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Jersey's rain-free Mediterranean summer leading farmers to plant their crops later in the season has presented an unusual opportunity for cider drinkers to trial going 'green' one weekend.
Those wanting to sink a few apple beverages at La Fais’sie d’Cidre on 20 and 21 October will not be able to park as the fields near the Hamptonne site are still in use, and so are being asked to think of eco-alternatives for getting to the event.
Disabled parking will be available at Hamptonne, however.
“The farmers need their fields and we wouldn’t be staying true to our values not to support them. The Cider Festival is a celebration of Jersey’s farming community as well as Jersey’s cider production – we think this year is an opportunity to encourage a greener approach to travelling to the festival," Community Event Curator, Nicky Lucas explained.
Pictured: There will be all sorts of homemade cider on offer at this years event.
Jersey Heritage, which helps organise the event, is therefore encouraging people to walk, cycle or car share.
It will be running regular free ‘Apple Bus’ services to and from Millbrook, which will hopefully reduce congestion amongst the quiet country lanes of St. Lawrence.
Pictured: Jersey Heritage will be running a free service from the car park at Millbrook, so people can leave there car and travel up to the event by bus.
This year’s event will include live music, creative activities, dance, local food and produce, competitions, poetry and Genuine Jersey stalls.
On top of all this, the annual Great Jersey Bake Off will be taking place at the event.
Pictured: The cider festival will once again play host to the Great Jersey Bake Off, where contests will bake it out to produce the best apple cake.
Of course, there'll be a distinctly appley twist. Contestants will have to bake and bring in their favourite apple cake in order to be in with a chance of winning the much coveted 'Grande Gachinn’nie Jerriaise' apron in 2018.
More information about the event can be found by clicking here.
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