Apple Day and half term activities

Apple Day is set to be a fun and juicy experience at the Woughton-on-the Green Community Orchard, with apple-themed activities, crafts and games for all ages. On Saturday 19th October, 11am – 3pm, come and join a fun-filled session where you can learn more about the orchard and its diverse varieties of apples, take part in themed crafts with the Outdoor Learning Team and learn to weave willow art masterpieces. From face-painting to live storytelling, there’s something for everyone. There’ll also be live music and delicious food to enjoy from local vendors.

Sandra Adjei, Events and Community Engagement Officer at The Parks Trust, says -“Apple Day is a celebration of both nature and community, bringing people together to enjoy the rich heritage of apples and orchards. Our Woughton on the Green Community Orchard, one of the UK’s oldest, planted in 1976, highlights the lasting connection between the land and the people, cared for today by The Parks Trust and local volunteers from Mid Shires Orchard Group. It’s a day to honour the beauty and history orchards bring to our lives.”

See event listing page for further information.

Enjoy the FREE half term fun on offer at Howe Park Wood Open Mornings, 9.30am-12.30pm Tuesday 29th – Thursday 31st October. The theme is seasonal and focused on Spiders, Spikey Hedgehogs and Fantastic Fungi. Discover more about the different types of webs spiders weave, how to help hedgehogs during autumn as well as some fun facts about fungi. There is also a trail you can join around the wood. Sessions will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in half term week from 9.30 – 12.30.

There will also be craft sessions running on the same days at Howe Park Wood which are bookable on the Nature Craft page. These sessions are family-friendly, nature-themed and vary depending on weather and availability. Tickets are £1.50 and booking is essential.

For further detail on any of these sessions, visit The Parks Trust events page.