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SUMMARY:Winter Pruning Course 2
DESCRIPTION:Join Andy Howard\, experienced fruit tree pruner and owner of the Heritage Fruit Tree Company\, for a day’s training course to learn the theory and practice of winter pruning on site in Warwickshire. \nThis Course will take place at George Browning: Feldon Forest Farm\, at Frankton\, Rugby\, Warks\, CV23 9PD. \nGeorge has an orchard with a variety of younger and older trees\, in varying states of pruning need with different types\, including tip bearers\, so you will be to be able to see different strategies of pruning utilised on site . \nLearn the theory\, skills and practice of winter pruning for fruit trees such as apple and pear. Discover the different methods and techniques used to shape fruit trees\, control their size and influence their productivity. Find out when and how to apply these to suit different circumstances and different types of top fruit. Learn the difference between winter and summer pruning and when and How to prune pip fruit and stone fruit. \nWe then practice the theory on real fruit trees – to gain these skills yourself and help get the confidence to apply them in your own orchard\, garden or community orchard. Or\, why not help a neighbour or family member get their fruit trees into a productive shape? \nPrice: £50 for MSOG members. £60 for non-members\, who will receive free MSOG membership to 31-Mar-21. Free refreshments will be provided\, but please bring your own packed lunch.\nContact: Email Andy at: johoward@metronet.co.uk or call him on: 07950 006813 to book your place
URL:https://ptes.org/event/winter-pruning-course-2/
LOCATION:Feldon Forest Farm\, Frankton\, Rugby\, Warks\, CV23 9PD
CATEGORIES:Apple day events and orchard courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Mid-Shires Orchard Group":MAILTO:MSOGChairman@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200131T183000
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SUMMARY:Wassail at Hartpury Orchard Centre
DESCRIPTION:Special gathering of pipe\, tabor\, hurdy-gurdy and other players (as part of The Taborers Society weekend). Special thanks to Rob and Gillian Guest for this music. A Traditional Winter Festival. Hot Food Bar: cider and perry. Wrap up warm\, bring a torch\, and come and enjoy an evening with the traditional customs of toasting the orchards\, wassailing the trees\, pouring cider on their roots\, with food and singing in the open shed afterwards! Charge for food and drink but free admission. https://www.nationalperrypearcentre.org.uk curator Jim Chapman.
URL:https://ptes.org/event/wassail-at-hartpury-orchard-centre/
LOCATION:Hartpury Orchard Centre\, Hartpury Heritage Trust\, The Orchard Centre\, Blackwell’s End\, Hartpury\, Gloucestershire\, GL19 3DB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Apple day events and orchard courses
GEO:51.9266095;-2.3135197
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hartpury Orchard Centre Hartpury Heritage Trust The Orchard Centre Blackwell’s End Hartpury Gloucestershire GL19 3DB United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Hartpury Heritage Trust\, The Orchard Centre:geo:-2.3135197,51.9266095
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200127T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200127T200000
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SUMMARY:Pilley Bridge Nature Reserve Wassail
DESCRIPTION:Pilley Bridge Nature Reserve Wassail\nMonday 27 January 2020 at about 6pm. Woodcraft Folk leaders. There should be hot drinks\, lanterns and lots of noise!
URL:https://ptes.org/event/pilley-bridge-nature-reserve-wassail/
LOCATION:Pilley Bridge Nature Reserve\, Pilley\, Gloucestershire\, GL53 7DW
CATEGORIES:Apple day events and orchard courses
GEO:51.8818322;-2.070454
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200125T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200125T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155155
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200106T094709Z
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SUMMARY:Wassail at Saltram House
DESCRIPTION:Join the ranger team in the ancient tradition of wassailing. Help bless the next crop of apples. All details can be found on the website and tickets have to be booked online.   \n 
URL:https://ptes.org/event/wassail-at-saltram-house/
LOCATION:Saltram House\, Saltram House Plympton\, Plymouth\, Devon\, PL7 1UH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Apple day events and orchard courses
GEO:50.3814537;-4.082481
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Saltram House Saltram House Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 1UH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Saltram House Plympton:geo:-4.082481,50.3814537
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200125T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200125T160000
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SUMMARY:WOUGHTON WINTER WASSAIL
DESCRIPTION:Activities: Bring the family and join us for our traditional New Year celebration\, to wish good health for the orchards\, wealth for the local community and a bountiful fruit harvest for 2020. Bring your musical instruments\, pans and spoons\, whistles or anything noisy! Help us make a jolly din to chase away pesky spirits as we process round the fruit trees\, then fete the decorated ‘King and Queen of the Orchard’ and sing the traditional Wassail songs. Enjoy refreshments and a walk around the orchards to finish. Price: FREE! Donations welcomed towards refreshments. Contact: Email Claire at: MSOGChairman@yahoo.com to find out more and confirm attendance.
URL:https://ptes.org/event/woughton-winter-wassail/
LOCATION:Woughton Orchards\, Woughton on the Green\, off Newport Road\, Milton Keynes\, MK6 3BD
CATEGORIES:Apple day events and orchard courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Mid-Shires Orchard Group":MAILTO:MSOGChairman@yahoo.com
GEO:52.0282531;-0.722505
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Woughton Orchards Woughton on the Green off Newport Road Milton Keynes MK6 3BD;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Woughton on the Green\, off Newport Road:geo:-0.722505,52.0282531
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200125T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200125T150000
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SUMMARY:TRAINING COURSE: GRAFTING
DESCRIPTION:Activities: Join MSOG’s Andy Howard for a hands-on training course to learn the theory\, skills and practice of creating new fruit trees via grafting. Find out about the different methods and techniques. Practice these to create two new fruit trees to take home\, using your choice of rootstocks and scionwood from Andy’s extensive collection of traditional\, heritage and rare fruit trees.\nPrice: £50 for MSOG members. £60 for non-members\, who will receive free MSOG membership to 31-Mar-21. Free refreshments will be provided\, but please bring your own packed lunch.\nContact: Email Andy at: johoward@metronet.co.uk or call him on: 07950 006813 to book your place
URL:https://ptes.org/event/training-course-grafting/
LOCATION:27 Walton Avenue\, Twyford\, Adderbury\, Oxfordshire\, OX17 3JY
CATEGORIES:Apple day events and orchard courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Mid-Shires Orchard Group":MAILTO:MSOGChairman@yahoo.com
GEO:52.0232577;-1.3061482
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=27 Walton Avenue Twyford Adderbury Oxfordshire OX17 3JY;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Twyford:geo:-1.3061482,52.0232577
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200124T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200124T170000
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CREATED:20190926T093011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191204T101822Z
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SUMMARY:Starling Murmuration & Somerset Wildlife Spectacular - Jan 2020
DESCRIPTION:**This event is now FULL but please see our other dates** A day on the Somerset levels culminating in photographing the incredible million-strong starling roost spectacular. The daytime session will focus on the diverse local wildlife which may include otters\, bitterns\, egrets and kingfishers. Then just before sunset prepare to photograph the drama of the huge starling clouds. Suitable for those with an interest in wildlife and photography at any level. \nLeader: Renowned wildlife photographer and author Iain Green. \nItinerary: You will meet Iain near Meare at 11am. The event should finish by 5pm. Please bring a packed lunch. \n\n*DISCOUNT FOR PTES SUPPORTERS*\nFor people giving to PTES on a monthly basis\, receive a £5 discount on this event by adding the following coupon at the checkout: £5-Off-Wildlife-Encounter. Become a supporter today to claim your discount. \nBy booking on this event you are agreeing to our events terms and conditions.
URL:https://ptes.org/event/starling-murmuration-somerset-wildlife-spectacular-jan-2020/
LOCATION:Nr Meare\, Meare\, Somerset\, BA6 9SX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Birds,Photography,Wildlife Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200118T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155155
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SUMMARY:Horfield Organic Community Orchard (HOCO) Wassail
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to Wassail. Toast the orchard for a fruitful harvest. Bring ribbons\, clouties & shining things to dress the trees. Make merry with Pigsty Morris. Bristol Folk Singers raise their voices. Homemade cakes and mulled Orchard juice for sale. Apple trees for sale. To find the Orchard (nearest postcode BS7 8JP) walk down the lane beside 22 Kings Drive (between Bishop Road and Kellaway Avenue)\, turn left and it’s the first gate on the right. OR take the lane beside 134 Longmead Avenue until you come to the last gate on the left. hocohello@gmail.com www.community-orchard.org.uk
URL:https://ptes.org/event/horfield-organic-community-orchard-hoco-wassail/
LOCATION:Horfield Organic Community Orchard\, Bristol\, BS7 8JP
CATEGORIES:Apple day events and orchard courses
GEO:51.4813591;-2.5986398
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200117T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155155
CREATED:20200103T155439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200103T155459Z
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SUMMARY:Berry Hill Community Orchard Wassail
DESCRIPTION:Friday 17 January 2020 at 4pm at the orchard. Free community event. We will be joined by “Wild Oats” Morris\ndancers at The Globe Inn for dancing\, also cheese and bread. Please bring along any percussion instruments and battery\ntorches. Spiced cider donated by Westons Cider.
URL:https://ptes.org/event/50675/
LOCATION:Berry Hill\, Berry Hill\, Gloucestershire\, GL16 7BZ
CATEGORIES:Apple day events and orchard courses
GEO:51.813729;-2.6134296
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200112T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155155
CREATED:20200106T100752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200106T100752Z
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SUMMARY:WASSAILING EVENT - Friends of Radford Woods
DESCRIPTION:Wassailing event at the Orchard and Bird Hide\, White Lady Road\, Plymstock starting at 2pm until 4pm. Tree Blessing with Toast\, A History of Wassailling Talk\, Green Man Wassailing Procession\n“Old Town 12” Morris Dancers. Bring along torches\, lamps\, some form of instrument such as a tambourine\, recorder or two sticks which can be knocked together. Fancy dress can be worn but not essential. Refreshments available: Apple themed cakes\, drinks & cider with small charge. No need to book. Everyone welcome. \n 
URL:https://ptes.org/event/wassailing-event-friends-of-radford-woods/
LOCATION:Radford Woods\, White Lady Road\, Plymstock\, Plymouth\, Devon\, PL9 9GE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Apple day events and orchard courses
GEO:50.3524953;-4.0980366
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200111T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155155
CREATED:20200102T115857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200102T115857Z
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SUMMARY:WASSAIL AT THE ORCHARD: DONKEY LANE COMMUNITY ORCHARD
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 11-Jan-20\, from 2.00PM to 4.00pm (2 hours) \nDonkey Lane Community Orchard\, off Keens Lane\, Chinnor\, Oxfordshire\, OX39 4PF \nBring the family and join Greening Chinnor for their first Wassail at the historic Donkey Lane Community Orchard. This delightful 19th century orchard is being restored for community use\, education and enjoyment. Help wish good health for the orchard\, wealth for the community and a bountiful fruit harvest for 2020. Bring musical instruments\, pans and spoons\, whistles or anything noisy! Help make a jolly din to chase away pesky spirits as we process round the fruit trees\, fete the decorated ‘King and Queen of the Orchard’ and sing traditional Wassail songs. Enjoy refreshments and take an orchard walk. \nFREE! Donations welcomed towards refreshments\nContact: Email Claire at: MSOGChairman@yahoo.com to find out more and confirm attendance
URL:https://ptes.org/event/wassail-at-the-orchard-donkey-lane-community-orchard/
LOCATION:Donkey Lane community orchard\, Chinnor\, Oxford\, OX39 4PF
CATEGORIES:Apple day events and orchard courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Mid-Shires Orchard Group":MAILTO:MSOGChairman@yahoo.com
GEO:51.7026887;-0.9039877
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Donkey Lane community orchard Chinnor Oxford OX39 4PF;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Chinnor:geo:-0.9039877,51.7026887
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200111T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155155
CREATED:20200102T115452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200102T122441Z
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SUMMARY:TRAINING COURSE: PRUNING #1
DESCRIPTION:  \nSaturday 11-Jan-20\, from 10.30am to 4.00pm (including lunchtime) \nJoin MSOG’s Andy Howard for a day’s training course\, to learn the theory\, skills and practice of Winter Pruning for fruit trees such as apple and pear. Discover the different methods and techniques used to shape fruit trees\, control their size and influence their productivity. Find out when and how to apply these to suit different circumstances and how to prune pip fruit like apples and pears and stone fruit like plums and cherries. Practise the theory on real fruit trees\, to gain these skills yourself and gain the confidence to apply them in your own orchard\, garden or community orchard. \nPrice: £50 for MSOG members. £60 for non-members\, who will receive free MSOG membership to 31-Mar-21. Free refreshments will be provided\, but please bring your own packed lunch. \nContact: Email Andy at: johoward@metronet.co.uk or call him on: 07950 006813 to book your place
URL:https://ptes.org/event/training-course-pruning-1/
LOCATION:27 Walton Avenue\, Twyford\, Adderbury\, Oxfordshire\, OX17 3JY
CATEGORIES:Apple day events and orchard courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Mid-Shires Orchard Group":MAILTO:MSOGChairman@yahoo.com
GEO:52.0232577;-1.3061482
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191212T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191212T163000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155155
CREATED:20190314T100721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T103835Z
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SUMMARY:Starling Murmuration & Somerset Wildlife Spectacular - Dec 2019
DESCRIPTION:A day on the Somerset levels culminating in photographing the incredible million-strong starling roost spectacular. The daytime session will focus on the diverse local wildlife which may include otters\, bitterns\, egrets and kingfishers. Then just before sunset prepare to photograph the drama of the huge starling clouds. Suitable for those with an interest in wildlife and photography at any level. \nLeader: Renowned wildlife photographer and author Iain Green. \nItinerary: You will meet Iain near Meare at 10.30am. The event should finish by 4.30pm. Please bring a packed lunch. \n\n*DISCOUNT FOR PTES SUPPORTERS*\nFor people giving to PTES on a monthly basis\, receive a £5 discount on this event by adding the following coupon at the checkout: £5-Off-Wildlife-Encounter. Become a supporter today to claim your discount. \nBy booking on this event you are agreeing to our events terms and conditions. \n 
URL:https://ptes.org/event/starling-murmuration-somerset-wildlife-spectacular-dec-2019/
LOCATION:Nr Meare\, Meare\, Somerset\, BA6 9SX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Photography,Wildlife Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191207T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191207T153000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155155
CREATED:20190820T104245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190820T104245Z
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SUMMARY:Acorn Bank - Winter Pruning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join our Orchard team for a day to learn how and why we prune fruit trees in Winter \nThe day will include an introductory talk and tour of the Orchard\, followed by expert tuition in pruning and an opportunity to get hands-on with helping to prune Acorn Bank’s apple collection under the supervision of our Orchard team. Teas\, coffees and a 2 course lunch will be provided by our tearoom. Please wear sturdy footwear and warm weatherproof clothing. \n\nSaturday 7th December 2019 10.30am – 3.30pm \n£30 pp\nBooking essential – please email birkett@nationaltrust.org.uk\, or phone 017683 61467 and ask for Heather.\nPrice to include – introductory talk and demonstration\, expert tuition\, hands-on opportunity to help summer-prune the Acorn Bank Fruit Collection\, 2-course lunch.\nMax 15 people\nNot wheelchair Accessible\nAssistance Dogs only\nMeet in the Drawing Room\nPrice includes Admission\nPlease Book individually. This event is not suitable for large groups\n\n  \n 
URL:https://ptes.org/event/acorn-bank-winter-pruning-workshop/
LOCATION:Acorn Bank\, Temple Sowerby\, Penrith\, Cumbria\, CA10 1SP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Apple day events and orchard courses
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191207T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191207T153000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155155
CREATED:20170905T105102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190628T090221Z
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SUMMARY:Restorative Pruning Course
DESCRIPTION:Old\, overgrown\, neglected or unproductive trees\, or those producing small unhealthy fruit can be improved with careful pruning. Overgrown trees are also at risk of damage in high winds. If you’d like your old trees to be in better condition\, then this course is for you – the ever-popular and most longstanding of the OL courses. Some clear classroom education followed by a demonstration and then lots of hands on pruning practice. \nWith Jane Schofield & Tattwa Gyani \n\nNon-Members: £14.00\nMembers: £12.00 Join Now Click Here\nPre-Booking Only (Please do not turn up on the day without being booked)
URL:https://ptes.org/event/restorative-pruning-course/
LOCATION:Meshaw\, EX36 4NE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Apple day events and orchard courses
GEO:50.9626487;-3.7717049
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191207T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191207T153000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155155
CREATED:20191111T113834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191111T113834Z
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SUMMARY:Restorative pruning in old orchards
DESCRIPTION:7 December 2019 – Jeacock’s Orchard\, Cow Lane\, Tring\, HP23 5NS. 1000-1530. Tutor Anna Baldwin \nThis one-day workshop is aimed at those with an interest in caring for older fruit trees. The emphasis will be on the pruning and care of aged apple trees which have already received some restorative pruning.  This workshop is ideal for anyone who has attended a previous course on restorative pruning or for those who have trees that had some restorative pruning work carried out within the last 5 years. \nThe workshop will take place outdoors\, and much of the day will be spent undertaking practical restorative pruning work using hand tools (particularly pole-saws.) There are toilets\, shelter and tea/coffee making facilities on site. Participants are advised to bring a packed lunch. \nParticipants are advised to bring warm and waterproof clothing and stout\, waterproof footwear. We also ask you to bring a pair of strong work gloves. All tools and PPE will be provided\, although you may bring your own\, if you prefer to do so. If using your own tools\, please make sure that they are clean and sharp. \nContact Howard.Jones@uea.ac.uk to book a place – free to attend so book early
URL:https://ptes.org/event/restorative-pruning-in-old-orchards/
LOCATION:Jeacock’s Orchard\, Cow Lane\, Tring
CATEGORIES:Apple day events and orchard courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Orchards East":MAILTO:info@orchardseast.org.uk
GEO:51.7957627;-0.6410691
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191130T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155155
CREATED:20191125T161031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191125T161815Z
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SUMMARY:Poole Farm Big Climate Fightback
DESCRIPTION:Poole Farm/Derriford Community Park are excited to be joining thousands of people across the country taking part in The Woodland Trust’s Big Climate Fightback Campaign! We would really appreciate it if you are able to share this with your network and we would love to see you there. \n  \nWe will be running a tree planting & hands-on conservation event from 11am – 3pm on Saturday 30th November 2019. \n  \nWe want to get as many people as possible planting native tree whips to complete the hedgerow surrounding the community orchard and having a go at hands-on conservation activities.  \nThe event will be an opportunity to find out more about Poole Farm/Derriford Community Park via our community forum and have your say on ways the site can be accessed in the future. You can also discover the fantastic conservation work going on in Plymouth. \n  \nSpaces on this event are limited so booking is essential. If you can join us on the 30th November\, please register your place on Eventbrite. \n​Details about the day\, including where to meet\, are available when you book your space.
URL:https://ptes.org/event/49778/
LOCATION:Derriford Community Park\, Plymouth\, Cornwall\, PL6 8NF
CATEGORIES:Apple day events and orchard courses
GEO:50.4513924;-4.1127625
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191130T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155155
CREATED:20190114T114202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190114T114202Z
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SUMMARY:Planning & Planting a Small Orchard
DESCRIPTION:This course covers the process of initial orchard planning\, along with the selection and planting of fruit trees. There will also be discussions and advice on community aspects of the subject matter. \n9.30am-5pm \nStanmer Park\, Brighton BN1 9PZ \nCost: £35-£175 (depending on income) \nCourse tutors: Bryn Thomas\, Peter May \nSee website for full details.\n***NOTE bookings can only be made via our website:\nbrightonpermaculture.org.uk/courses/fruitorchards/plantingorchard
URL:https://ptes.org/event/planning-planting-a-small-orchard-2/
LOCATION:Stanmer Park\, Brighton\, East Sussex\, BN1 9QA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Apple day events and orchard courses
GEO:50.82253;-0.137163
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191129T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191129T163000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155155
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SUMMARY:Starling Murmuration & Somerset Wildlife Spectacular - Nov 2019
DESCRIPTION:***This event is now fully booked. Please see our next event in Dec*** A day on the Somerset levels culminating in photographing the incredible million-strong starling roost spectacular. The daytime session will focus on the diverse local wildlife which may include otters\, bitterns\, egrets and kingfishers. Then just before sunset prepare to photograph the drama of the huge starling clouds. Suitable for those with an interest in wildlife and photography at any level. \nLeader: Renowned wildlife photographer and author Iain Green. \nItinerary: You will meet Iain near Meare at 10.30am. The event should finish by 4.30pm. Please bring a packed lunch. \n\n*DISCOUNT FOR PTES SUPPORTERS*\nFor people giving to PTES on a monthly basis\, receive a £5 discount on this event by adding the following coupon at the checkout: £5-Off-Wildlife-Encounter. Become a supporter today to claim your discount. \nBy booking on this event you are agreeing to our events terms and conditions. \n 
URL:https://ptes.org/event/starling-murmuration-somerset-wildlife-spectacular-nov-2019/
LOCATION:Nr Meare\, Meare\, Somerset\, BA6 9SX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Photography,Wildlife Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191119T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191119T153000
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SUMMARY:Winter pruning workshop for fruit trees
DESCRIPTION:These largely practical workshops for winter pruning of fruit trees and courses for the amateur gardener will concentrate mainly on top fruit varieties such as apples\, pears\, plums and cherries. You will find out how to make the most of your garden and how you can produce a good crop of juicy fruit in a small area.
URL:https://ptes.org/event/winter-pruning-workshop-for-fruit-trees/
LOCATION:East Malling Research\, New Road\, East Malling\, Kent\, ME19 6BJ
CATEGORIES:Apple day events and orchard courses
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191116T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191116T163000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155155
CREATED:20190423T084326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T132007Z
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SUMMARY:National Dormouse Conference 2019
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT \nOur National Dormouse Conference is a must for all dormouse monitoring volunteers to learn more about hazel dormouse conservation and meet up with fellow wildlife enthusiasts. The day will be packed full of exciting talks from the country’s top dormouse experts and researchers\, as detailed below: \n\nIan White Dormouse Officer for PTES will discuss the State of Britain’s Dormice 2019 and ongoing conservation work\nSimone Bullion Conservation Manager at Suffolk Wildlife Trust will investigate the means by which we can survey for dormice\nCecily Goodwin Post Doc. Researcher Uni. Exeter will discuss an analysis of the NDMP data\nHannah Bond will present her findings on data about other mammals that are recorded in dormouse boxes\nMegan Gimber is the Key Habitat Officer at PTES and will talk about her work on a revised National Hedge survey\nJenny Singh is the Senior Ecologist for Arup and will talk about the work she has been doing on the M1 to protect the resident dormice from construction work on the motorway\nMatthew Norris-Hill is part of the team delivering the Test Valley Project and he will highlight lessons learnt and how a similar project might be implemented elsewhere\nIan Court is the Wildlife Conservation Officer for Yorkshire Dales National Park and he will discuss the Wensleydale Dormouse Project\nSarah Bird is the Biodiversity Officer at Chester zoo and a leading member of the Northwest Dormouse Partnership where they have been PIT tagging dormice at Bontouchel woods in North Wales for 15 years.\nLeo Gubert works for Highway England and is also studying for a PhD on dormice hibernation. He will present his latest results\nRachel Findlay-Robinson is a PhD researcher at the University of Cumbria investigating the impacts of climate on breeding and hibernation\n\nPlease contact us if this is a company booking and you would like us to invoice you rather than booking online. Please note as People’s Trust for Endangered Species is not VAT registered VAT is not added to conference tickets. \nOn booking you will receive a confirmation email for your records. You should also receive an email with full details of the day shortly after- please call us on 0207 4984533 if you do not received this\, especially if you are booking last minute. You will not need to bring tickets on the day. \nBy booking on the dormouse conference you are agreeing to our events terms and conditions. 
URL:https://ptes.org/event/national-dormouse-conference-2019/
LOCATION:University of Reading\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG6 6UA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Hazel dormice,Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191103T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155155
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SUMMARY:Chepstow Apple Day
DESCRIPTION:Chepstow apple day is a great event celebrating everything connected with the humble apple! \nMarcher Apple Network apple IDs\, display\, apple juice\, cider and perry tasting. \nBring your own apples for pressing juice\, and start a traditional cider. \nThe day is organised by Transition Chepstow in association with the Chepstow Town Council\, usually around the end of October every year. Admission is free. \nEvents included… \n\nDisplay of apple varieties \, with apples for sale\nApple pressing and cider demonstrations\nCookery competition\nLocal cider and perry tastings and sales of cider\, perry and apple juice\nSales of apple trees\, apple-related products\, foods\, books\, arts and crafts\nApple identification expert to tell you about the tree in your back garden\nTour of local mini-orchards planted by Transition Chepstow and Chepstow Town Council\nChildren’s zone with crafts and activities\nCompetitions for all the family\nRange of events through the day including the Widders and The Singing Club\n‘Costermongers’ lunches’ and light refreshments on sale throughout the day
URL:https://ptes.org/event/chepstow-apple-day/
LOCATION:Drill Hall\, Lower Church St\, Chepstow\, NP16 5HJ
CATEGORIES:Apple day events and orchard courses
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191102T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191102T153000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155155
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SUMMARY:Cider and Juice-making course
DESCRIPTION:One of Orchards Live’s longest-running and most popular courses\, aimed at those keen to have a go at cider & juice production at home. The day will cover equipment and techniques for juicing\, production and storage of cider & juice\, combining both theory and practice\, with Dave Dann as the speaker. \n\nNon-Members: £14.00\nMembers: £12.00 Join Now Click Here\nPre-Booking Only (Please do not turn up on the day without being booked)
URL:https://ptes.org/event/cider-juice-making-course-2/
LOCATION:High Bickington\, High Bickington \, Umberleigh\, EX37 \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Apple day events and orchard courses
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191030T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155155
CREATED:20191007T101639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191007T102007Z
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SUMMARY:Northern Fruit Group Apple Display at RHS Harlow Carr
DESCRIPTION:The Northern Fruit Group will be on hand to offer expert advice on fruit growing and identification\, so bring your homegrown apples along if you’re not sure which variety they are\, we will be able to let you know.
URL:https://ptes.org/event/northern-fruit-group-apple-display-at-rhs-harlow-carr/
LOCATION:RHS Garden Harlow Carr\, Crag Lane\, Beckwithshaw\, Harrogate\, North Yorkshire\, HG3 1QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Apple day events and orchard courses
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191027T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191027T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155155
CREATED:20170912T093754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T101104Z
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SUMMARY:Huntingfield Apple Day
DESCRIPTION:    \n  \nThe Huntingfield Apple Day will include \n\nApple and apple juice tasting\nApple pressing\nApple peeling races\nCooking competitions\nTombola\nTours of the orchard\nRaffle and refreshments\n\n  \nFruit display and identification: A representative from Orchards East will be attending with a display of traditional Suffolk fruits and will also be on hand to identify visitors own but unnamed fruits. \n  \n 
URL:https://ptes.org/event/huntingfield-apple-day/
LOCATION:Huntingfield Community Orchard\, Community Hall HUB\, Brick Kiln Lane\, Huntingfield\, Haleford\, Suffolk\, IP19 0PY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Apple day events and orchard courses
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191027T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191027T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155155
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SUMMARY:South Molton Apple Fair
DESCRIPTION:Keeping the core emphasis on apples\, orchards and wildlife\, this is a popular\, free\, family event\, with apples and pears on display and for sale\, including many unusual local varieties. The Orchards Live Cider\, Apple and Craft competition and Produce Show is free for all to enter (in advance). Juices and ciders for sale and tasting\, food stalls and children’s activities. \nFood stalls\, children’s activities and a produce show which is free to enter. Orchards Live has its own display of apples and can answer queries\, while OL members can sell their fruit and juice (see booking details). The Orchards Live press and mill will be in operation so bring your apples along – and some containers to take home your juice\, plus a small donation to our chosen charity \nThis is a free event
URL:https://ptes.org/event/south-molton-apple-fair-2/
LOCATION:Pannier Market\, Broad St\, South Molton\, Devon\, EX36 3AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Apple day events and orchard courses
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191026T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191026T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155155
CREATED:20191024T084655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191024T084655Z
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SUMMARY:Wildside Activity Centre Apple Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Wildside as we celebrate ‘Apple Day’ on Saturday 26th October from 11am – 1pm. Bring along your apples and help us turn them into apple juice for everyone to sample. There will be apple related games and crafts\, cooking\, and refreshments too.  \nPerformance from Sedgley Morris Men \nApple expert Paul Hand offering advice about orchards and identifying your unknown fruit – bring 3 good samples \n  \nCall 01902 572240 for more details
URL:https://ptes.org/event/wildside-activity-centre-apple-day/
LOCATION:Wildside Activity Centre\, Hordern Road\, Wolverhampton\, WV6 0HA
CATEGORIES:Apple day events and orchard courses
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191026T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155155
CREATED:20190917T124053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190917T124134Z
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SUMMARY:Barrington Court Apple Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Our celebration of all things apple here at Barrington Court! This fun and lively weekend is for everyone\, with much of the activity centered around our orchards and pressing barn. \nBarrington Court is famous for consistently producing award-winning cider and apple juice\, so join us for a day of picking\, pressing\, identifying and tasting! With plenty of apple-themed games\, activities and orchard walks\, there’s something to interest all the family. PLEASE NOTE: we are only able to accept cash payments in the barn.
URL:https://ptes.org/event/barrington-court-apple-weekend/
LOCATION:Barrington Court\, Barrington\, Ilminster\, TA19 0NQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Apple day events and orchard courses
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191023T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T155155
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SUMMARY:Clovelly Apple Day
DESCRIPTION:It is Apple Season – so we are holding our Fourth Apple Day with lots of lovely apple crafts and activities.  On arrival at Clovelly you will see apple pressing by Gatcombe valley outside the Visitor Centre\, so please do bring a bag of apples.  Watch them being pressed and taste the fresh juice.  Or if you wish\, you can bring more for pasteurisation and bottling for which there will be a charge (£1.90 per 75 cl bottle). \nCrafts and and activities \nOn entry to Clovelly (free for children under 7 years old)\, you will find the Apple Day crafts and activities in the Visitor Centre from 11:00-16:00. The round shape of the apple with the great reds and greens makes the apple a perfect base for creating art. So enjoy some Apple Art with The Plough and either carve\, sculpt\, decorate or do all of them with your apple. \nThere will also be live music\, apple bobbing\, apple stamping and making corn dollies. \nStorytelling\nIsabella Necessity on her Story Bicycle will be there to tell stories of her orchard escapades and share snippets of apple folklore. Isabella is a bicycling botanist who loves to share stories from her incredible journeys around the world with the people she meets along the way. She has flown with the blue butterflies of Brazil in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest\, outwitted trolls in the fjords of Norway\, learnt Kung-Fu on the Mountain of Kunyu and rested in a robin’s nest on Dartmoor. With delightful storytelling\, gorgeous illustrations\, unexpected wonders and a handsome Story Bicycle called Dilys\, Isabella will whisk you away to another world.  \nFarmers market and competition\nThere will be a small farmers market\, including a pick of pumpkins\, vegetables\, herbs\, and cider amongst other stalls. Merry Harriers Garden Centre will also have some of their interesting products on display. The RNLI will be hosting our Apple Crumble competition (so please bring your crumbles at 10:00 to enter). They will be also selling lovely homemade cakes and apple deserts. \nHarvest Hunt\, Garden Tour and Chef demonstration\nAt 13:00 pm\, families can take part in a fun Harvest Hunt with the Clovelly Tour Guide\, Jana Edwards\, who will take you down around the craftyard and Mount Pleasant.  She will tell spooky stories and looking for clues to win a harvest treat back at the Visitor Centre.  Please book your place on arrival as spaces are limited.\nAgain this year\, our Head Gardener\, will offer a garden tour at 14:30. \nThen don’t miss our Chef demonstration at 16:00. \nTimings \nApple pressing: 11:00-13:00; Apple day activities: 11:00 – 16:00; Harvest Hunt 12:30-13:30; Garden Tour: 14:00-15:00; Chef Demonstration: 15:30-16:00
URL:https://ptes.org/event/clovelly-apple-day/
LOCATION:Clovelly Visitor Centre\, EX39 5TA
CATEGORIES:Apple day events and orchard courses
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191023T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191023T133000
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CREATED:20190917T102919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190917T102919Z
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SUMMARY:Apple pressing at Sidmouth
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy your own delicious apple juice!\nBring a flask and join the Wild East Devon rangers at Knapp Local Nature Reserve for a morning of harvesting in the orchard. \nCelebrate the harvest with a glass of delicious apple juice which has been picked and pressed at The Knapp orchard… truly as fresh as it gets! \nWhy not bring a picnic to enjoy the views from this gem of a reserve. \nHow much\nFree. \nNo booking necessary. \nWhen\nWednesday 23 October 2019 10:30am – 1:30pm \nWhere\nThe Knapp Local Nature Reserve\nStation Road\nSidmouth\nNEAREST POSTCODE EX10 8NZ \nDirections\nGet directions to this event with Google Maps.
URL:https://ptes.org/event/apple-pressing-at-sidmouth/
LOCATION:The Knapp Local Nature Reserve\, Station Road\, Sidmouth\, Devon\, EX10 8NZ
CATEGORIES:Apple day events and orchard courses
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