Following an article in the Guardian newspaper in 2008 we started  volunteer weekends. In addition we organise a few other ‘job weekends’ for volunteers to come and help us and get some fresh air.  Our aim is to make the weekend enjoyable as well as giving you an insight into the making of cider and perry.  Everyone who came last year thoroughly enjoyed themselves.  Hopefully, we can offer a similar experience to you.

www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2008/aug/17/travelfoodanddrink.camping

A similar articles appeared in the Telegraph (CLICK HERE) and Times (CLICK HERE).  However, you need to be a paid up member to read the Times article!.  Click as appropriate to read the articles.

2012 Volunteer Dates and Information.

Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m.

Dates to be agreed

In brief the format is: -

Picking fruit (which may be off site) and pressing.

Saturday to Sunday – ideally on site by 10 a.m. Saturday

The apple / Perry picking may be offsite.

Minimum of 12 per weekend and a maximum of 20 people

Bring waterproofs and wellies – old waterproofs are best as they may get damaged under the trees!

It could be cold and wet!  So bring warm clothes and camping kit.

 Activities are obviously weather dependent.

We offer: 

Free camping.

We have a toilet block which includes a ladies shower and a gents shower.

If you think it is too cold to camp you can try Hilary and John who run the farmhouse as a B&B at www.broomefarmhouse.co.uk.  If they are full, for alternative B&Bs try www.wyenot.com.

A simple lunch on Saturday and Sunday.

A cider tasting experience.   Any queries please  email us.

Last modified: 01/05/12