2013 Events:
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Sunday May 5th & Monday May 6th |
Lots of exciting events around Putley and beyond, so do look at the Big Apple website too! A full time table for our orchard events is coming soon, but will include: Stewart Read of Thomas Too Apiary, will be here both Sunday and Monday for demonstrations on bee keeping, bringing a live hive (Sunday only), and available to answer your bee-related queries! Belly dancing - a return of last years colourful belly dancing troupe. Willow sculptures in the orchard - wassailing figures from local artist Victoria Westaway. We will be offering self guided orchard walks, and tastings or our range of cider and perry. Sunday evening 7pm - Launch of the Three Counties Cider Shop "Cider Club" - Launching as part of The Crown Inn's Real Ale and Cider Festival with live bands, pig roast and a wide choice of local ciders! |
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Free events during the day.
Free Entry |
Past Events:
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24th-25th November |
Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre |
Ludlow Castle |
Details here. |
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27th - 28th October |
Flavours of Herefordshire Festival |
New Venue - Hereford City Centre & Cathedral |
Details here. |
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13th-14th October |
Big Apple Harvestime! |
Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, Herefordshire. | Details here. |
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29th-30th September |
Malvern Autumn Show (In the Fesitival of Perry / Orchard Marquee) |
Three Counties Showground. |
Details here. |
| 21st-23rd September | Welland Steam Rally (postponed from normal July dates) | Welland, near Malvern, Worcs. | Ticket prices here! |
| Mon 18th June | The Wonder of Pigs and Apples Walk as part of Herefordshire Walking Festival. | Dragon Orchard | Adults £14, Children £10 Click Here to Book |
| Thurs 5th July |
Ledbury Poetry Festival 29th June - 8th July
"Apple Poems in Putley" - A Day In the Orchards of Putley - Workshop, Walk and a Dragon Orchard Lunch, with Once Upon A Tree Cider & Juice! |
Dragon Orchard | £20 to include lunch Click Here to Book |
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Big Apple Blossomtime Weekend |
So much going on in the Parish this weekend, but here are a few highlights! SUNDAY 6th May 12 noon – Bellydancing at Dragon Orchard – the weather forecast seems to be improving, so we're anticipating a colourful display against the backdrop of the blossom. 12.30 onwards – lunches will be available at Aylton Court Farm. 1pm – The Torn Cloud - performing their own folk-influenced songs and covers at Dragon Orchard - see more on their website for an idea of what they sound like. 1:30pm - Mr Someone - Local bank playing Jazz and Lounge music - perfect accompaniment to a glass of cider! 2pm – 6pm - Cider & Perry tastings at Putley Village Hall 2pm – Mr P's Bees will be here at the orchard again, demonstrating the basics of beekeeping 3pm – The Torn Cloud - a second set with songs from their debut album "Front Doors" at Dragon Orchard MONDAY 7th May 11am – The Torn Cloud - We're lucky to get them back for a second day at Dragon Orchard! 12.00 onwards – lunches will be available at Putley Village Hall 12-5pm – Cider & Perry tastings at Putley Village Hall 1pm & 2pm The Not So Big Band – The band was formed in 2010 at St. Mary's RC High School, Lugwardine. Since then the band has played at events like the Upton Jazz Festival, Best of Young Jazz. The band consists of 6 members ages 12-15, playing classic jazz tracks as well as their own compostions. At Dragon Orchard. 3pm – Morris Dancing at Putley Village Hall And of course our Once Upon a Tree shop will be open for tastings and perry, cider & apple juice sales! For more Big Apple information, see the website www.bigapple.org.uk. |
Putley Village Hall Aylton Court Farm (All within walking |
Free at Dragon Orchard |
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Sat 24th March 10am - 3pm |
Our Orchard Shop re-opens for 2012 with chocolate tastings of our brand new Once Upon A Tree Cider and Perry Chocolates (they are rather special!) |
Free |
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Sat 31st March |
Spring Food Fair at Brown & Green (in 3Shires Garden Centre - Newent) Lots of foodie stalls and tastings, plus live music and hog roast & Easter Egg Hunt! We will be offering tastings and selling our bottled cider, and Tumpy Ground draught by the pint or to take home! |
Free |
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Easter Weekend |
The Trumpet Art Trail - local artists demonstrating at Dragon Orchard, with special focus on activities for children on Easter Sunday. One of 4 venues in the Trumpet area with demonstrating artists / galleries over the Easter weekend. |
(and other trail venues - see website) |
Free |
| Sat 28th April 10am - 4pm |
Photography in the Orchard workshop with Richard Crompton - building on last years very successful event, we welcome Richard back to Dragon Orchard to show us how an award winning professional photographer gets the best out the subject! | Bookings only – £80 per person |
