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I’ve just been informed that due to weather issues the trees will not be arriving in time for the planned session on Sunday March 12. They’re now scheduled to arrive next week so we’ve rearranged our planting session for next … Continue reading →

We’re expecting a delivery of 9 trees for the orchard this week so plan a planting session on Sunday March 12 – between 2 and 4 pm. Everyone welcome – spade and gardening gloves would be useful.

To the mowers, rakers, and weeders for your work this afternoon. Amazing what a few volunteers can achieve in a couple of hours. And we weren’t rained on either! Great work – thank you.

This will probably be our last working party before Christmas so we’ll be at the Orchard on Sunday October 30 between 2 and 4 pm. Everyone welcome – we’ll be weeding so do bring gardening gloves – secateurs and/or digging … Continue reading →

my wandering brown bin is now safely home!!

My brown bin was taken for emptying by the collectors yesterday but never returned. Guessing they left it elsewhere. If you’ve got an unexpected brown bin can you let me know please – 538791

A big thank you to the volunteers who came along to cut grass and do battle with the brambles etc. The new hedging seems to be holding its own and the fruit trees are growing slowly – a minor miracle … Continue reading →

On Sunday July 3 there will be a weeding session on the Community Orchard – 2-4 pm. Everyone welcome. Gardening gloves advisable and secateurs and/or spade/fork would be useful. Hope it’s not too hot!