Donkey Lane Community Orchard Working Parties

It is not often we are lost for words but we have to confess to being completely speechless (almost) regarding the change that has already been made to the Community Orchard by the dedicated group of volunteers during the recent working parties.

Most of the fruit trees are clear of Ivy as far up as can been reached. We have probably cleared about 70% of our planned first stage. As we can now see the fruit trees properly, it is obvious that these are the trees in the original photographs standing in the garden of the cottages. Some of the trees are a bit wobbly (but then so would you be if you had been standing for 150 years).

Our objective is for every fruit tree to have it’s own 'Management Plan' with the first stage being to remove the Ivy and brambles and to provide support in the form of crucks. We have made a significant start on this. With respect to the underground den that was onsite, when we turned up for our first working party on Saturday 9th February, we found that some of the den’s supporting timbers had been removed and with the the recent spell of wet weather, the roof had collapsed. Later in the year we will have a small working party to ensure this area is made completely safe. The tree house is still standing. We carried out a structural survey and were disappointed to see that the floor is completely rotten and dangerous to use. To ensure the safety of our volunteers we removed  a few insecure timbers. A plan for the tree house will be made at our next meeting. The priority is to ensure that none of our children or grandchildren come to any harm from the structure and perhaps plan for a safe replacement that will give maximum, safe community enjoyment. Read more ...

General Meeting Plus Talk: Old Orchard to Community Orchard Shared Supper

All are welcome to come along and join us at 7:30 pm on Wednesday 18 April at the Community Pavilion for a shared supper, short AGM and an interesting talk by guest speaker about how communities can regenerate old orchards. Meet Greening Chinnor and see what we've been up to, our next major project and how you can get involved.

Bring some food or drinks (non-alcoholic) to share and help us celebrate the sterling work that has been achieved by our volunteers.

If you would like to nominate someone for one of the officers role or would like to nominate yourself, the link to our form can be found here.

Notice of AGM plus Talk on regenerating ancient orchards & ‘bring a plate’

Wednesday 18 April at 7.30pm
Council Chamber, Community Pavilion

All are welcome to come along and join us for an interesting talk by guest speaker Claire Conway-Crapp on how old orchards can be regenerated and turned into a community orchard, our AGM and shared supper. Meet Greening Chinnor and see what we've been up to, find out about our next major projects and how you can get involved.

Bring some food or drinks (non-alcoholic) to share and help us celebrate the sterling work that has been achieved by our volunteers.

If you would like to nominate someone for one of the officers role or would like to nominate yourself, the link to our form can be found here.

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