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'Apple Day' In the Ironbridge Gorge "...a wonderful day out for all the family in celebration of everything 'appley' and much more." Apple Day
An apple expert will be bringing a splendid display of traditional varieties, many available for tasting, though the centrepiece again will be the huge one ton traditional twin-screw apple press, and scratting mill, both pieces of equipment dating back to the mid-19C and re-built by the Trust. They require nothing more than muscle power to operate them and if the apple harvest is good will pour out some 200 gallons of apple juice.
Once again, the Trust is inviting people from all over the county (and beyond) to bring their apples in the two weeks prior to the event. Bring as many apples as possible (of whatever variety) and take them to the Green Wood Centre on the old station site at Coalbrookdale in the Ironbridge Gorge where they will be stored in a great pile or tump ready for use. In exchange for the fruit, people will be given a voucher entitling them on the day to some 'free' delicious freshly-pressed apple juice, which one young participant last year described simply as 'the most delicious apple juice in the world'! If preferred, you can take the apples on the day. Alternatively, for those who have no apples or who have forgotten, don't worry. You can purchase a litre of the delicious juice during Apple Day.
Come and have a great day on Saturday 11th October 2008!
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This year's Apple Day in the Ironbridge Gorge is on Saturday October 11th and promises to be another wonderful event. Last year the occasion, despite the bad weather, attracted several hundred people and was a serious amount of fun.
Operating the restored 19C community twin-screw apple press
The fun doesn't stop at the pressing, either. This year there will be a huge display of different apple varieties from around the country, including some particular to Shropshire. It is hoped there will be an exhibition of coracle making, and also 'hands-on' craft demonstrations of the work of the Green Wood Centre including pole lathing, suitable for adults and children alike. Children are particularly well catered for with apple bobbing, apple prints and even their own smallscale apple pressing equipment (try stopping them drinking their juice!). There will be a pork roast and vegetarian food option and the chance to try and buy country wines and cider, including that made by Shropshire Apple Trust. 
