The Three Counties
Cider and Perry Association

Cider and Perry Small Ads

These small ads are provided as a service by The Three Counties Cider and Perry Association. The Association takes no responsibility for any of the goods or services offered.

To include a small ad here please contact the Association's secretary - email

FOR SALE - Medium Stainless Scratter

Manual, the hopper size is 750mm X 500mm - Used for only 3 seasons - £180
I live in France and am in the process of moving, so will not need this item in future. I am visiting the UK over Christmas and can bring the scratter with me for collection from Poole, Dorset or Seaton, Devon.
Please email me if you are interested - I can supply more photos:

WANTED - automated Scratter/Mill

Automated Scratter/Mill wanted asap. Phone Lewis Scott on 07769684458

FOR SALE - Mill and Belt Press

FOR SALE: Voran EBP 500 Belt Press and Voran Washer/elevator/mill
We purchased a number of peices of equipment in 2008 in order to expand our business, the mill and press have been used for the 3 seasons up to October last year. We are continuing to make cider and perry but decided due to the nature of our business and an additional venture to persue a more traditional method.
We are open of offers for both pieces or individually. Collection would need to be arranged by the successful buyer, we will have the equipment palletised and wrapped, and have a forklift on site for removal from West Wales.

Voran EBP 500 Single Belt Press

• Used by us for three seasons only
• Belt dimensions 500mm width / ca. 6500mm length
• Belt speed: varied through drive motor gearbox
• Electrical connection: drive motor 0.37 kW / 0.55 kW 400 V / 50 Hz and belt washer 0.18 kW 400 V / 50 Hz
• Power supply: Three phase

Voran WA LC Washer / elevator / mill

• Output upt to 2000kg/hr
• Dimensions: length 1794mm x 590mm wide x 2100mm high
• Filling height of washing tank 792mm
• Discharge height of mash 1260mm
• Power supply: Three phase 400V / 50 Hz
• Motor power: screw conveyor 1.5 kW; mill 3 kW
• Includes automatic fruit metering by pressure switch

Nikki & Kevin Sweet, Toloja Cider, Tel: 01570 471295

FOR SALE - French Cider House

We are putting our Norman cider house on sale. We have been making Cider, Perry Calvados, Pommeau Calvados and other apple products for 10 years now and would like to sell the property and business to some keen young couple with kids who like making cider.
Ted Mclean has given a talks in the past to the TCCPA at Much Marcle, trained a few British Cider makers and would be on hand for the first 2 years as consultant. If interested, please contact to see photos of house and products.
J Mclean

FOR SALE - 1000L and 1500L containers

I have some 1000 litre and 1500 litre containers that I am looking to sell. The 1000 are IBCs, (food grade intermediate bulk containers) and the others are ex juice containers.
Mark Catlin, The Cider Barn, Lyne Down Cider and Perry Ltd, Much Marcle, Herefordshire, HR8 2NT, Tel : 07756 108501

FOR ALL YOUR PRESSING NEEDS:

Contact Rob Hancocks tel.01885 490215 mob.07967 810808
Wyrecroft, Bishops Frome, Worcester WR6 5BS

Full service to any small cider maker wishing to bring apples to Bishops Frome. Weighbridge, cleaning, pressing with Bucher 5000 automated press and temporary juice storage. Juice yields of 150-170 gallons per tonne of fruit delivered. Price for 2006 is £60/tonne pressed. Minimum loads of 6 tonnes.
Please call to discuss your requirements.

Cider Fruit Processing Equipment for Hire

Tuthill M2000 Pedestrian Controlled Fruit collector, petrol engine, suitable for apples or pears, with 4 baskets.

Vigo - M800 Electric Mill

Vigo Rack & Cloth Press. Capacity 40 kg per pressing, 12 Ton pressure, supplied with six acacia racks and polyester cloths. Ideal for home/ light commercial use.

Competitive hire rates to suit all producers ( daily, weekend, weekly, contract )

Contact Merlin Industries - Tel 07967 637546 or email