30 Sep 2014
Get involved in the Campus Apple Bake Off!
This autumn sees a packed programme of events on campus as part of the Fruit Routes initiative.
The Fruit Routes project, designed by artist Anne-Marie Culhane and the University’s Sustainability Team, aims to develop the University grounds as an edible and sustainable landscape. It’s supported by the University Landscape Master Plan and Loughborough Students’ Landscaping and Gardening Society (LAGS) and was officially launched in October 2011.
Providing an enriched habitat for people, plants, insects and animals, the Fruit Routes scheme aims to leave a lasting legacy on the campus, boosting foraging opportunities for years to come. It is about planting, harvesting and sharing food for free and is aimed at the whole of Loughborough – University students, staff, campus-based partners and local residents. Come and join in!
Thursday 16 October
Harvesting on campus and launch of the Campus Apple Bake Off competition.
Pick up apples from EHB and the Students’ Union Exec Office or call Benji, M: 07960 879620
Friday 17 October
Harvesting on campus and apple pressing at The Shed.
Pick up apples for the Campus Apple Bake Off
Saturday 18 October
12pm – Walk the Fruit Route with artists Simone Kenyon and Anne-Marie Culhane followed by free soup
2pm – Apple pressing for juice and cider, apple games with Paul Conneally and lantern-making with Charnwood Arts
3.30pm – Campus Apple Bake Off award ceremony
5pm – Bonfire, food and live music. Free. Meet at LAGS garden, The Shed, Car Park 5, Loughborough University campus.
For further information and details of other events through the year:
Email: environment@lboro.ac.uk
Twitter: @fruitroutes
Blog: www.fruitroutesloughborough.wordpress.com
Website: www.lboro.ac.uk/sustainability/biodiversity/fruit-route.html
Phone: 01509 222110 or 0784 9073394
Pick up your free Fruit Routes map from reception at the Facilities Management building.