Apples from Conwy’s historic orchard have been presented to children’s hospice Ty Gobaith.

Members of the Conwy Orchard Community Group are harvesting some of the fruit as it ripens in the orchard, which is alongside the medieval town walls.

Chairperson Mark Watson-Jones presented a variety of apples, including king of pippins and blenheim orange, to Ty Gobaith's Beverley Bradley.

Ms Bradley said: “I am delighted to receive these lovely apples which I am sure will be enjoyed by the children and families visiting Ty Gobaith over the next few weeks”

As well as harvesting fruit which used to go to waste, the group prunes the historic trees to improve their health, plants new trees of native Welsh varieties and has revived the ancient tradition of wassailing in midwinter.

Mr Watson-Jones said: “We’re delighted to present fruit from the orchard to Ty Gobaith again this year.

"We hope the children will enjoy the flavours of the heritage apple varieties, which are different from supermarket apples.”

Some of this year’s fruit will be saved for the group’s stall at the Gwledd Conwy Feast (27 and 28 October), where visitors will be able to sample the flavours and learn more about this interesting area of the town.