DURSLEY'S third annual Applefest was fun to the core, with more than 50 people turning up to join in the fun.

Organised by Transition Cam and Dursley, the event took place in the 'Secret Garden' at the Chantry Centre in Long Street.

Spokesman Richard Hellen said: “This has been a very good year for apples. 

"There's lots of apple trees in this part of the world, and sadly much of the fruit often goes to waste.

"I collected a batch from the trees in the community orchard by the police station.

"Everyone brought some with them, and we ended up with a big pile, which resulted in about ten demijohns worth of juice," said Richard.

Making the juice was a collective effort, and the resulting amber nectar was shared out amongst all those who had lent a hand.

"It was absolutely delicious, and there were no supermarkets involved," said Richard.

Fresh pizzas, made on site in a cob oven, were enjoyed by everyone too.
"We'll soon be running a course, showing people how they can make a cob oven for their own garden," said Richard.

"It's all part of developing a more resourceful and sustainable community," said Richard.

For more information about getting involved in the Secret Garden and other Transition Cam and Dursley projects visit www.transitioncamdursley.org.uk