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Experiences at Apley
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Contents General information
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What are the Apley Experiences?
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Apley Walled Garden tours
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Wine course
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Bakery course
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Butchery course
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Cheese course
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Floristry courses
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Pottery course
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Apley Farm Shop ▪ Norton ▪ Shropshire ▪ TF11 9EF ▪ 01952 581 002 ▪ 07739 320 314 on the A442 between Telford & Bridgnorth ▪ Open 7 days a week enquiries@apleyfarmshop.co.uk ▪ www.apleyfarmshop.co.uk http://apleyfarmshop.co.uk/whats-on/
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General What are the Apley Experiences? An Apley Experience is a short course with our in-house Apley expert, in butchery, bakery, cheeses, gardening (or a walled garden tour), pottery or floristry. They’re principally for fun as presents & for learning, sharing our skills
What do the courses cover?
Who will lead the course?
▪ The course covers your special interests,
Our Head of Department will lead the course with help from a member of their team
tailor made for you ▪ We start by discussing equipment, preparation, basics & background ▪ We finish by giving you anything you make, to take away
Why choose an Apley Experience?
▪ It’s a great present for anyone of any age, at any time of year ▪ Learn or develop a new skill. We believe hands on is the best way ▪ Enjoy a fun day out ▪ Spend quality time & an experience to share with family & friends ▪ It’s tailor-made according to your interests ▪ It’s held on dates when it suits you (as far as possible) ▪ It’s held in a beautiful countryside setting at our genuine, family-run, farm shop ▪ It’s led by our friendly & experienced staff ▪ Whilst there, take the chance to enjoy a delicious lunch & or tea in the Creamery Café of Apley Farm Shop ▪ We use fresh, local & seasonal ingredients whenever possible
How much are they?
▪ £10 for a 1hr Walled Garden tour ▪ £15 for a 1hr course ▪ £30 for a 2hr course Prices includes all ingredients & equipment but exclude meals Check website for latest prices
How to book?
▪ Call, email, visit us or book online ▪ Register your interest ▪ We will then contact you with a selection of
dates & times from which you can choose the most convenient for you ▪ Tell us your special interests, so we can tailor the tour just for you ▪ Please see website for T&Cs
Where do I stay ?
If you need accommodation, The Hundred House has accommodation. Call 01952 580240 or email reservations@hundredhouse.co.uk
Where do they happen?
Apley Farm Shop, Shropshire, TF11 9EF, UK
Located in the centre of Norton at the heart of the Apley Estate, it’s owned by the Estate, but has been run by the Philips family for 30 years
When are they held?
Courses are available throughout the year We will contact you with a selection of dates & times from which you can choose the most convenient for you
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Apley Walled Garden Tours What will the tour cover ?
▪ We begin with the historical background of the garden & how we brought it back into production
Why choose an Apley Walled Garden tour ?
▪ The garden is only open to prebooked groups & are otherwise strictly private, so these tours offer a rare opportunity to learn & develop your skills in this beautiful & historic garden
▪ We tour the whole garden, discuss what
is growing & our planned future developments
▪ We will tailor the tour to your special interests
▪ It’s a great present for anyone of any age, at any time of year ▪ Learn or develop a new skill. We believe hands on is the best way
How much is it ?
▪ £10 per person for a 1hr tour ▪ Min 10 people in a pre-booked group tour ▪ Price exclude meals ▪ Check website for latest prices
▪ Enjoy a fun day out ▪ Spend quality time & an experience to share
with family & friends
▪ It’s tailor-made according to your interests ▪ It’s held on dates when it suits you
(as far as possible)
How to book ?
▪ It’s held in a beautiful countryside setting at our genuine, family-run, farm shop
▪ Call, email, visit us or book online ▪ Register your interest ▪ We will then contact you with a selection of
▪ It’s led by our friendly & experienced staff ▪ Whilst there, take the chance to enjoy a
dates & times from which you can choose the most convenient for you
delicious lunch & or tea in the Creamery Café of Apley Farm Shop
▪ Tell us your special interests, so we can
tailor the tour just for you
▪ Please see website for T&Cs Where does the course take place ? Mainly in the historic Apley Walled Garden itself, but if very wet, in our Corn Loft Conference Room at Apley Farm Shop, less than 1mile away
When are they held ? 2019 Tours are scheduled for 1 May, 15 May, 5 June & 19 June
Who will lead the tour ? Our Head Gardener is very knowledgeable & personable. All who visit the gardens enjoy his tours & learning from him
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Wine Courses What will the course cover ?
Who will lead the tour ?
▪ We will tailor the course to your special
A local WSET qualified wine expert will lead the course with help from a member of the Apley Food Hall team
interests - regions, red, white, sparkling etc
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Providing a basic understanding of how wine is made
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Why choose an Apley Wine course ?
The importance of soils & climate
The influence of the winemaker on wine styles
▪ You taste & learn ▪ It’s a great present for anyone of any age,
▪ How to taste like a professional ▪ How to be able to assess a wine & identify
at any time of year
▪ Learn or develop a new skill. We believe
faults
hands on is the best way
▪ A good understanding of the worlds’ major
▪ Enjoy a fun day out ▪ Spend quality time & an experience to
wine regions & the wine styles they produce
▪ Tasting notes of various different grapes
share with family & friends
▪ It’s tailor-made according to your interests ▪ It’s held on dates when it suits you
How much are they ?
▪ £30 for a 2hr course
(as far as possible)
▪ It’s held in a beautiful countryside setting
Price includes wines tasted but doesn’t include meals
at our genuine, family-run, farm shop
▪ It’s led by our friendly & experienced staff ▪ Whilst there, take the chance to enjoy a
How to book ?
▪ Call, email, visit us or book online ▪ Register your interest ▪ We will then contact you with a selection
delicious lunch & or tea in the Creamery Café of Apley Farm Shop
of dates & times from which you can choose the most convenient for you
▪ Tell us your special interests, so we can tailor the course just for you ▪ Please see website for T&Cs
Where does the course take place ?
Mainly in our Corn Loft Conference Room at Apley Farm Shop
When are they held ?
Throughout the year, 7 days pw. We will contact you with a selection of dates & times from which you can choose the most convenient for you
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Bakery Course What will the course cover ?
Why choose an Apley Bakery course ?
▪ We discuss special utensils & preparation ▪ We will tailor the course to your special
▪ You make – we bake – you take ▪ It’s a great present for anyone of any
interests
▪ You can take away anything you make
age, at any time of year
▪ Learn or develop a new skill. We believe hands on is the best way
How much are they ?
▪ £30 for a 2hr course
▪ Enjoy a fun day out ▪ Spend quality time & an experience to
Price includes all equipment but exclude meals Check website for latest prices
share with family & friends
▪ It’s tailor-made according to your interests ▪ It’s held on dates when it suits you
(as far as possible)
How to book ?
▪ It’s held in a beautiful countryside setting at our genuine, family-run, farm shop
▪ Call, email, visit us or book online ▪ Register your interest ▪ We will then contact you with a selection
▪ It’s led by our friendly & experienced staff ▪ Whilst there, take the chance to enjoy a
of dates & times from which you can choose the most convenient for you
delicious lunch & or tea in the Creamery Café of Apley Farm Shop
▪ Tell us your special interests, so we can tailor the tour just for you ▪ Please see website for T&Cs
Where does the course take place ?
Mainly in our Corn Loft Conference Room at Apley Farm Shop
When are they held ?
Throughout the year, 7 days pw We will contact you with a selection of dates & times from which you can choose the most convenient for you
Who will lead the course ?
Our Head Baker will lead the course with help from a member of their team
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Butchery Course What will the course cover ?
Why choose an Apley Butchery course ?
▪ We discuss special utensils & preparation ▪ We will tailor the course to your
▪ It’s a great present for anyone of any age, at any time of year
special interests
▪ Learn or develop a new skill. We believe
▪ Cuts of meat & their different uses ▪ Vegetables, accompaniments, wines &
hands on is the best way
▪ Enjoy a fun day out ▪ Spend quality time & an experience to
beers to enjoy with it, which are all stocked in Apley Farm Shop
▪ You can take away anything you make
share with family & friends
▪ It’s tailor-made according to your interests ▪ It’s held on dates when it suits you
Apley Estate meat
Our traditional butchers offer a selection of the best quality, hand cut local meats, including Apley Estate British White beef, free range pork, Shropshire venison, free range chicken, partridge & pheasant directly from the Apley Estate, local or tenant farms.
(as far as possible)
▪ It’s held in a beautiful countryside setting at our genuine, family-run, farm shop
▪ It’s led by our friendly & experienced staff ▪ Whilst there, take the chance to enjoy a
delicious lunch & or tea in the Creamery Café of Apley Farm Shop
How much are they ?
▪ We use fresh, local & seasonal ingredients
▪ £15 for a 1hr course ▪ £30 for a 2hr course ▪ £90 for a 5hr course
whenever possible
Price includes all equipment but exclude meals Check website for latest prices
How to book ?
▪ Call, email, visit us or book online ▪ Register your interest ▪ We will then contact you with a selection
of dates & times from which you can choose the most convenient for you
▪ Tell us your special interests, so we can tailor the tour just for you ▪ Please see website for T&Cs
BUTCHER 8
Cheese Course What will the course cover ?
Who will lead the course ?
▪ We will tailor the course to your
The Head of our Delicatessen department will lead the course with help from a member of their team
special interests
▪ We discuss special utensils & preparation ▪ Different cheese & their uses ▪ Acompaniments, wines & beers to
Why choose an Apley Cheese course ?
enjoy with it, which are all stocked in Apley Farm Shop
▪ It’s a great present for anyone of any age, at any time of year
▪ Tasting of our cheeses, with wines, ales & ciders
▪ Learn or develop a new skill. We believe hands on is the best way ▪ Enjoy a fun day out ▪ Spend quality time & an experience to
How much are they ?
▪ £15 for a 1hr course ▪ £30 for a 2hr course
share with family & friends
▪ It’s tailor-made according to your interests ▪ It’s held on dates when it suits you
Prices includes all ingredients & equipment but exclude meals
(as far as possible)
▪ It’s held in a beautiful countryside setting at our genuine, family-run, farm shop
How to book ?
▪ It’s led by our friendly & experienced staff ▪ Whilst there, take the chance to enjoy a
▪ Call, email, visit us or book online ▪ Register your interest ▪ We will then contact you with a selection
delicious lunch & or tea in the Creamery Café of Apley Farm Shop
of dates & times from which you can choose the most convenient for you
▪ We use fresh, local & seasonal ingredients whenever possible
▪ Tell us your special interests, so we can tailor the tour just for you
Apley Estate cheese
▪ Please see website for T&Cs
Made on the site of the existing Apley Farm Shop between 1956-65, we asked Mr Moyden (an award winning handmade cheese maker in Shropshire) to recreate the Apley Cheshire Cheese which won national cheese awards in its day
Where does the course take place ?
▪ In the Corn Loft Conference Room at Apley Farm Shop ▪ At the Delicatessen counter in our Food Hall ▪ In our Creamery Café
When are they held ?
Throughout the year, 7 days pw We will contact you with a selection of dates & times from which you can choose the most convenient for you
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Floristry Course What will the course cover ?
Why choose a floristry course ?
▪ Equipment & preparation ▪ Foliage, flowers & their different uses ▪ Creating a flower arrangement yourself ▪ Other items to use in a floral decoration
▪ Fresh, local & seasonal flowers & foliage is used whenever possible
▪ Get your home looking lovely with your own style floral decorations ▪ It’s a great present for anyone of any age, at any time of year
such as oasis, wire & ribbons
▪ Learn or develop a new skill. We believe hands on is the best way
How much are they ?
Visit Big Little Things’ website for prices, which range from £39.50 to £120 https://www.biglittlethings.co.uk/flowers/ flower-arranging-workshops/
▪ Enjoy a fun day out ▪ Spend quality time & an experience to
share with family & friends
▪ It’s tailor-made according to your interests ▪ It’s held on dates when it suits you
Prices includes all flowers & equipment but exclude meals
(as far as possible)
▪ It’s held in a beautiful countryside setting at our genuine, family-run, farm shop
How to book ?
▪ Call, email, visit Big Little Things or book online
▪ It’s led by our friendly & experienced staff ▪ Whilst there, take the chance to enjoy a
▪ Please see their website for T&Cs
delicious lunch & or tea in the Creamery Café of Apley Farm Shop
Where does the course take place ?
Held with Big Little Things Held in their shop in the Apley Shopping Courtyard, in Apley’s Corn Loft Conference Room or Norton Village Hall ½ mile from Apley Farm Shop
When are they held ?
Throughout the year Dates are listed on their website & Facebook page
Who will lead the course ?
A florist member of the Big Little Things team
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Pottery Course What will the sessions cover ?
Why choose a pottery course ?
▪ Introduction to throwing ▪ Decoration and painting of pots ▪ Use of tools and equipment
▪ Get your home looking lovely with your own pottery creations
How much are they ?
at any time of year
▪ Create unique presents ▪ It’s a great present for anyone of any age,
▪ Learn or develop a new skill; we believe hands on is the best way
Visit Paint & Create’s website for prices: www.paintcreate.co.uk Prices includes all clay, equipment, ire and glaze
▪ Enjoy a fun day out ▪ Spend quality time & an experience to
share with family & friends
How to book ?
▪ It’s held in a beautiful countryside setting at our genuine, family-run, farm shop
▪ Call, email, visit Paint & Create ▪ Please see their website for T&Cs
▪ It’s led by our friendly & experienced staff ▪ Whilst there, take the chance to enjoy a
Where does the course take place ?
delicious lunch & or tea in the Creamery Café of Apley Farm Shop
Held at Paint & Create in their shop in the Apley Shopping Courtyard
When are they held ?
Throughout the year A selection of dates is listed on their website & Facebook page
Who will lead the course ?
A skilled member of the Paint & Create team and Broseley based Potter, Rachel Frost.
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Apley Farm Shop ▪ Norton ▪ Shropshire ▪ TF11 9EF ▪ 01952 581 002 ▪ 07739 320 314 on the A442 between Telford & Bridgnorth ▪ Open 7 days a week enquiries@apleyfarmshop.co.uk ▪ www.apleyfarmshop.co.uk http://apleyfarmshop.co.uk/whatson/