Lots of our lovely followers on twitter posted some great photos of our Cider Festival last weekend! We gathered them up for everyone to enjoy so here you go… We hope that everyone had a great weekend and that we will see you next year!
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A couple of photos of us up at Borough Market in London last week. We have a great day selling our produce on the turnips stall in the bustling market.
A Very Happy Family…
Just a quick note to say a big “thank-you” for the hamper of fruit prize from the Cherry Festival. We drove down with the kids on Sunday to pick it up and they had another great day at Brogdale. Our son James loves cherries and he said that the Morello cherries that we included in the hamper were the “best ever” - there certainly weren’t many left by the time we got back home!
Once again, thanki-you for the hamper and we look forward to visting Brogdale again soon
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Founded in 2006, Brogdale Collections is a Kent charity working to secure the long term, sustainable future of the National Fruit Collection as a living collection at Brogdale. Brogdale offers annual fruit festivals and daily tours of the orchards. For more information visit www.brogdalecollections.co.uk
Brogdale Goes to Borough Market…
Later this summer, London shoppers will be able to add apples and pears picked from the Brogdale Collections in Kent to their grocery baskets. The fruit will be on sale at Borough market in London and be sold by the fantastic fruit and veg retailer ‘Turnips at Borough Market’.
Brogdale’s fruit experts will also be making trips to London, they will be encouraging shoppers to try the fruit that is on sale (if they need any encouragement) and providing information about the specific fruit available on the day, it’s heritage and future here in Kent.
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Founded in 2006, Brogdale Collections is a Kent charity working to secure the long term, sustainable future of the National Fruit Collection as a living collection at Brogdale. Brogdale offers annual fruit festivals and daily tours of the orchards. For more information visit www.brogdalecollections.co.uk
To find out more about ‘Turnips’ and where to find them in London’s Borough Market visit… www.turnipsboroughmarket.com
Today we received some fab books, kindly donated by Dorling Kindersley as prizes for our festival baker of the year competition…
For full details and to register your place follow the link below…
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These adult education courses running at Brogdale Farm are a great chance to learn how to use your camera to it’s full potential in a relaxed environment whilst taking some great photos in the beautiful orchards of Brogdale Farm in Faversham. The courses are perfect for those looking to improve their camera skills and to stop using the’ point, shoot and hope for the best’ method. Lunch and refreshments will be provided by Brogdale on both days and there will be time both in the classroom and out in the orchards. Perfect courses for anyone wanting to learn the valuable skills for taking stunning photographs.
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Day Course - £105 per day
This one-day beginners course located in the heart of the UK’s apple growing region will allow you to discover the ancient British art of making your own Cider (Cyder) and Perry.
Spend the day with Kent’s award-winning artisan cider producer Simon Reed from ‘Rough Old Wife Cider’ learning how to make real cider and perry.
This one-day course is suitable for beginners who are interested in the fascinating background, heritage and making of real cider and perry at home and for those wanting to develop the use of apples and pears on their farm or small holding.
The course will cover topics such as:
All ingredients, equipment and basic recipe are provided. In addition participants will be given a detailed handout and summary to take away with them for reference.
Participants are encouraged to bring along their own apples and pears for identification or, depending on the variety, press them themselves in the practical sessions.
The course includes refreshments and an informal light lunch.
For questions and to book email: kimberlycampion@brogdalecollections.co.uk
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Your orchard pass entitles you to unlimited entry to the orchards for a whole year (from date of purchase). Join a guided tour or take a map and do a self-guided walk at any time.
During the season, starting with the Blossom Walk in April, you will be treated to adhoc entertainment in the orchards such as storytelling, resident artists and cookery demonstrations (selected days only). The orchard pass is for orchard visits only, Season Tickets can be purchased for included free entry to the festivals.
Orchard Pass Prices:
£10.00 Adult
£9.00 Concessions
£5.50 Children (under 16)
£25.00 Family Ticket
£22.00 Adult
£45.00 Family
Tours on foot around the fruit collections take place regularly throughout the day, and last about an hour. Knowledgeable guides take you to the most interesting and attractive parts of the orchards to view the fruit varieties at various stages from blossom through to harvest time. Alternatively, you can enjoy a self-guided walk. You are welcome to stop along the way to take in the countryside and maybe enjoy a picnic
Dust off your walking shoes and join us on the 14th/15th April for our blossom walks around the beautiful orchards of Brogdale… You could even get your cameras out and take some photographs for Pilgrim’s Hospice photography competition ‘Kent In Focus’ for more details visit their website www.pilgrimshospices.org
Brogdale Collections is home to the biggest and best fruit collection in the world!
2013 is the year of the NEW, in April you can join us for Hanami and throughout all of the fruit picking seasons you can visit us for all sorts of Festivals and Events, including our infamous Cherry, Cider and Apple Festivals, as well as discovering a mind blowing world of flavour and colour; all in the heart of the beautiful Kent countryside!
You can read all about us at brogdalecollections.co.uk
