Author Archives: Philip Colligan

                After much procrastination and deliberation, I am pleased to announce that the 2012 Cambridge Apple Day will take place on Sunday 14 October at the usual venue (Jane and Phil’s back garden). … Continue reading →

Huge thanks to everyone who turned out for Cambridge Apple Day – without a doubt the most successful that we’ve had so far.   It was a great event with lots of old hands and newbies all getting involved. As ever, … Continue reading →

We’re all set and looking forward to Apple Day tomorrow.  It promises to be an absolute scorcher, so make sure you bring some sun tan lotion and a hat. We’re aiming to kick off about 10 a.m. and will run … Continue reading →

Only a few days until Cambridge Apple Day.  If you haven’t confirmed attendance yet, then drop us an email to let us know you’re coming.  It’s looking like a record attendance, so even more important that we know how many … Continue reading →

Just a week to go until Cambridge Apple Day 2011.  It’s the weekend for some serious scrumping.  We’re already on our way with half a tump of apples, but we need a big push this weekend to make sure we’ve … Continue reading →

Fascinated to see this product recall from Stella after several bottles of their Cidre have “been found at risk of bursting unexpectedly”. Three things strike me about this. First: that Stella makes Cidre (and what’s with the spelling).  I didn’t … Continue reading →

Spent the day getting stuff ready for this year’s Cambridge Apple Day, which is only a few weeks away now on Saturday 1 October. Same venue as last year.  We’ll get started around 10 a.m. and keep pressing until the … Continue reading →

This is the long-overdue second installment of my blog describing the process of making a new apple press.  Scroll down if you missed part 1. Onto Stage 3 and out with the chain morticer again to make the tenon and … Continue reading →

Here it is… the new apple press for Cambridge Apple Day. That’s me and Gerwyn in his workshop Hafren enjoying a glass of his excellent home made cider at the end of two days hard work.  Gerwyn is a master … Continue reading →

A huge thank you to everyone for making Cambridge Apple Day 2010 a great success.  I’ve posted a selection of photos, which you can access through this link (even if you don’t have a facebook account): http://tinyurl.com/3xg49f2 Awards for the … Continue reading →