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ABOUT US
The momentum for planting a community orchard gathered pace during the pandemic when the impact on wellbeing of physical isolation was becoming increasingly apparent. A small group got together with the aim to create a beautiful, wildlife-rich space where people could come together to socialise and work on a community project.
The Duchy of Cornwall was very supportive, suggesting a Duchy-owned 3.5 acre field on the edge of Corston. In June 2021 we incorporated as a Community Interest Company (company number: 13465339). With the help of our funders and many members of the community we planted an orchard, nuttery, copses and hedging in January 2022. In June 2022 we held our first event - we celebrated the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with live music and family friendly activities.
We always welcome community involvement - please get in touch and come along to one of our open sessions where we do a range of practical tasks - the grass grows very quickly in spring and summer and the more hands the better!
The Duchy of Cornwall was very supportive, suggesting a Duchy-owned 3.5 acre field on the edge of Corston. In June 2021 we incorporated as a Community Interest Company (company number: 13465339). With the help of our funders and many members of the community we planted an orchard, nuttery, copses and hedging in January 2022. In June 2022 we held our first event - we celebrated the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with live music and family friendly activities.
We always welcome community involvement - please get in touch and come along to one of our open sessions where we do a range of practical tasks - the grass grows very quickly in spring and summer and the more hands the better!
EVENTS
Leader: Shay
Leader: Owen
Just a month to go to our Summer Social on @corstonorchard joint with @grow_for_life_ . Saturday 6th July from 12 till 4pm we are looking forward to welcoming you to our orchard. Planted just over 2 years ago with fruit, nut and copse trees, it is a beautiful space to relax in. There will be music, a bar, food, cakes, games and circus skills.
Leader: Katharine
Leader: Owen
Leader: Shay
Leader: Katharine
Leader: Mat
Various tree maintenance tasks including mulching, weeding, hammering in stakes.
Liner down for the pond
A huge thankyou to @bathscapelp CAN volunteer group who spent a day on @corstonorchard this week preparing the ground for a new pollinator patch. A group of Duke of Edinburgh participants will help sow seed and plant plugs on it this weekend. Seeds and plants generously funded by @westofenglandcombinedauthority through their community pollinator fund
Come enjoy an afternoon and evening of music and family friendly activities on the orchard. Enjoy a woodfired pizza and drinks from the bar.
Moth expert, Adam Dare, returns to the orchard to survey moth diversity - last year he trapped more than 50 species. Come along to an interactive evening talk, where you'll see the diversity of moths captured before releasing them into the evening skies.
Corston Community Orchard is celebrating its first UK Apple Day. Come enjoy a curry and quiz night with a licensed bar (wine, beer and cider will be available; BYO soft drinks) at Corston Village Hall, Friday 21st October 7pm till late. Tickets cost £15 each (£10 for children) and include a pre-dinner drink and nibbles and a two course meal. Pay an additional £1 per person on the night to take part in the quiz (max team size 6 people). For tickets please email Mark McLeod (treasurer) with details of any dietary requirements: Markmcleod520@hotmail.com. Image from Common Ground who launched the first UK Apple Day in 1990.
Come help to create a beautiful spring display for years to come. We have 500 wild daffodil bulbs to plant and would very much appreciate your help! Come to the orchard any time between 10am and 2pm. Cold drinks and snacks provided. Bring gloves and suitable tools if you have them. Thank you to Wessex Water for funding the purchase of the bulbs.
Corston Orchard is hosting one of the FREE Bathscape Bat Walks on Friday 16th September 7pm-8.30pm - book online here: https://www.bathscape.co.uk/event/bat-walk-corston/
CONTACT US
We always welcome interest and help - please get in touch using this form or write to us at corstonorchard@gmail.com.
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