Community Orchard gets 'spring clean'

Various maintenance jobs have been planned by the Association committee over the winter period, but the inclement weather has meant some have been a little delayed. However, one essential task which has been completed was a tidy up or spring clean of the community orchard.

A combination of removing all of the grass which had grown up to the trunks surrounding 40 dwarf stock trees, a little pruning and tidy up, together with labelling of all the fruit trees was completed recently. (our image shows Ian hard at work taking back the grass)

Where we have unfortunately lost a couple of trees, these have been replaced.

A big thank you to Ian, Peter, Karen, Kevin, Les and Tony who all assisted on the day.

There are a few other tasks coming up for which volunteers would be really appreciated. We need to repair the table and chairs by the cabin, plus weed and tidy all round the cabin itself. Additionally, over the years the boundaries have naturally collected various rubbish which in collaboration with the Wilderness Foundation we plan to have a clear up. Watch this space and the Association noticeboard for further news, and if you can get stuck in with us it would be really welcome. Please contact Karen for information.