Volunteers are invited to participate in this annual festivity staged at The Elms, the headquarters of the National Trust for Jersey. There are a number of tasks, some seated and aided with a cup of tea and a Jersey Wonder, others more energetic, in the middle of the night with a glass of wine to pass the hours – a wonderful way of getting together, having a chat with old and new friends and contributing to this piece of Jersey history. All of your efforts will also raise money for the Trust.
This year the event is being sponsored by the lovely people at Apex Group (Jersey), who have not only provided funding to stage the event but will be picking apples and generally getting involved in all areas of the festival.
Everyone is welcome and invited to peel apples, watch the mixture being stirred all through the night, get involved in jarring up and then enjoy homemade food and live music on market day when the Black Butter goes on sale.
Saturday 5 October 10am until 4pm.
The apple mixture is taken off the heat to cool and spices added including liquorice, mixed spice and cinnamon by mid-morning – the intoxicating smell of Christmas. Once cooled and ladled into jars the Black Butter is sold in the produce market.
Enjoy homemade sausages and cider, wood fired pizza and homemade cake. Stock up on artisanal products such as chutneys and jams, honey and homemade art and crafts. Children can enjoy apple themed activities and pumpkin carving.
Parking is kindly being made available at Granite Products on Saturday with a free shuttle to and from The Elms.
