ART IN THE ORCHARD – SAT 19 JAN 2019
Enjoy a day of creativity in the heart of Long Meadow Apple Farm, nestled in the orchard county of Armagh… a fantastic Christmas gift if you’re after something different and unique!
Art in the Orchard
Join professional visual artist Deborah Malcomson for a unique day of creativity at Long Meadow Farm:
A unique opportunity to get out into the orchards and enjoy the challenge of producing your own creative response to the surrounding apple trees
Beginners and seasoned artists all welcome to the workshop with all materials and equipment provided
Experience the magic and beauty of the orchard in Winter season
Professional guidance through the process of exploring line colour and form through a range of media
Includes an orchard tour with an opportunity to sample cider and apple juice
Tea/coffee available throughout the day with VIP lunch provided by Yellow Door Deli (Portadown)
Upcoming Art in the Orchard Workshop! Saturday 19th January 2019 – BOOK HERE
- Workshop begins 10:00am and ends 4:00pm (approx. 6 hours)
- Free parking on site (click here to find us)
- Price per person £65
Workshop Notes
- Please dress appropriately as it is a working farm, best to wear boots and warm clothing!
- Other dates may be released pending demand & availability
- Bookings are strictly non-refundable but may be deferred to another date pending availability
- Bookings are available for individuals and small groups who will join a workshop limited to 12 people
- If you would like to book a workshop for your own group please get in touch
- If the workshop is cancelled in the event of inclement weather or other situations beyond our control we will offer you a rescheduled date
MOTHERS DAY WORKSHOP – THU 28 MAR 2019
Come join us on this exciting workshop to create a beautiful Table Arrangement using fresh foliage’s and fabulous flowers as Yolanda guides you through the skills of designing your own gift to take home or give to your special Mother!
Images: Yolanda Campbell
UPCOMING TOURS – SAT 2 MAR 2019 & FRI 22 MAR 2019
Visit us at Long Meadow Farm for an unforgettable, fully guided tour in the heart of the Orchard County! Traverse our bountiful orchards, explore our cider-making facilities and sample our award-winning Irish ciders all in the good company of the friendly and welcoming farm patrons, the McKeever family!
The Tour
After a warm welcome and brief introduction of the farm, you will experience:
An orchard walk explaining the different orchard plantations in place
A visit to the cold storage facility where apples can be stored from harvest season in September to June/July the following year
An opportunity to see the pressing and blending facilities
An oral history of the Oak Aged Barrels which stores our limited edition oak aged cider
An opportunity to sample our award-winning craft ciders and apple juice
Tea/coffee & apple tart provided
The Seasons
Coming for a tour? Here’s what to expect when you visit:
Jan/Feb – Winter pruning
March – Early bud burst
April – Buds are developing into early pink flower
May – Apple Blossom
June – Apple set, formation of young apples
July/Aug – Summer pruning, apple development and growth
Sept/Oct – Apple harvest
Nov/Dec – Winter pruning & orchard maintenance
Upcoming Tour! Saturday 2nd March 2019 – BOOK HERE
- Tour begins 11:00am and ends 12:30pm (approx. 90 minutes)
- Free parking on site (click here to find us)
- Price per person £15
Long Meadow Berry Blast Cider (Alc. Content 4.0%)
Palate & Taste:
The Long Meadow Berry Blast combines the succulance of wild berries to give this Irish cider its unique seasonal character.
Enjoy this contemporary craft cider in a tall glass over ice or straight from the fridge.
Available as 500ml Bottles. Alc. Content 4.0%.
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We’re looking forward to the food and cider festival Thursday 20 – Sunday 23 September.
This involves orchard and cidery tours, art in the orchards, wine versus cider, Food and Cider Markets (Banbridge & Armagh), coach tours, foraging and much more.
For further information and to book tickets please contact Armagh Visitors Information Centre, Banbridge Information Centre or book on line through visitarmagh.com/foodandcider.
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What an amazing weekend we all had!
Thank you to all our visitors who called to enjoy the various activities, the treasure hunt, Wheel barrow park and ride, arts and crafts, horticulture, face painting, orchard tour, chalk wall and all the other activities. We’ve already new ideas and plans in place for next year.
Thank you to Kennedy Bacon for the delicious Pig on the Spit, the Pulled Pork Burgers, Beef Burgers and Hot Dogs, the food was amazing and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Thank you to Apple Blossom Bakery and Linda’s Original for the delicious Apple Tarts, Apple Crumbles, Fudge Cakes and delicious tray bakes.
Thank you to Rebecca McConnell from Purple Rain for all her hard work in organising this great event and for her invaluable back up support.
Major thanks also to the the Young Farmers Club in Bleary and Collone for all their help with the car parking which was very much appreciated.
Thank you also to everyone who made donations to Air Ambulance NI and an amazing £235 was raised!
Here is a selection of some of the photos which were taken over the weekend, we hope to see you all again next year.
Open Farm Weekend
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New for 2018, the Heartland Food & Drink Tour has been added to the popular and unique Lough Neagh Tours portfolio and will depart Belfast on 12 May, 2 June and 9 June.
More info here.…
The family–owned and managed business, located at the heart of Northern Ireland’s ‘Orchard Country in Loughgall, is implementing a major growth strategy to accelerate sales of its ciders, juices and apple cider vinegar in Northern Ireland, Great Britain, the Republic of Ireland and further afield.
SALSA is a food–safety standard written by experienced food safety experts to reflect both the legal requirements of producers and the enhanced expectations of ‘best practice’ of professional food buyers.
SALSA certification is only granted to suppliers who are able to demonstrate to an auditor that they are able to produce safe and legal food and are committed to continually meeting the requirements of the SALSA standard.
Managing director Pat McKeever, who started the business with son Peter and other family members in 2013, commenting on the SALSA accreditation, says: “SALSA is a tremendous endorsement of the quality and safety of our business, processes and products.
“Indeed, we’ve scrutinised all aspects of our business and made a number of changes to increase efficiency and productivity. It’s also an important measure of the premium quality of our ciders and juices.
“SALSA accreditation positions us to meet the food safety and transparency requirements of multiple retailers that we’ve been talking to about listing our products,” he adds.
The company, based on family–owned orchards, has won a series of major awards for its products including UK Great Taste Awards and Blas na hEireann Irish National Food Awards.
In addition, Long Meadow last year gained a major marketing award in a competition for Northern Ireland’s smaller food companies organised by the George Best Belfast City Airport.
Long Meadow has a heritage in apple growing stretching back three generations in county Armagh and has already won business from delis, independent retailers, restaurants and bars in Northern Ireland and in the Republic of Ireland.
The enterprising family grows and harvests apples from upwards of 120 acres, 30 of which are on the home farm.
The decision to diversify from growing apples into the production of cider, juices and cider vinegar followed extensive market research and substantial investment on the development of an innovative range of products and processes.
Native Bramley apples, which have EU PGI status, and other locally grown apples from a network of trusted growers are used.
Long Meadow ciders and juices are processed exclusively using pure pressed apple juice. The company does not use concentrates, chemicals, or added water.…
Celebrate a tasty feast of Armagh cuisine combined with the best of local Cider this harvest season.
In collaboration with the Food Heartland Hospitality Forum and local businesses, diners and craft brew enthusiasts will have the opportunity to sample local hospitality at its best through a variety of events to delight the senses, including:
- A Night in the Orchards
- Food Tours & Trails
- Urban Orchard, Food & Cider Market
- Sundown Food Market
- Groucho’s @ the Orchards
- Pairing Under the Stars
- Harvest Supper & Concert
Click here for more info.…
Long Meadow Cider awarded exclusive Belfast City Airport contract
Comparing apples with apples: Long Meadow Cider claims HMSHost craft cider contract in Belfast
http://www.belfastcityairport.com/
http://www.belfastcityairport.com/At-The-Airport/Eating-Drinking…