LOWDHAM Horticultural Society is making final preparations for this year’s Apple Day, to be held in the village hall on 16 October 2011, from 11.00am to 4.00pm.
Apple Days are a growing phenomenon nationally, and our local event at Lowdham is well worth a visit (pic ©Hugh Chevallier)
The society says this is one of the most authentic and renowned apple celebrations in the East Midlands, with over one hundred apple, pear, and grape varieties on display. Over the last five years the event has grown steadily, with support from amateur fruit growers and others interested in maintaining supplies of some of the fantastic ‘rare breeds’ of apple that might otherwise be lost.
This year’s event will once again include demonstrations of beekeeping, wood turning, and cider making. There will be plenty of opportunities to taste and buy apples, as well as free horticultural advice and an unknown apple identification service. The competition for the heaviest cooking apple grown in a private orchard or garden will bestow prizes of £20 (first), £10 (second), and £5 (third).
Other attractions include refreshments and hot food, and home made jams and chutneys for sale. Admission is £1.50, children free. Lowdham Horticultural Society promises a truly memorable day for all those who have a passion for the country and British grown fruit.