Autumn Apple Pressing with The Orchard Project

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Apple Picking Time in October with Apple Day on 20th

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Jennifer Inskip Kirkby

The apples in the orchard are ripening nicely, but they are not yet ready for picking. The majority of the varieties need another month or so to mature – and we could do with some sun. If you look in our orchard trail (download here) you will find the ideal picking dates for each type. Also whether the apple is a dessert fruit or better for cooking.

Unfortunately some apples have lost their labels during the year, so we need to renew them. Others we have still to confirm their identity.

We are having an apple day on 20th October; more information to follow later.

Above from left to right Charlestown Pippin a dessert apple, Balsam, which can be a dessert or cooker apple, and an Egremont Russet, another dessert fruit.

Dinosaurs Took Over the Park for the 2019 Children’s Gala

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Jennifer Inskip Kirkby

Despite the rain, there was a good attendance of new Friends and old. The Dinosaur Trail was especially popular with the children; as was the ever entertaining Professor Dan who worked his magic as he dodged the showers. For the adults there was an excellent display from Guiseley Camera Club, and the launch of the new 2020 Aireborough Historical Society Calendar. Guiseley Brass Band lent a Yorkshire flavour to the afternoon, thankful that this year they had their smart new gazebo to sit under.

Well done once again to the organizing committee, all the helpers and the sponsors.

Now, if you look very carefully you will find that some of the dinosuars are still around. !!