National Cider and Perry Month and Middle Farm is a winner

October is National Cider and Perry Month and the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has this week recognised the National Collection of Cider and Perry at Middle Farm, near Lewes, endowing the outlet with its Pomona Award 2011 for an outstanding contribution to the industry.

Andrea Briers, CAMRA Cider and Perry Committee Chairman, said: "This formidable collection was a stand-out winner this year, as no-where else in Britain offers such a selection of real cider and perry in such a variety of styles.

"For the first time drinker or the cider enthusiast, the National Collection of Cider and Perry is the definitive place to visit to sample and buy the best produce from around Britain and learn more about Britain's historic cider and perry making industry thanks to the knowledge of the staff who work at Middle Farm."

Rod Marsh, a Company Director at Middle Farm was delighted to accept the award, saying "People's perceptions of cider are altering, and there's now a wider audience for the drink. We started selling cider back in 1981, and have since strived to showcase it as a drink of real quality.

"With the input of the people who work here at Middle Farm, we feel we are really getting somewhere, and at present, we're showcasing more cidermakers than ever in our collection."

The award – named after the Goddess of apples, will be presented at the farm on Saturday (8th).

Meanwhile, there is one more opportunity for you to have your apples pressed at the Market Tower from 11am to 4pm, all for the bargain price of 50p per litre of juice pressed part of the popular Lewes October Feast, which ends Sunday.