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Shropshire Apple Trust in conjunction with the Green Wood Centre
organises a comprehensive one day cidermaking course which includes:
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A brief historical introduction to cider and its importance |
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A description of apple types, sample tasting of basic varieties necessary for making real ciderTechniques for preserving apple juice, and for making cider vinegar |
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Demonstration and explanation of how to build a small scale, robust timber framed cider press from readily available materials. Full instruction sheets will be provided |
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Group participation in the preparation, milling and pressing of apples to make a gallon of juice to take home. |
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Full instruction sheets on preparation and fermentation are supplied. |
It would be appreciated if course participants could bring some windfall apples.
An additional charge charge of £5.00 is made to cover materials (including glass demi-john) for this course.
The course tutors' fully comprehensive book 'Real Cidermaking on a Small Scale' is available during the course at £5.95
Upcoming Courses
| Fruit Tree Pruning with Larry Jones |
29th March |
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Learn how to prune your apple and pear trees. The course will cover the use of pruning saws and secateurs, shaping new and mature trees. You will gain basic knowledge in making your fruit trees as productive and healthy as possible. Course will take place at the Green Wood centre and a local orchard.
To book online: www.greenwoodcentre.org.uk or contact Katherine McNidder at the Green Wood Centre on 01952 432769 or by e-mail courses@greenwoodcentre.org.uk
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Full: £65
Discount: £60
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For further details and enrolment on this course contact Green Wood Trust at
www.greenwoodcentre.org.uk
Shropshire Apple Trust also offers other cidermaking and press building courses for any organisation. Contact the Trust directly with dates and requirements at michaelpooley99@hotmail.com
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