Doris was an average winter blow the likes of which we get about six or seven of in an typical winter. We had 1.5mm of rain. Nowt.

Eliza, I have two very large Bramley trees and I give away hundredweights of apples every autumn. Mrs Steve hangs on to a few pounds and makes apple sauce for herself which we freeze. The trouble with Bramleys for me is that the flesh promptly goes to mush when you cook it. I don't mind apples that hold their texture when cooked.