So, you have found the forum, and want to learn all about apples, cider, and maybe even cider making? Perhaps you have been enjoying cider longer than me, probably!
About me - I'm a 30 something techie guy, that loves being outdoors. Currently my day job involves handling various client projects for my web company http://www.callendercreates.com which I am director of.
My love of cider was in the early 2000's, when a friend introduced me to the many types of delicious Somerset ciders. Hecks, Wilkins and his own produce were put in front of me, that evening began in a cider appreciation night, and the rest is history.
I like to attend as many cider events, festivals as possible. There are a great range of beer and cider festivals, where you will be able to sample the good stuff, perhaps local cider to you. My favourite cider festival is probably Welsh cider festival (http://bit.ly/453XUK) every May bank holiday.
This year we have also started making our own cider (http://bit.ly/fVHnN) which we hope will encourage our learning of the production process of cider making on a small scale.
More details about me and the real cider site here - http://www.real-cider.co.uk/about-realcider/
All the best with your cider journey, let's hope we can champion the cider movement together!
Jim C.
Founder of the Real Cider community web site