15/10/2026
Wow! Apple Day in Bowling Community Orchard.
HUGE THANKS to everyone who made this celebration of the orchard, community spirit and nature a great success.
The cafe was packed, the theatre shows were a sell out, the music kept everyone entertained and all the stalls and activities were busy all day. Numbers were bigger than ever.
Thank you to all the organisations who helped BEES make it a great day for everyone involved;
The Print Project in Shipley for the gorgeous traditional leaflets.
Marcus from Bingley Camera Club capturing the event.
Wrapture for the delicious falapples and food.
Calm in the Wild for beautiful nature art that disappears.
Lou Sumray for the lovely charcoal drawing.
The Coppice Collective for the kids exciting wood crafting.
Sarah and daughter from The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust for the info, seeds and fab skincare.
Mimi Labonq Ensemble for the French jazz music.
Harry Kingham from Cecil Green Arts for his entertaining Composticity theatre.
Bakers who filled tummies with gorgeous goodies.
Chutney, jam and sauce makers for us to sell.
ALL the other volunteers who helped by running stalls, making drinks, counting, sharing information, doing artworks, selling goods and apples and keeping the orchard looking wonderful.
Huge thank you to The Leap for funding creative activities via their Creative Climate Action Fund and to the Coop Community Fund/Coop members for supporting the day.
Thank you!!!
