Volunteer opportunity: Orchard maintenance – Woollards Field Thursday 31st October 2024

Thursday 31st October - Woollards Field Orchard, Moulsecoomb 10.30am - 12.30pm.

Woollards Field orchard boasts 11 apple trees each of a different Sussex heritage variety. The site sits next to the children’s playground and patch of land known locally as Maggie’s Corner; adjacent also is a small copse of native woodland trees planted as part of The Keep development. The area is much loved by the local community which plans to continue to improve the site to be as inclusive a space as possible.

Tasks for the sessions include: clearing weeds from around tree bases to help them thrive; mulching with woodchip to lock in moisture and keep competitive vegetation at bay; 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.

Your host

Stephan Gehrels with support from Lex Titterington

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 appropriately for weather conditions (the site is very open with little shade) and habitat (brambles, nettles, thistles, other well-armed weeds)
• Sturdy footwear
• Gardening gloves 

Please note there are no public toilets on site.

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 intersect of Ashurst Road/Ringmer Drive/ Barcombe Road, adjacent to the children’s playground. See map link below and zoom in so you can see the playground.

Map

What Three Words: mason.twice.silk

If you get lost, give them a call!