Place chopped apricots and water in pan, bring to boil. Simmer until tender. Drain and reserve ¼ cup of the liquid. Sift flour, soda, sugar into bowl, add apricots, orange rind and walnuts (chopped). Combine orange juice, egg, melted butter and apricot liquid. Add to dry ingredients. Mix well. Spoon into load tin lined with grease proof paper. Bake in moderate oven 50-60 minutes.