Author Archives: Philip Colligan

Lots of rain in Cambridge again tonight.  The weather forcast for is for heavy rain on Friday and Sunday, but Sunny intervals on Saturday.  Let’s hope that the BBC have got it right. Whatever the weather we’ll be going ahead … Continue reading →

We need some garden sacks to put the pressed apple pulp into.  If anyone gets chance, can you pop into one of the council’s offices and pick up a handful of the brown paper sacks.  I think they’re free to … Continue reading →

Cambridge Apple Day is only a week away!  Scrumping time! Today was a perfect day for scrumping, with crisp, clear autumn skies and not a drop of rain.  A double top for Phil McBrien (pictured below).  First he spots four … Continue reading →

So Phil has built this year’s apple tump (photos to follow) and the apples are trickling in. Now is the time to start collecting apples! Other things to start collecting before apple day: – Plastic bottles for apple juice e.g. … Continue reading →

I’ve started to review the kit for Apple Day.  It’s all looking good so far, but I have a lingering concern about the scratting arrangements. If you were there last year, you’ll remember that we adapted an old garden chipper … Continue reading →