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Three Counties Cider & Perry Association
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Working to represent, support & promote the interests of craft-scale cider & perry producers, members & drinkers across the three counties and beyond 🍎🍐

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We've just published our Impact Report for the 24/25 financial year - promise it's full of lots of feel-good orchard information if you'd like a read!
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Impact Report 2025 - The Orchard Project
Our latest Impact Report highlights what the charity has achieved during 2024-25 towards supporting community orchards across the UK.
www.theorchardproject.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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We've just polished up our course programme for next year! 🌳🍎

More info & tickets available on our website:

fruitworks.org.uk/courses

#fruitworkscoop #fruittrees #fruitgrowing #growingfruit #fruittreepruning #grafting #communityorchard
November 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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A few days in the life of some of our apples. These will come back to Le Manoir as apple brandy in 5 years time.

A big shout out to Capreolus distillery who we have worked with for a few years now.

I love seeing the outcome of so much work over the growing year.
November 7, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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delighted to be shortlisted for three categories this year alongside so many incredible writers! best commissioned beer writing, best communication about diversity in beer and best communication about cider alongside my gorgeously talented friend @anahlcq.bsky.social
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The wait is over! The shortlist for the British Guild of Beer Writers Awards is out now. Follow the link to see the full list and celebrate this year’s talented finalists! 🍻✨
www.beerguild.co.uk/2025-awards-...
The shortlist is now live!
November 7, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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oskaloosa apples, painted by william henry prestele, 1894
oskaloosa apples, painted by william henry prestele, 1894
November 7, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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Thank you for all the perry love this week! It's been lovely to see so much love and enthusiasm for one of our most cherished drinks categories
3ccpa.bsky.social Three Counties Cider & Perry Association @3ccpa.bsky.social · 20d
The TCCPA announce their Perry is Alive campaign in response to Westons recent declaration that perry is "dead"

Imagery: @helenannesmith.bsky.social

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a photo of a just opened bottle of perry with the caption perry is alive
October 31, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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Perry’s success is in its uniqueness, not its ubiquity @teamdb.bsky.social
Perry’s success is in its uniqueness, not its ubiquity
The perry category is in growth and has gathered pace over recent years. Jessica Mason looks at why restaurants and independent bottle shops are stocking it as a discerning low-alcohol choice for thos...
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October 31, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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The TCCPA announce their Perry is Alive campaign in response to Westons recent declaration that perry is "dead"

Imagery: @helenannesmith.bsky.social

tccpa.co.uk/perry-is-ali...
a photo of a just opened bottle of perry with the caption perry is alive
October 27, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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The TCCPA announce their Perry is Alive campaign in response to Westons recent declaration that perry is "dead"

Imagery: @helenannesmith.bsky.social

tccpa.co.uk/perry-is-ali...
a photo of a just opened bottle of perry with the caption perry is alive
October 27, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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Malvern Autumn Show 2025
Jack reports on last weekend's Malvern Autumn Show, which was a showcase of perry pears and perry, with the first @3ccpa.bsky.social championship dedicated to our favourite drink.
Malvern Autumn Show 2025
Jack reports on last weekend’s Malvern Autumn Show, which was a showcase of perry pears and perry, with the first championship dedicated to our favourite drink.
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October 4, 2025 at 6:16 AM
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You have until Friday to enter the worlds best and largest international perry competition!
September 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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stayman no. 3 apples, painted by mary daisy arnold, 1912
stayman no. 3 apples, painted by mary daisy arnold, 1912
September 11, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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whilst we're here the programme for CraftCon 2026 is almost finalised and trust me when I say you're not going to want to miss this - tickets now on sale!
3ccpa.bsky.social Three Counties Cider & Perry Association @3ccpa.bsky.social · Jun 27
The committee are delighted to announce that CraftCon 2026 will be held between the 12th and 13th March at Somerset County Cricket Club in Taunton and tickets are now on sale!

Link for tickets and more info in our bio 🍎🍐‼️
A poster for CraftCon 2026
September 11, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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one more week to get those perry entries in!
September 11, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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Have you entered our inaugural Three Counties International Perry Championship yet?

Entry forms and more information are available on the link below and deadline for entries is Friday 19th September.

tccpa.co.uk/sign-up-for-...
Sign up for the Three Counties Cider & Perry Association's Inaugural Perry Competition! - TCCPA
The 2025 Three Counties International Perry Championship will take place at the Malvern Autumn Show on 26-28th September.
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September 4, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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July 25, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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The Three Counties Cider and Perry Association has announced dates for its 2026 CraftCon, which will be staged at Somerset County Cricket Club, Taunton beertoday.co.uk/2025/07/07/c... #cider #cidernews #perry
Early bird tickets released for 2026 CraftCon - Beer Today
The Three Counties Cider and Perry Association has announced dates for its 2026 CraftCon, which will be staged at Somerset County Cricket Club, Taunton
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July 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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The committee are delighted to announce that CraftCon 2026 will be held between the 12th and 13th March at Somerset County Cricket Club in Taunton and tickets are now on sale!

Link for tickets and more info in our bio 🍎🍐‼️
A poster for CraftCon 2026
June 27, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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arkansas apples, painted by amanda almira newton, 1906
arkansas apples, painted by amanda almira newton, 1906
July 3, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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The committee are delighted to announce that CraftCon 2026 will be held between the 12th and 13th March at Somerset County Cricket Club in Taunton and tickets are now on sale!

Link for tickets and more info in our bio 🍎🍐‼️
A poster for CraftCon 2026
June 27, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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We had a fantastic time at this years Royal Three Counties Summer Show! Thank you to everyone who participated in the competition, stalls and events throughout the weekend and to all the organisers whose hard work made it all happen. Wassail!
Ross Cider with their Best in Herefordshire certificates and rosettes. Palmers Upland Cider with four certificates from this years competition! Cwm Maddoc cider with their best in show award! Drinkers enjoying cider samples in the food & drink tent at the show
June 18, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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brackett seedling cling peaches, painted by bertha heiges, 1902
brackett seedling cling peaches, painted by bertha heiges, 1902
June 12, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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My goal is to get CR to 500 subscribers this year. We’re at 418 now. It’s free! 🙂
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June 6, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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One more day left to enter!
3ccpa.bsky.social Three Counties Cider & Perry Association @3ccpa.bsky.social · Jun 4
Two days left to enter our cider competition at this years Royal Three Counties Summer Show!

Here are some of our fantastic winners from last year's competition. To join in this year more info and entry forms are available via our website:

tccpa.co.uk/three-counti...
A 2024 recipient of a third prize A 2024 recipient of a second prize A 2024 recipient of a third prize A 2024 recipient of a first prize
June 5, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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Two days left to enter our cider competition at this years Royal Three Counties Summer Show!

Here are some of our fantastic winners from last year's competition. To join in this year more info and entry forms are available via our website:

tccpa.co.uk/three-counti...
A 2024 recipient of a third prize A 2024 recipient of a second prize A 2024 recipient of a third prize A 2024 recipient of a first prize
June 4, 2025 at 7:34 AM