AT THE CORE OF MEMORIES.FIFTY years ago, the Worcestershire countryside was like a patchwork quilt of apple orchards. But today most of them have disappeared as a result of cheaper produce from overseas. The people of Tenbury Wells Tenbury Wells is a small scenic market town in Worcestershire, England, lying on the south bank of the River Teme. It is known for its winter auctions of holly and mistletoe (and other Christmas products) [1] [2] honour their famous past by staging autumn apple fest celebrations. Co-ordinator Anthony Collis, from Malvern Hills Malvern Hills, range of hills, c.9 mi (14.5 km) long, W central England, in Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The highest points are the Worcester Beacon (1,395 ft/425 m) and the Hereford Beacon (1,114 ft/340 m); on the latter was an ancient British camp. District Council, says: "Many orchards have disappeared because we have bought more apples from overseas. "It's the same with the hops. Breweries now often buy in hops from eastern Europe Eastern Europe The countries of eastern Europe, especially those that were allied with the USSR in the Warsaw Pact, which was established in 1955 and dissolved in 1991. at a lower cost than from our own local producers." The council is urging Midlanders to contact them with anecdotes, memories, recipes and photographs of apples, cider and orchards in and around Tenbury Wells and Teme Valley and the results will be published in a book. Send your memories to Apple fest, c/o The Pump Rooms, Teme Street, Tenbury WR14 8BA, or email anthony.collis@malvernhills.gov.uk |
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