Staveley Apple Day & Lake Makers Fair

Save the date – Saturday 17th October

Staveley Apple Day is being revived and given a new twist as Staveley Apple Day & Lake Makers Fair. A celebration of apples, in collaboration with Lake Makers Fair & local Staveley businesses, with local produce, makers and community spirit.

Come along on Saturday 17 October for a fun-filled day with plenty to see, taste and do. There will be:

  • Apple-themed activities
  • Apple Press – bring your own apples
  • Lake Makers Fair -Crafts, art and food from local artisans, under shelter
  • Apple-themed food & drinks from Staveley businesses
  • Music and Entertainment
  • Family Craft Activities & Competitions
  • Event Map

Whether you have apples growing in your garden, enjoy discovering local makers, or simply fancy a lovely day out in the village, there will be something for everyone.

SENS caught up with Suzie to have a chat about Staveley Apple Day & Lake Makers Fair – Click here

The event is being brought together with the help of local volunteers, organisations and supported by local businesses there will be plenty more details to share over the coming weeks. Keep an eye on our Facebook page Sustainable Staveley and the Lake Makers Fair Instagram Page Click here

Event, Parking and Travel Information

  • Free entry
  • Free parking in the Old Cricket Field – What 3 words – saga.barman.fidgeting
  • Limited street parking, 555 bus stop, train station 4 mins walk away.

To get involved or find out more email:

We are looking for volunteers to help and support with the following:

Stall Volunteers
Setting up, manning and taking down various stalls with apple related information and activities. Including longest apple peel, making apple dolls, apple identification.

The stalls will need setting up in the Mill Yard near Wilf’s Café from 10am, all equipment provided. They will then need to be ‘staffed’ from 11-4pm and put away. We suggest 2hr + stints per volunteer approximately 12 people needed.

Litter Pickers & Keep Village Clean Volunteers
Volunteers needed from 12-4pm to collect litter, change bin bags, and generally keep the village tidy on the day.

All equipment provided but welcome to bring your own too. (Equipment – gloves, picking sticks, bin bags, recycling bins, cloths, eco products for wiping tables etc).

Preferable 2 hour shifts, we will need around 12 volunteers over the day. Meet at Staveley Pavilion on the day.

Knitting, Crochet & Sewing Volunteers
We’re seeking knitters, crocheters and sewers to make bunting for this year’s Staveley Apple & Artisan Day on 17th October please!

Green, red, orange and all shades of apple, as long or short as you can manage, Patterns available online, to be ready by 5th October – can be collected.

If you would like to Volunteer and help, receive more information, have ideas to contribute,  please get in touch.

Email: suzie.purcell@outlook.com.
Contact Suzie Purcell: 07870 816047

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