Apples in Language
Apples have always been an important part of life in Leominster. We use words connected to apples in our general conversations every day…rotten to the core,...
Animals & Insects in the Orchard
Animals that live in the orchard Three of the most important features of orchards are: the dead, or decaying wood caused by trees which age quickly...
The Millennium Orchard
The Millenium Orchard, just a short walk from the Priory Church, has a wide variety of apple trees (including dessert, cooking and cider apples). It is...
Interesting Apple Facts
Apples originated in the Middle East more than 4000 years ago. The Celtic word for apple is Abhall. They have been grown in the UK as...
Favourite Apples at Leominster Meeting Centre
There are many poems on the theme of apples including Laurie Lee’s famous ‘Apples’. If you feel inspired to write you own and would like us...
An Apple Gathering Poem
There are many poems on the theme of apples including Laurie Lee’s famous ‘Apples’. If you feel inspired to write you own and would like us...
The Tragical Death of A, Apple Pie
There are many poems on the theme of apples including Laurie Lee’s famous ‘Apples’. If you feel inspired to write you own and would like us...
Apple and Tomato Chutney
Ingredients 1kg cooking apples, peeled and cored 1kg tomatoes (red, green or a mix) 500g onions, peeled 1 tsp salt 500ml vinegar (cider, malt or white) ...
Apple & Peanut Butter Biscuits
Makes 24 biscuits Ingredients 250g peanut butter 200g caster sugar 1 egg 1 dessert apple (or pear), peeled and cored, then chopped into very small pieces or grated....