Didcot's apple pressing event success

The railway centre in partnership with Sustainable Didcot hosted an apple pressing event on Sunday, October 9.

After people brought their fruit, they were sliced, loaded into a hopper, chopped into smaller pieces and dropped into the pressing area.

Apples being sliced. Picture by Frank Dumbleton (Image: Picture by Frank Dumbleton)

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The hopper is then replaced with a circular wooden board which is screwed down onto the chopped apples, forcing the juice into a tray at the bottom from which it flows into a container.

Apples being juiced. Picture by Frank Dumbleton (Image: Picture by Frank Dumbleton)

Photographer and railway volunteer Frank Dumbleton said: “What to do with the glut of apples at this time of year?

“An enjoyable way to spend a sunny autumn afternoon, and gallons of juice to drink.”

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This story was written by Gee Harland. She joined the team in 2022 as a senior multimedia reporter.

Gee covers Wallingford, Wantage and Didcot.

Get in touch with her by emailing: Gee.harland@newsquest.co.uk

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