Cider Festival 2004
Following the success of the first Cider Festival last year (and again thanks to the generosity of Phil Ballinger at the Yew Tree in providing the premises and the marquee) a second Festival was organised by the Ross-on-Wye Cider & Perry Company based at Broome Farm on Saturday 4th September.
After the indifferent weather in August it was a relief when the day dawned bright and sunny. As well as the local Broome Farm products including Hilarys excellent cider cake, visitors were able to sample a range of cider and perry from all parts of Herefordshire as well as Chepstow, Tewkesbury, Cirencester, Stourbridge and Wales.
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Throughout the afternoon and evening live music was performed by a variety of local musicians (many of whom have been known to partake of a glass or two of cider!). Highlights included an excellent blues session from Toby Lovell on harmonica and vocals with his friend Callum on guitar and the now traditional evening session from the River Gypsies which got everyone up dancing.
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Left: Mike Johnson and Kenelm Lovell manning the Broome Farm stand.
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Many thanks to John Edwards of the River Gypsies who managed the music side of the Festival.
Judging by the number of enquiries we have had regarding the date for next years Festival it would appear that a great time was had by both the exhibitors and consumers!