Learn Apple Preserving Processes

Fancy a fun and useful day of learning new ways to use your apples beyond juicing?

If you want to improve your preserving skills or just try something new, this event is just what you need.  We'll delve into dehydrating, making vinegar, syrups, pickles, chutney and - of course - juice, all led by our friends at Cultivate. 

First, we'll get to know each other's preserving skills.  Then, we'll look at different samples and the equipment used to create them.  We'll talk about keeping things clean and following any rules.  During the day, we'll chat about your community orchard group and how you help your local area.  We'll provide drinks and healthy snacks, but please bring your own lunch.  Come prepared to get stuck in, and with plenty of questions!  Bring a jar or two to take home your chutney or pickle. By the end of the day, you'll have improved preserving skills, have new ideas to try and new friends to share with.  Come and join us for a friendly day that will leave you feeling inspired!

There are only a few places available for this event, so please book early to save your spot.  If find you can't make it, please let us know as soon as you can - we're operating a waiting list and someone will be able to take your place.

Event details

Where: Cultivate, Pendinas, Llanidloes Road, Newtown, Powys, SY16 4HX

What 3 Words: ///fattening.zone.smashes

When: Friday 23 January 2026, 10:30am to 16:00.  

What to bring: Your lunch; a couple of jars; questions.  We'll provide drinks and cakes.

Cost: Free, but places are limited. 

We operate a waiting list and expect high interest.  If you book, but are unable to make, please cancel as soon as possible as someone else then has the opportunity to come along.  If you want to be added to the waiting list, please book and if the event is full, you will be offered this.

Further venue information

Cultivate is a team that’s all about helping create a strong and healthy food system in Newtown, Powys, Wales. They’re there to help local businesses grow, encourage responsible land use and bring people closer to the food they eat. Cultivate started in 2014, inspired by a local idea to build three community gardens and back food projects with schools and communities in Powys. Now, they’re concentrating on what’s happening in Newtown, but they’re also working to boost and support food systems throughout Mid Wales.

Cultivate is home to Bwyd Powys Food – the Sustainable Food Partnership for Powys – and a range of projects.  Bwyd Powys Food want good food for Powys, where local, sustainable and healthy food supports communities, its people and the environment and was began in March 2022.

Parking:  You should park on Llanidloes Road, the section just outside Cultivate.   

Please visit Powys County Council’s local bus routes map for bus information.  

Nearest train station is Newtown.

If you are travelling by public transport, and need a lift from your end transportation point, we can help. 

Full directions and for arranging a lift from public transport stops, please see booking confirmation.