The sound of saucepans banging, and children shouting and singing, echoed throughout Branscombe valley, as pupils from Branscome Primary School took part in the annual Wassailing event in the National Trust’s apple orchard in Branscombe.
The custom of Wassailing dates back to pagan times and typically takes place each year on the twelfth night. It has been practiced in Britain for...
Apple Day returns to Cockington Court in Torquay on Sunday 15 October between 11am and 4pm with free entry to the public.
The annual event will have a wide range of activities to entertain the whole family including arts and crafts; live music by Chloe Anne Marie, Samantha Montini and Rod Scott; an apple-inspired baking competition; church service; and over 40 market stalls selling...
Celebrate all things apple at RHS Garden Rosemoor in Devon this autumn, as the annual Apple Festival returns for its 30th anniversary.
With over 50 varieties of rare, local heritage apples on display, live music, cookery demonstrations, locally-produced food and drink, book signings, and even a wassail from local Morris Dancers, the UK’s longest running apple festival is guaranteed...
As we head into the New Year and those resolutions are fast upon us, health is riding high on the consumer agenda. Leading nutritionist Rob Hobson has partnered with British Apples and Pears to promote the ‘Happy Apple Plan', reaping the benefits of eating an apple before a meal as part of a healthy diet. Hobson says the ‘Happy Apple Plan’ is a simple way to lose those extra Covid and...
Despite British farmers producing 60% of the food we eat in this country, many consumers are unsure of what we actually grow in Britain according to a new survey released this week, with many unaware we grow staple foods like potatoes, apples and oats.
The survey, commissioned by LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) ahead of this weekend’s Open Farm Sunday revealed that one in three...
On Sunday 29 September, visitors to Saltram, near Plympton, can enjoy the change of seasons by celebrating Michaelmas; the coming of autumn and the shortening of days.
Join staff and volunteers in their harvest celebrations in the Stable Courtyard – pressing the masses of apples picked from the orchards and sampling freshly made apple juice and homemade cider.
Then, either take a seat on a hay bail or wander amongst local traditional craft stalls; chat to Saltram’s allotment holders or enjoy a hog roast. Entertainment will be provided by the Dartington Morris Men and Dixie...
