The Big Apple

Celebrations of English Apples and Cider in the Marcle Ridge Parishes of Herefordshire
Aylton, Little Marcle, Much Marcle, Munsley, Pixley, Putley and Woolhope

 

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The Big Apple Association

Twice a year the seven parishes parishes of the Marcle Ridge in Herefordshire celebrate their heritage of apples and pears, cider and perry.

Harvestime 2010

In 2010 this will be over the weekend of October 9th and 10th. Details are now available (updated 20 August) but we hope to add a few more items over the next few weeks so keep visiting for updates.

Blossomtime 2011

In early May The Big Apple Association holds the Blossomtime festival, a unique blend of activities in and around orchards, which should be in full blossom, combined with traditional cider and perry tasting. In 2011 it will beSunday 1st and Monday 2nd May.

Cider and Perry Trials 2011

The venue will again be Putley Village Hall and the trials themselves will be on Saturday, 30th April. Entry forms will be available in early 2011.

The results and winning entries will be on display in the hall on the public days on Sunday and Monday and the public can try these for themselves.