{"id":113777,"date":"2025-08-29T11:40:50","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T10:40:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/?p=113777"},"modified":"2025-08-29T11:40:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T10:40:52","slug":"annual-apple-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/annual-apple-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Annual Apple Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Our Nature Conservation Team is proud to announce the very first Annual Apple Festival, celebrating the delicious, locally grown produce of Redbridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Across our Vision Parks \u2013 including Hainault Forest, Roding Valley Park, and Claybury Park\u00a0\u2013 we care for several thriving orchards. This summer, our dedicated volunteers joined the team for a series of harvest days, helping us gather an impressive crop of fresh apples &#8211; over half a tonne picked straight from the trees!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"113782\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1000012913-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-113782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1000012913-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1000012913-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1000012913-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1000012913.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"113781\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1000012919-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-113781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1000012919-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1000012919-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1000012919-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1000012919.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"113778\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1000012916-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Volunteers picking apples from the Orchard\" class=\"wp-image-113778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1000012916-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1000012916-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1000012916-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1000012916-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1000012916-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1000012916.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>From field to fork, these apples are making their way to 1856 Caf\u00e9 at Hainault Forest, where our chefs have created a special treat for the week: homemade apple crumble with custard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Children eat free!<\/strong> From 1\u20135 September, every children\u2019s meal comes with a complimentary apple crumble and custard, helping to make \u201cfive a day\u201d even more fun.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A treat for adults too<\/strong> \u2013 enjoy a portion for just \u00a33.50.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us in celebrating the season, supporting local produce, and enjoying a taste of Redbridge orchards at their best!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Nature Conservation Team is proud to announce the very first Annual Apple Festival, celebrating the delicious, locally grown produce of Redbridge. 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