Event Details
Thursday 20th August – Home Farm Orchard, Stanmer Park 10am – 3pm.
Come and help out at our Stanmer orchards – we have a collection of old and new trees and hold a number of trees from the National Heritage Apple Collection which we manage. We will be apple picking – some from trees using ladders but also windfalls off the ground for cider. We may also be doing orchard management work inc raking and mulching, scything (experienced scythers only) and hedge cutting.
Important: This session is not suitable for people with a wasp allergy. Please register for this session. Kids welcome!
Please read for your safety – please be aware that our orchards are wild and wonderful places with many wild and wonderful plants and creatures. Wasps are present, please do not attend if you have an allergy. Nettles, ankle shredding brambles, rabbit holes and all the usual country hazards need attention too.
Please read this article about the photo toxic plants we may have on site.
Please bring light clothing to cover arms and legs on sunny days as some plants on site can cause skin irritation in sunlight.
Your host
When you register you will receive an email which will give you his contact phone number in case you need to call him on the day.
Practical stuff
– Food and drink to sustain you for the session (snacks, flasks, water etc).
– Gardening gloves are essential
– Sturdy footwear (no sandals) –
Clothing suitable for nettles, brambles, sun and rain. (Long trousers and sleeves are recommended unless you don’t care about stings and scratches; hardy types that chose to wear shorts should at least wear ankle length socks.)
Water bottles will be able to be refilled on site if necessary. Dress appropriately for weather conditions and messy work. There are public toilets adjacent to the Fruit Factory, more at One Garden nearby and compost loos at the Earthship (please do not urinate in the orchards). There is a cafe in the village if you want to buy food/drinks.
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
We will meet at the Fruit Factory which is in Stanmer village almost opposite the cafe.
Maps and travel information for Stanmer Park
If you arrive late try calling Nick – but please bear in mind that mobile coverage can be poor at Stanmer. This map also shows where the orchards are.