Apple Day 2009

Submitted by julia on Wed, 23rd Sep 2009, 2:25pm

Less than three weeks to this year's Apple Day celebrations.

If you wish to volunteer on the day please contact the office as soon as possible.

Bradford Apple Day 2009
Saturday 10th October
12-4pm

Bowling Park Community Orchard, Bowling Park Drive, BD4 (in the allotments)

There are over 2000 named varieties of apple growing in Britain. Apple Day is a celebration of our fruit heritage and an enjoyable event that will give you inspiration and ideas about growing, eating and being involved in community projects. Come and enjoy…

Games and activities,
Tree planting and how to care for your trees
Apple identification – bring along your apples to find out which variety they are - please bring 3 apples and a twig and leaf if possible.
Apples for sale – varieties you won’t find in the shops
Advice on selecting varieties which will grow well in Bradford.
Fresh fruit juice
Appley Cafe

For further info and directions please visit the orchard web page where you can find a map. Or ring BEES 01274 513109 or 513102

Apple day is organised by Bradford Apple Group and supported by Bradford YMCA, BCEP, BEES, Love Apple Café, Community Space Challenge, 1in 12 Club.