'Orchard' Dig Coffee Morning 29th October
17th October 2013
Although we didn't quite get over the line in respect of the City Council Awards, we have continued to push forward. We now have some interest from Edible Essex in terms of supporting our cause, and have applied in relation to assistance for the Allotment Orchard project. Whatever happens, whether on the original scale or slightly reduced, we are going ahead with this project.
An area has been marked at the top of the Allotment site, and we are planning to hold an Allotment 'Orchard Dig' on Tuesday 29th. Start time is at 10 AM and we are hoping to have sufficient volunteers to warrant that we do not need to go beyond 2 PM in the afternoon. We need to define exactly what needs to be done, but it is likely to include marking the exact location for the trees, removing the turf for the tree area to a defined width or diameter, and excavating an appropriately sized hole. It is important that we keep the soil that is dug out in neat piles or lots next to the hole so that when the trees are delivered we can easily replace rather than from scattered excavation.
Coffee and Tea will be available, and it would be greatly appreciated for as many volunteers that may be able to participate and spare some time. Many hands make light work.
An area has been marked at the top of the Allotment site, and we are planning to hold an Allotment 'Orchard Dig' on Tuesday 29th. Start time is at 10 AM and we are hoping to have sufficient volunteers to warrant that we do not need to go beyond 2 PM in the afternoon. We need to define exactly what needs to be done, but it is likely to include marking the exact location for the trees, removing the turf for the tree area to a defined width or diameter, and excavating an appropriately sized hole. It is important that we keep the soil that is dug out in neat piles or lots next to the hole so that when the trees are delivered we can easily replace rather than from scattered excavation.
Coffee and Tea will be available, and it would be greatly appreciated for as many volunteers that may be able to participate and spare some time. Many hands make light work.