One new variety added to the village this winter is Paradice Gold. In 2012 it was chosen by the Paralympic Legacy as a new apple to be planted in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
We have chosen this variety to celebrate the success of our own rowing Paralympian, Frankie Allen. She won gold in the Paris Paralympics in 2024 and at just 22 is already a 3 times World Champion in the PR3 Mix4 (far right in the photo).
Frankie has just been awarded an MBE in the New Years Honours List 2026 for her services to disability sport and to improving access to sport for young people. Well done Frankie. What wonderful recognition for all your hard work.
