We still have plenty of prolific plums but are now also picking the sweeter varieties – opals, czars and heron. All are available for PYO. We are usually open 9am – 6pm but will be closing at 5pm tomorrow (Tuesday).

On Saturday  8th August we are celebrating the first birthday of the Woodpecker Cafe by holding a fund raising event for Cancer Research UK. There will be children’s activities from 2 – 4pm. From 5pm you are invited to bring a picnic and listen to live music in the orchard. Pimm’s and cake will be available and we welcome donations to Cancer Research.

Today we started to pick prolific plums and laxtons. Both are available ready picked – £1.98 kg (90p lb) and prolifics are also for pick your own £1.32 kg (60p lb).

Woodpecker Cafe is open on Saturday 9 am – 4pm and Sunday 10am  – 4pm.

We are hoping to start plum picking next Saturday – August 1st. The first ones will be the prolifics – ideal for jam making and cooking, followed by czars – great for eating as well as culinary purposes.
We have refurbished our farm shop..we hope you will be impressed!!
From Sunday 2nd August the Woodpecker Cafe will be open on Sundays for the fruit season. Come and sample Sophie’s lovely cakes or treat yourself to a light lunch or an icecream.
We look forward to seeing you!

Although the plum blossom has almost finished, the apple blossom is in full bloom. However, it is only likely to be around for another week at the most so come along as soon as possible if you want to see it!

So far so good! The weather this week has brought on the blossom. The bees have been busy and frosts have been minimal. Do come and have a look.

We would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and to give you early warning of the events we are planning in the orchard this year.
Plum Weekend – August 22nd and 23rd 2015
Apple Weekend – October 10th and 11th 2015

We also hope to offer tours round the orchard during blossom time. Watch this space for dates nearer the time as the timing of the blossom is a little unpredictable so early in the year.

We hope you have a very happy Christmas and thank you for your support during the year. May 2015 be a good year for you. Very best wishes,

Margaret and Paul

We are open Saturday 6th and 13th December. Apples still available are – Bramley, Crispin, Rubinette, Kent ,Red Devil,Jonagold, Kidd’s Orange Red , Derby and Newton Wonder ie a good selection of cookers and eaters. We will also be cutting mistletoe and holly in the next couple of days.

Our cafe is open from 9 – 4pm on Saturdays.

This coming weekend – October 11th and 12th is Apple Weekend at Walsgrove. There will be up to 50 varieties of apple to taste as well as freshly pressed apple juice. The Woodpecker Cafe will be serving home made apple based food. On the Sunday from 2-4 there will be Ask the Expert. Get advice on buying and pruning apple trees.There is plenty of parking and we will be open from  8 – 5pm on Saturday and 10 – 5pm on Sunday.

In addition on Saturday morning there are children’s craft activities in the cafe for a nominal charge.

In the meantime, Crafty Cooks are visiting this Thursday. Suitable for 2 – 4 year olds. You can never start cooking with apples too early!! If you have a small person who would like this, get in touch asap with Rachel at   rachel@craftycooks.co.uk

Thanks to those who came to the Macmillan Coffee Morning – £180 was raised!

Also, congratulations to Laura, Simon, Dani and Grace who won the Vue voucher, scoring 36 in our Orchard Hunt competition last weekend..