Monday 6th February 2012
8pm Village Hall

Next Talk – The History of the Apple and its part in our Local Villages

John Nash, former president of the West Sussex Fruit Group and local fruit grower of great repute will be “walking” and talking us through the local area and its history of apple growing.

John used to farm north of Kirdford. His farm shop was filled with aroma of so many old varieties of apple that it was really heady. I remember an apple with a pineapple scent. The change in taste and texture was startling in others that I tried. He opened my taste buds to a new world.

We could not have a better guide to the apple than John.
If you have an apple growing or keeping problem, ask John.
If you wonder why Kirdford Growers disappeared, ask John.
If you have ever wondered how the apple came to Britain – you know what to do.

A warm welcome to visitors as well as to members.

The competition: 3stems – winter flowering shrubs

Aija Hamilton