
Education & Training Top TCCPA Plans
A strong roster of events and the launch of the Three Counties Jean Nowell Bursary Scheme were announced at the AGM of the Three Counties Cider & Perry Association in mid-January. The year-long events programme kicks off with a Q&A with Gordon Johncox, CEO of Aston Manor and chair of the National Association of Cider […]

CraftCon 2019 Shines Spotlight on Craft Cidermaking
The inaugural CraftCon, a conference on craft cidermaking, will take place at Pershore College on Friday 5 April. One of the key projects for 2019 announced at the recent AGM of the Three Counties Cider & Perry Association, the meeting will put the art and skill of craft cidermaking centre stage. Confirmed speakers in this full-day […]

Changing Faces
The committee of the Three Counties Cider & Perry Association said goodbye to two of its longest standing members at its 2019 AGM in January. Between them Peter Mitchell of Mitchell Food & Drink and Helen Woodman of Gregg’s Pit had racked up decades on the committee. Peter had been the founding chair back when […]

“Cider makes things happen” – Jean Nowell
The Three Counties Cider & Perry Association is lucky to have had a number of truly inspiring cidermakers among its membership, none more so than Jean Nowell, one of the original founders. While it is more than a year since her passing, her influence is still palpable. The desire to encourage others to get involved […]

Fresh look enables 2018 Cider & Perry Festival to reach new audience
Heritage, orchard biodiversity, the next generation of cidermakers, handmade bunting and the ever-popular Cider Bar added up to a vibrant revamp for the 2018 Cider & Perry Festival. Hosted by the Three Counties Cider & Perry Association at the Royal Three Counties Show in Malvern back in mid-June, thousands of visitors shared the wonders of […]

Local legend Albert Rixen scoops Best in Show at Three Counties
With over 20% increase in entries, the 2018 Three Counties International Cider & Perry Competition saw cidermakers young and old top the charts. Renowned writer and co-author of World’s Best Ciders Pete Brown announced the awards at the Cider & Perry Festival organised by the TCCPA at this year’s Three Counties Show back in mid-June. […]
Royal Three Counties Cider & Perry Festival
TCCPA Cider & Perry Festival at the Royal Three Counties Show 15th -17th June 2018 Hello Everyone, My name is Lydia Crimp of Artistraw Cider. I’m the new Cider & Perry Festival Manager and I’m very excited to be working with you all on the event this year! We are now taking exhibitor bookings for […]
Bath and West Show 2018
The Bath and West, including the Cider Competition will take place from May 30 to June 2 at the Showground, Shepton Mallett. The judging schedule and entry forms can be found below: Cider-2018-schedule Bath and West Cider-2018-entry-form Bath and West
Royal Three Counties International Cider and Perry Competition 2018
Entries are now open for the Competition. Details attached. TCCPA competition-schedule-2018v3
3 Counties Cider Festival Manager
A vacancy has arisen for somebody to take the role of The Three Counties Cider and Perry Festival Organiser. If you’re interested the job descritption is attached. Cider & Perry Festival Manager_JobDescription-2018