Category: Apple Juice and Cider

Old Saw Mill deliveries

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Now that Cheshire East is in the High tier and it is likely that people will be inclined to stay at home more and not visit our cafe, we are planning to ramp up our home delivery service again. We are already providing meals on a Friday to people who have requested this through Congleton Town Council. There are many places available on this scheme, contact the Council for details.

We are going to re-start our cake delivery service and also do pies and apple juice/cider in bottles.

We want to gauge how much interest there will be for this service as restrictions are placed upon us regarding meeting other people in cafes.

Please contact us on info@theoldsawmill.org to show your interest.

Congleton’s Famous Apple Juice will be produced again this Autumn.

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After carefully considering the current situation the directors of the Old Saw Mill have concluded that it will be possible to safely produce delicious apple juice again this year. After a bumper harvest last year everyone is hoping for another successful year in 2020, in spite of the pandemic.

We will be receiving apples from local gardens from Tuesday 1st September. Please bring all your spare apples to the Old Saw Mill, Back River Street and leave them in the collection trays behind the cycle rail next to the front door. They can be left there whilst the café is open (9.00am – 3.00pm Mon – Friday) or at weekends.

Astbury Mere visitor centre can no longer receive apples so please don’t take them there.

Our sincere thanks in advance to everyone who supports us by donating apples. Up to 70% of apples grown in this country are left to rot in gardens so let’s buck the trend in Congleton and use them for a good cause.

Last year nearly 3000 bottles of juice and 600l of cider were produced. There are still some left so hurry up and get some before they are gone.”

If you want further details contact Dewi on  info@theoldsawmill.org.

Saturday Makers Market in Congleton

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It’s back and the Old Saw Mill will have its apple juice, cider and cider vinegar for sale. Of course it will be a little different tomorrow. For a start it will not be on the High Street where it is more difficult to have a robust social distancing routine. It is going to be held in the Market Street car park.

When you visit us I want you to know that we will adopt the 5 commitments below:-

  Adopt social distancing procedures
  Maintain cleanliness
  Provide hand sanitising
  Minimise contact
  Enable our staff to work safely
The organisers have been very strict with all of the traders to ensure that all visitors and traders are safe and so I hope that in turn when you come to our stall, you will also adhere to the rules.

As part of minimising contact we are keen to only receive card payments from people.

See you tomorrow.