The CraftCon '26 programme is now live! And what a line up it is! More details and tickets via the link below! craftcon.co.uk

The CraftCon '26 programme is now live! And what a line up it is! More details and tickets via the link below! craftcon.co.uk

As promised… This started life as dictated notes while walking the dog a couple weeks ago, and was intended to be an Instagram post about what it’s like being a part-time cider maker and orchardist. But there are many more out there doing the same afterhours toil. So this is for them.

thank you to everyone who has pre ordered a zine! we are halfway to our pre order target already which is HUGE. you can get a cap now also! they’re gorgeous imo. the whole project is fun and beautiful and silly and i’m so proud of what we’ve created! Get a copy here ⬇️ www.burumcollective.com/jlp

BURUM X HEEDAYAH LOCKMAN ‼️✨ We’ve got two new teeas available to pre-order; both designed by the insanely talented Heedayah Lockman who we are thrilled to be working with again. A perfect gift for yourself or maybe you have a friend who thinks we’re kinda neat 🩷 www.burumcollective.com/store

We've just published our Impact Report for the 24/25 financial year - promise it's full of lots of feel-good orchard information if you'd like a read! 👉 www.theorchardproject.org.uk/news/impact-...

We've just polished up our course programme for next year! 🌳🍎 More info & tickets available on our website: fruitworks.org.uk/courses #fruitworkscoop #fruittrees #fruitgrowing #growingfruit #fruittreepruning #grafting #communityorchard

A few days in the life of some of our apples. These will come back to Le Manoir as apple brandy in 5 years time. A big shout out to Capreolus distillery who we have worked with for a few years now. I love seeing the outcome of so much work over the growing year.

delighted to be shortlisted for three categories this year alongside so many incredible writers! best commissioned beer writing, best communication about diversity in beer and best communication about cider alongside my gorgeously talented friend @anahlcq.bsky.social

oskaloosa apples, painted by william henry prestele, 1894

Thank you for all the perry love this week! It's been lovely to see so much love and enthusiasm for one of our most cherished drinks categories

Perry’s success is in its uniqueness, not its ubiquity @teamdb.bsky.social

The TCCPA announce their Perry is Alive campaign in response to Westons recent declaration that perry is "dead" Imagery: @helenannesmith.bsky.social tccpa.co.uk/perry-is-ali...

The TCCPA announce their Perry is Alive campaign in response to Westons recent declaration that perry is "dead" Imagery: @helenannesmith.bsky.social tccpa.co.uk/perry-is-ali...

Malvern Autumn Show 2025 Jack reports on last weekend's Malvern Autumn Show, which was a showcase of perry pears and perry, with the first @3ccpa.bsky.social championship dedicated to our favourite drink.

You have until Friday to enter the worlds best and largest international perry competition!

stayman no. 3 apples, painted by mary daisy arnold, 1912

whilst we're here the programme for CraftCon 2026 is almost finalised and trust me when I say you're not going to want to miss this - tickets now on sale!

one more week to get those perry entries in!

Have you entered our inaugural Three Counties International Perry Championship yet? Entry forms and more information are available on the link below and deadline for entries is Friday 19th September. tccpa.co.uk/sign-up-for-...

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The Three Counties Cider and Perry Association has announced dates for its 2026 CraftCon, which will be staged at Somerset County Cricket Club, Taunton beertoday.co.uk/2025/07/07/c... #cider #cidernews #perry

The committee are delighted to announce that CraftCon 2026 will be held between the 12th and 13th March at Somerset County Cricket Club in Taunton and tickets are now on sale! Link for tickets and more info in our bio 🍎🍐‼️

arkansas apples, painted by amanda almira newton, 1906

The committee are delighted to announce that CraftCon 2026 will be held between the 12th and 13th March at Somerset County Cricket Club in Taunton and tickets are now on sale! Link for tickets and more info in our bio 🍎🍐‼️

We had a fantastic time at this years Royal Three Counties Summer Show! Thank you to everyone who participated in the competition, stalls and events throughout the weekend and to all the organisers whose hard work made it all happen. Wassail!

brackett seedling cling peaches, painted by bertha heiges, 1902

My goal is to get CR to 500 subscribers this year. We’re at 418 now. It’s free! 🙂

One more day left to enter!

Two days left to enter our cider competition at this years Royal Three Counties Summer Show! Here are some of our fantastic winners from last year's competition. To join in this year more info and entry forms are available via our website: tccpa.co.uk/three-counti...

A crisp and refreshing double-take on Cidre Breton, from both sides of the Channel. @rachelhendry.bsky.social & @anahlcq.bsky.social came together to write the story of everyone's favourite fancy restaurant's favourite cider. But is it really that special? www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/6/...

Entries for this year's cider competition at the Royal Three Counties Summer Show is now live! Details and application forms are available on our site here: tccpa.co.uk/three-counti...

Entries for this year's cider competition at the Royal Three Counties Summer Show is now live! Details and application forms are available on our site here: tccpa.co.uk/three-counti...

Time to introduce another of our Jean Nowell bursary recipients! Hiranthi Cook of Cidentro Cider House has been awarded their bursary to assist her journey in developing spirit based drinks made from cider and orchard fruits!

Over the next few weeks we'll be introducing the recipients of this years Jean Nowell Bursary. First up is Three Wells Cider!

siloam apples, painted by henry g. van deman, 1886

Apples are so diverse, here's 20 apple blossom pics of our 153 varieties of apple. Masses of blossom, no major spring frosts, a lot of sun and barely any wind, meaning all pollinators are out and pollination is not a problem at all this year.

My favorite time of year.

It’s #BritishCiderWeek apparently, given that ours won’t be ready for a good few weeks yet it seems appropriate to try someone else’s. This is the Manton Hollow Traditional Method 2022, and very good it is too. Dry but rich, sloe berries, bitterness, slightly sherbetty. #Cider @3ccpa.bsky.social

Getting tucked into some of this lot, pressed last October. 🍏🍎🍻

It’s British Cider Week! An initiative funded by our friends at NACM the week runs from the 25th April to the 5th May and is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate cider this springtime! What have you got planned for British Cider Week?

And the results are in! Thank you to all our delegates for your constructive feedback on this years CraftCon, inspiring indeed! Plans for 2026 are well underway, what talks and tastings would you like to see next year?

Pyrus Invictus. The text of @barmas.bsky.social’s keynote address at @3ccpa.bsky.social CraftCon 2025, looking at the cultural heritage of cider and perry in central Europe, and his efforts to preserve tradition and biodiversity amid modern agriculture.

We kickstarted a wonderful CraftCon this week with our Chair Albert Johnson’s welcoming remarks. Albert introduced the TCCPA’s inaugural Susanna Forbes Award for Outstanding Contribution to Cider Culture, which this year has been awarded to Alison Taffs @alisontaffs.bsky.social

Pre-orders for our latest zine; The Usual are now live! A collection of written and visual work around the dynamics between being a regular, and having a local, from the perspective of both customers and service staff. Zines will be sent out WC 5th of May! www.burumcollective.com/store/p/theu...

Reflections on CraftCon🍏 What an incredible few days at @3ccpa.bsky.social #CraftCon! The conference, held at the Green Dragon Hotel in Hereford, was packed with insightful talks, inspiring people, and, of course, outstanding cider. #CiderYes #DrinkGreatCider

Had a wonderful time at @3ccpa.bsky.social CraftCon seeing faces old and new, and from near and far. The cider community really cannot be beaten!! Wassail!

What a day. Giving the keynote speech at the biggest cider maker’s conference in Britain was not something that I’d ever envisaged doing. So thank you to @3ccpa.bsky.social for inviting me. The cider community here is just so open and welcoming. Failed to take photos of my talk 😁

Filling up nicely for #CraftCon @3ccpa.bsky.social in Hereford. @chesterciderclub.bsky.social here en masse