The Orchard Project
Bringing orchards into the heart of urban communities
Bringing orchards into the heart of urban communities.
We are the only national charity dedicated to the creation, restoration and celebration of community orchards.
Our aim is that every household in the UK’s town and cities be within walking distance of a productive, well-cared-for, community-run orchard.
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Covid-19 Pandemic: Our Response
March 30, 2020 - The last three weeks have seen our day-to-day lives change dramatically. These are discombobulating times, as we all adapt to our new parameters of movement, our new routines, changing business needs and ways of communicating. But amidst the anxiety and fears for loved ones, we are seeing heartening new forms of community support and cohesion… Read More
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Nature-themed Online Yoga Class (free!)
- Join us for a live yoga class via Zoom so that we can stay connected and calm during this difficult time. Our Finance and Operations Manager, Millie, dons her 'other hat' as qualified yoga teacher to bring you a special… Read More
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The Mums who planted more than a seed to unite their local community
March 7, 2020 - Meet Emma, Rachel and Janet: the mums with a mission! Along with other local mothers from Sale in South Manchester, they set out to improve their local park and ended up bringing almost 1,000 people from the community together in… Read More
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How to celebrate our orchard heritage
- The seasons give us many reasons to celebrate. From picnics under blossom, to harvest festivals and apple days through to wassailing in the depths of winter, orchards are a great excuse for a party. Read More
