Yes, it is nearly time for cyder production to commence.
The Black Hand Cyder Society have announced the vital dates for this year's activities.
The first stage, Foraging, when apples are collected in, will take place on Saturday 12th October. Two tons will be required to produce a suitable quantity of apple juice.
Then, two weeks later, on Saturday October 26th, it will be Pressing Day. As usual, the Society welcomes new members, particularly if they are able to help with the production process.
Finally, another date for your diary. The day for another vital part of the Cyder Year, Wassailing, has been set for Saturday January 18th.
Full details of all these activities can be found on the
Society's Page.
This year's Open Show held at the Village Hall on Saturday was as successful as its 24 predecessors. It is 27 years since the first Show in 1997 but, of course, two had to be cancelled due to Covid.
The number of entrants and entries was slightly down on last year but the quality of those entries was as high as ever with close competition for most of the prizes. Full details of all the winners can be found on the
Show History Page.. Suffice to record here that the overall Championship Trophy winner was Sally Barber and the winner of the Gentlemen's Cookery competition was Malcolm Bardsley.
However, congratulations must go to everyone who took part and many thanks to the organisers.