Wednesday 14th August - Bates estate orchard 10am - 4.00pm (or 2 sessions detailed below)
Explore the delights of Bates Estate’s surprising collection of trees, including their recently planted mini orchards at 3 locations across the site. Take some time out of your week to help out at this tucked away haven of green.
We will be providing orchard care to the fruit trees in the orchard with the main tasks including: clearing weeds from around tree bases to help them thrive; mulching with woodchip to lock in moisture and keep competitive vegetation at bay; watering trees which might be having a tough time this year; checking tree health & looking out for pests and diseases; emergency pruning of diseased, damaged, or dead branches; checking supports, protection and ties to help trees grow straight & strong; litter picking.
If you are unable to attend for the full day there are 2 sessions from 10am - 12.30 and 1.30 - 4pm. Please indicate which sessions you can attend when signing up.
Your host
When you register you will receive an email which will give you contact phone numbers in case you need to call on the day.
Practical stuff
Please bring:
• Food and drink to sustain you for the session (packed lunch, snacks, flasks, water etc).
• Dress for the weather (suncream & sun hat / warm layers & woolly hat / waterproofs & wellies)
• Sturdy footwear
• Gardening gloves/clothing suitable for outdoor work
Come prepared for physical work and bring sturdy gloves, footwear and work gear to protect against weeds that sting, scratch and have nasty sap.
Please note *no public toilets on this site* (it may be possible to use the local library).
Please note that for all the activities all children under the age of 18 and people with support needs must be accompanied by a parent/carer who is responsible for their supervision, safety and any medication needed.
Directions
Please meet at the north end of Thorndean Road on the grass bank to the rear of the block of flats.
Link to Map: https://goo.gl/maps/uzJS3khura91qjUU8
What3words: https://w3w.co/insist.cubes.carbon
If you get lost, give Steph a call!
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