Community saves Trowbridge Apple Festival from cancellation

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

Trowbridge Apple Festival went ahead after locals donated apples following an appeal prompted by poor summer harvest.

Trowbridge Apple Festival went ahead on Saturday, October 10, after organisers made a last-ditch appeal for donations when the exceptionally hot and dry summer left many local trees without sufficient fruit. Organisers had discussed cancelling the event entirely because they did not have enough apples to proceed.

The appeal prompted a strong community response, with residents phoning and texting to offer fruit from trees across the area. Organiser and town councillor Mel Jacob said the response was 'amazing'. 'We did have plenty of apples after the call out,' Cllr Jacob said. 'We had lots of apples from lots of different trees. A huge thank you to the community for helping us.'

Nearly 500 people attended the festival, which celebrates apples through activities including tasting and pressing, alongside stalls and other community activities. The annual event has been running since 2012 and featured 75 varieties of apples on display.

How it is being reported

• Hundreds flock to festival saved by community at the last minuteA festival which was almost called off welcomed nearly 500 people after the community rallied to save the event.Gazette & Herald · 18 Oct, 05:00
• Hundreds flock to festival saved by community at the last minuteA festival which was almost called off welcomed nearly 500 people after the community rallied to save the event.Wiltshire Times · 18 Oct, 05:00

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