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.

Each day, more and more plum and damson blossom is appearing, largely the result of the lovely weather this week. The bees are busy pollinating it, liking the calm conditions. Why not come and wander round the orchard this weekend ( bringing wellies/boots if the weather changes).

Woodpecker Cafe is open on Saturday from 9am – 4pm with cakes and light lunches available for the whole family. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating as well as car parking.
We look forward to seeing you!!

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..

We are having a coffee morning as part of Macmillan’s Biggest Coffee Morning on Friday 26th September from 10am – Noon in Woodpecker Cafe. Join us if you can!

Our new press works!! Paul pressed Grenadier apples on Sunday and the apple juice is delicious. The press will be in operation over the coming weekends using a variety of apples so come and sample some juice which couldn’t be any fresher! There will also be glasses of the juice available to buy in the Woodpecker Cafe both at weekends and throughout the week.

A £30 VUE voucher will go to the winning team  Suitable for ALL ages. You’ll have up to 90 minutes to score as many points as possible between 10am and 4pm on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September (note cafe closes at 4pm both days). A smart phone or digital camera is essential. Dogs welcome. £1.50 per adult, 50p per child. All children will receive a small prize.