To celebrate Apple Day and all things Autumn, we invite you to join us for our annual Autumn Fayre, a community event for all.
We've planned a day full of fun!
Apple celebration - Bring your apples for juicing in our traditional apple presser. Don't worry if you don't have an apple tree, we'll have apples available for you!
Fungi Walks - If you're looking for a learning experience, join internationally regarded botanist, Dr Mark Spencer for a fungi walk on Barnes Common at 10.30am or 2.00pm.
Family activities - Visit our Lifelong Learning area for family friendly seasonal fun! Local organisations the Mortlake Community Association will have crafts for children and the AfC’s YES bus will be visiting with activities for children and young people. We'll also have a woodcraft activity with the fabulous Ellie from Wood Wool Willow.
Sustainable Marketplace - For the first time this year we'll have a number of local, sustainable tradespeople offering their products for sale, including hand-made soaps, local honey, natural candles, local art, and hand crafted baskets.
Pumpkin decorating - Come and visit the Community Growing team in the polytunnel, and have a go at crafting a pumpkin! There will be lots of different crafting materials to choose from - come along and get creative!
Nature table - Explore our nature table stocked with fascinating specimens and samples of local wildlife, staffed by our expert team. Famed entomologist Richard 'Bugman' Jones, earthworm expert James Skillicorn. and botanist and folklorist Roy Vickery will be hosting stalls and activities throughout the day.
Play Conkers! - Feeling competitive? This years competition will be in the form of mini games. Test your skill to get to the top of the leader board! Adult and U14 categories with prizes for U14 winners.
Our important machines - Fascinated by agricultural machinery? Our tractor and Gator will be at the event - you may even sit in the operator's seat if you like.
Pizza, cakes and snacks - Delighted to welcome The Dough Shack who will sell pizzas from 12:30 to 2:30pm. The Vine Road Community Café will be open all day serving hot and cold drinks and snacks. We’ll have homemade cakes for sale at our bake sale.
Fees apply to some walks and activities from £3, and tickets can be purchased on the day (card and cash accepted).
Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy footwear.
All activities meet at the Vine Road Recreation Ground near the Pavilion. Find all the Autumn Fayre events and tickets in this Eventbrite collection.
