Sunday September work sessions 15th and 29th 10-12am

Claire is running two Sunday sessions between 10-12 on the 15th and 29th September

Please do come along and pitch in. If possible we hope to be starting to build some raised beds (wood delivery permitting) as well as the usual tasks.  There also may be apples to sample - we picked some Tydeman's Early Worcester and some apples from one of the trees that were planted before we took on the plot on Monday and they were delicious (plus some pears and figs).

We also have a large group of volunteers (15-20) coming on 6th October. They are taking part in something called Sewa day and have chosen the orchard as a place to volunteer.  If you'd like to help out on that day, please come along. I'll be sending out an email about timings for that later.

For 15th and 29th sessions as always weather permitting and ring or text at the gate if you don't have a key and the gates are closed.  Claire's number is: 07914 793 625 (new number)

Finally - there might be an apple day happening on 13th October at the allotment site (to be confirmed).

Harvest photos

The nights are drawing in.  On Monday (2nd September) we picked some fruit on the orchard and pruned the fan trained cherry trees as dusk came upon us.  Its always a little sad to realise that our Monday evening sessions will soon have to stop for the season, as it is almost dark by 8 pm.


Here are some photos of apples, figs and pears harvested and other delights.


Our harvest on 2nd September: apples, pears and FIGS!





One of the ripe apples and autumnal vine leaves


Tydeman's Late Orange - won't be ready for a while

Plot52 - soon ripe for picking

Isn't the colour magnificent?