South West of England Cidermakers’ Association (SWECA) is a group dedicated to supporting the needs of professional cider makers and apple growers in the South West region.

Established in its current form in 1984, but with a much longer history in previous incarnations, SWECA has around 50 members and meets two or three times a year to discuss issues surrounding cider making.

Key Objectives

SWECA’s key objective is to relay information from the National Association of Cider Makers (NACM) regarding legislative requirements and NACM activities on behalf of the cider industry. Presentations at SWECA meetings may centre around HMRC duty regulations, labelling requirements, or NACM development work in the fields of pomology and sustainability.

Promotion

Our other aim is to promote the interests of those engaged in the region’s cider making industry. One way we achieve this is by our active involvement with the Orchards & Cider area of the Royal Bath & West of England Show. This offers members the opportunity to showcase their products to the large number of showgoers visiting the SWECA Cider Bar.

New Press for Rich's Cider

New Press for Rich's Cider

The team at Rich’s Cider in Watchfield are excited to announce the arrival of their new Bucher HP 3000, an apple pressing machine that has travelled all the way to Somerset from North Macedonia. The new press was put into position on Friday the 8th of September and is now being prepared to harvest the first apples of the season.

Tricky Cider moves to Low Ham near Langport

Tricky Cider moves to Low Ham near Langport

After 20 years on the Blackdown Hills, Tricky Cider has moved down onto the Somerset levels to Netherham Farm in Low Ham.

Rich’s Cider Family Member Launches Debut Cookbook

Rich’s Cider Family Member Launches Debut Cookbook

Apple - Recipes from the orchard by James Rich

Published by Hardie Grant, 8th August 2019, RRP £20.