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VAT’s THE PROBLEM – Join the Campaign
Hospitality is one of the UK’s greatest success stories. It employs millions of people, gives young people their first jobs, keeps high streets alive and brings communities together. But the sector is under enormous pressure.
The Kitchen Cabinet Comes to The Cider Works at Sandford Orchards
Sandford Orchard Cider Works will be hosting a live recording of BBC Radio 4’s much-loved culinary panel show, The Kitchen Cabinet, hosted by Jay Rayner, on 23rd June.
Certified Cider Guide Workshop
The next Certified Cider Guide Workshop in the UK will be held at The Hop Inn, Hornchurch on 22nd June 2026.
Launch of Thatchers Blood Orange Alcohol Free Cider
The new 0.0% recipe has been crafted by their expert cidermakers to deliver the depth of flavour and satisfying taste drinkers expect from the original Thatchers Blood Orange, but with none of the alcohol.
Blossomtime 2026 – parishes join forces to celebrate orchards, apples and cider
Blossomtime 2026 sees community organisers the Big Apple Association bringing together three venues around Putley and Aylton, linked by a tractor and trailer service and each offering a collection of different experiences.
DEVON’S SANDFORD ORCHARDS’ RED ZERO SCOOPS MORE INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
Devon-based Sandford Orchards has just won silver, at the International Cider Awards, for its non-alcoholic cider, Red Zero
CIDERMAKERS CALL ON GOVERNMENT TO HELP SAFEGUARD FUTURE OF THE INDUSTRY
As a sector, UK Cidermaking contributes £2.7 billion to the economy and supports more than 65,000 jobs. Over 15,000 acres of British land is cultivated specifically for cider production, playing a vital role in biodiversity, landscape management, and ensuring long-term environmental stewardship.
The Three Counties Cider & Perry Association Jean Nowell Bursary initiative
In 2020 the TCCPA launched their Jean Nowell Bursary, in honour of the legacy of the late Jean Nowell and the committee are delighted to be offering the bursary again in 2026.
THATCHERS CIDER SET TO GIVE AWAY 500 TREES TO COMMUNITY GROUPS ACROSS THE COUNTRY
Now in its sixth year, the Thatchers Community Orchard Project has already given away over 2,000 trees and plans to give away 500 more this year, offering groups the chance to transform their outdoor areas.
Sandford Orchards scoops more awards for non-alcoholic cider
Red Zero has just been named ‘Low and No Alcohol Category Champion’ by Taste of the West
National Apple Day: Cider Makers Celebrate the Pub as the Heart of the Category
As the cider apple harvest continues, the National Association of Cider Makers (NACM) is marking National Apple Day by shining a light on the pubs that keep cider at the heart of British hospitality.
SANDFORD ORCHARDS EXPANDS CAPACITY FOR BUMPER HARVEST
Devon-based Sandford Orchards has just installed 8 new 50,000 litre tanks ahead of a bumper harvest expected to be up to a third bigger than normal.