall C of E Primary School this week:
a) "I thought this morning worked perfectly and I wouldn’t change anything. The best possible feedback was the expressions on the faces of the children. A mixture of interested, amused and delighted. Not a bored child in sight! " Peter (COG volunteer and trustee) from Colwall.
b) "Thanks so much Wendy and gang for an amazing visit on Tuesday." Caroline, teacher from Colwall C of E Primary School.
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On our work generally: "...Incidentally, I had a look at your website and was very impressed! Not just by the website itself, but with the range of activities, etc. you offer." Mary, The Big Apple Association.
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At Colwall Orchard Group we run a series of events throughout the year - we Wassail in the New Year, we hold a Mistletoe Fair in December, we celebrate the Spring with our Blossom Picnic, and we celebrate our harvest with Apple Day.
Our events this year have had to be cancelled but we still continue to work in our orchards, help others with their orchards, and continue our passion for all things apple and orchard-related.
There are many ways you can get involved or support us.
COLWALL ORCHARD GROUP APPLE WEEK 2020
#6 Apple and Orchard Books
#6 Apple and Orchard Books
#6 Apple and Orchard Books
There are many books on apples and orchards - all fabulous to read.
We've recently come across a lovely new book 'Orchard - A Year in England's Eden' written by Benedict Macdonald and Nicholas Gates.
In celebration of Apple Week we'd like our collection of books to be more accessible.
We have a selection of our favourite books available
There are many books on apples and orchards - all fabulous to read.
We've recently come across a lovely new book 'Orchard - A Year in England's Eden' written by Benedict Macdonald and Nicholas Gates.
In celebration of Apple Week we'd like our collection of books to be more accessible.
We have a selection of our favourite books available for our members to borrow at our library, and more on 'Orchard - A Year In England's Eden' at https://colwallorchardgroup.org/event3
#5 Orchard Heritage
#6 Apple and Orchard Books
#6 Apple and Orchard Books
Did you know Colwall was once a productive centre for the growing, harvesting and processing of fruit? Even supplying cherries to Cadburys, no less!
Did you know Colwall was once a productive centre for the growing, harvesting and processing of fruit? Even supplying cherries to Cadburys, no less!
We have researched the history of our orchards and have produced a leaflet to guide you on a walk around key village landmarks and wonderful traditional orchards.
It's a super walk!
Find out more at https://colwallorchardgroup.org/our-orchard-heritage
#4 Apple Juicing
#6 Apple and Orchard Books
#4 Apple Juicing
21st October is National Apple Day! For many years we celebrated Apple Day in Colwall with folk bringing along their apples to juice and create the most delicious fresh drink.
Sadly we can't hold an event this year, but we're still busy juicing for the community through-out October.
During Apple Week we are juicing apples with Colwal
21st October is National Apple Day! For many years we celebrated Apple Day in Colwall with folk bringing along their apples to juice and create the most delicious fresh drink.
Sadly we can't hold an event this year, but we're still busy juicing for the community through-out October.
During Apple Week we are juicing apples with Colwall Primary school children, which is always a joy!
We are offering a juicing service to our members - please get in touch. https://colwallorchardgroup.org/contact-us
COLWALL ORCHARD GROUP APPLE WEEK 2020
#3 Orchard Resources
# 2 Apple Recipes and Apple Varieties
# 2 Apple Recipes and Apple Varieties
Whether you own an orchard or have one single, beautiful apple tree in your garden, you'll want to know when your apples are ripe and ready for harvest, how to prune your tree and what to do if the fruit is not looking well.
We've a wealth of information for all apple tree lovers - visit our website at https://colwallorchardgroup.org/
Whether you own an orchard or have one single, beautiful apple tree in your garden, you'll want to know when your apples are ripe and ready for harvest, how to prune your tree and what to do if the fruit is not looking well.
We've a wealth of information for all apple tree lovers - visit our website at https://colwallorchardgroup.org/resources for all sorts of information.
Or simply contact us with your query - we're happy to help.
Do you want orchard inspiration? There's a wonderful short film that was produced by the Three Counties Traditional Orchard Project viewable on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yROYSgzqME
# 2 Apple Recipes and Apple Varieties
# 2 Apple Recipes and Apple Varieties
# 2 Apple Recipes and Apple Varieties
Apple Week means eating our amazing apples! Sweet or savoury - apples are a wonderful addition to so many recipes. We've found some amazing dishes at https://www.olivemagazine.com/guides/best-ever/best-ever-baking-recipes-using-apples/
Or try the local favourite Malvern Pudding http://www.ourlizzy.com/recipe-vegan-malvern-pudding.htm
Apple Week means eating our amazing apples! Sweet or savoury - apples are a wonderful addition to so many recipes. We've found some amazing dishes at https://www.olivemagazine.com/guides/best-ever/best-ever-baking-recipes-using-apples/
Or try the local favourite Malvern Pudding http://www.ourlizzy.com/recipe-vegan-malvern-pudding.htm
Bramleys are a lovely cooking apple but are not the only variety good to cook with.
From dessert apples try cooking with Worcester Pearmain, or Discovery.
Using culinary apples how about Edward VII, Grenadier, Antonovska, Howgate Wonder, Captain Tom, Catshead...? There are so many to choose from. Although sadly our supermarkets sell very few of the wonderful selection of British apples.
If you have access to dessert, culinary or dual purpose apples there are many great textures and flavours to try.
Apples are great in chutney and our Crab Apple Jelly is legendary.
Check out the jam, jelly, chutney and juices we have for sale at https://colwallorchardgroup.org/event4
#1 Apple Games
# 2 Apple Recipes and Apple Varieties
#1 Apple Games
Celebrating Apple Week
Hallowe'en may be a few days away, but why not get the party started with a few apple games?
One of our favourites is 'Pin the Wiggly Worm on the Apple'.
We've harvested plenty of game ideas.
See https://colwallorchardgroup.org/event5
APPLE WEEK IS HERE!!!!
Colwall Orchard Group Apple Week 2020
We may not be able to hold our traditional Apple Day event, but instead we've a week long celebration of all things apples and orchards!
Apple Day, annually on the 21st of October, was launched in 1990 by Common Ground, an organisation established to seek imaginative ways to engage people with their local environment and to celebrate local distinctiveness. https://www.commonground.org.uk/
Apple day is intended to be both a celebration and a demonstration of the varieties we are in danger of losing, not simply in apples, but in the richness and diversity of our landscape, ecology and culture too.
Orchard Photos and Quotes
Check out our gallery of pictures with some, er amusing captions. The first one shows the stress that can result from a good apple display on Apple Day in Whitbourne!
We've also gathered together some quotes about apples and orchards....
Please Help Our Cause
As a people-based, environmental charity the Covid-19 pandemic has curtailed our events and education programme which has had a major impact upon our income.
Your support and financial contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve local orchards for the benefit of people and nature alike.
Your generous donation will fund our activities to restore, promote and celebrate traditional orchards.
