Apple Day at the Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre.

18 October 2015

Newbury Lions BBQ stand at the Apple Day, Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre

Newbury Lions BBQ stand at the Apple Day, Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre

There were traditional crafts, hands-on demonstrations as well as Morris Dancers, cider and advice on growing your own fruit trees during the Apple Day at the Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre.  The Newbury Lions were there selling hamburgers, hot dogs and soup and to promote our fireworks event at the Newbury Racecourse on 7 November.  We took over £400 and all money raised goes towards local causes..

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