Season 2019
Read moreThe new season has started well, our orchard has lots of lovely blossom which is very special for us as we have quite a large number of varieties all normally flowering at different times. We have made our first attempt at top-working trees, hopefully allowing us to increase the number of Dorset Golden Ball apples we have. The newly formed
Busy year so far
Read moreA busy year so far here at West Milton. We were informed in April that Lancombe Rising has been chosen to go on the short list of the Stables Bar’s public choice competition, which will be held throughout the summer and will be judged by the cider drinking public. This was a great honour as only 8 ciders were shortlisted
The last Powerstock Cider Festival
Read moreThe Powerstock Festival finally arrived on a sunny Saturday at the end of April. Cider makers had all been contacted, Skimmity Hitchers were booked, tickets sold and we waited with high anticipation to see who would actually arrive. Celebrations began as usual on the Friday evening at the Marquis of Lorne, a gathering of cider makers musicians and entertainers, some
Cider Club digs in!
Read moreThat is to say a man with a decent machine is actually digging in, and is now sat on top of the base for the new West Milton Cider Club. Typically the weather hasn’t helped but Jim Green is hoping to have the concrete in by the end of the week (8th May) Hopefully the view of the blossom will
