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October

General things to do this month:

Buy fruit and veg and raid your garden produce to make jams, jellies, chutneys, oils and vinegars.
Keep an eye out for any sloes still around for making sloe gin.
Look out for quinces, particularly windfalls, for making membrillo, sweets, quince jelly or quince vodka
Gather conkers to use in seasonal games and crafts
Plan your Christmas gift list (if you haven't done so already!) to give yourself plenty of time to make home-made presents
Start looking around in charity and second-hand shops for bits & pieces that you could use as part of your Christmas gift giving
Start (or carry on with) your Christmas treat fund
Go for a look around your local department store to get ideas for homespun presents
October is a good time to make your Christmas cake

Dates for the diary:

Throughout October - CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) organise various events for their 'Cider Month', to encourage more people to drink real cider and perry

21 October - Apple Day - celebrate one of the UK's best-loved fruits at one of many events around the country

31 October - Celebrate Hallowe'en - buy a pumpkin or a large swede and make a jack o' lantern & play some traditional games like apple bobbing.

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