Tuesday 18th February 2020
St Michaels and All Angels Church, St Michaels Close, Castleford WF10 4EY
This one-day workshop will give you the skills and knowledge to make the first or formative pruning cuts on your community orchard or fruit trees at home. The day will also cover the basics of orchard care and maintenance.
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TUESDAY 18th February – 10:30-4:00pm
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YOUR TRAINER:
Dan Hasler is the Project Manager for The Orchard Project in Greater Manchester. He has 5 years experience of pruning veteran as well as many newly planted orchards. Recently he’s trained with Bob Lever at the Fairfield Estate Community Orchard near Arlesey, the team from RHS Wisley and regularly co-hosts pruning trainings with Mark Simmonds of Fruit Culture. Prior to working at The Orchard Project Dan founded The Moss Cider Project so he has a wealth of experience in juicing, cider making and community powered enterprise. Under his supervision and guidance you’ll quickly be assessing trees, making cuts and restoring the 15+ fruit trees within this private allotment.
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Hot drinks & refreshments will be provided. Please bring some lunch with you!
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This pay-as-you-feel workshop is provided to our network of orchard leaders across Leeds and West Yorkshire and the general public. Early booking is essential and please be generous as this continues our work of planting and restoring community orchards across the UK.
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Please wear appropriate clothing as we’ll still make progress in light rain/drizzle and/or cold. Wellies are advised.
All tools and instruction will be provided although feel free to bring a favourite pair of sharp secateurs.
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TRAVEL INFO
Castleford train station is about a 10 minute walk from the venue.
Bt Car take J32 from the M62.
SAT NAV: WF10 4EY
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PARKING:
You can park in the Church Car Park.
St Michaels Close, Castleford, WF10 4EY
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WHERE TO MEET:
Meet in the church hall from 10:15am. Prompt indoor instruction will begin at 10:30am.
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TICKETS: formativepruning_westyorkshire2020.eventbrite.co.uk
BOOKING ESSENTIAL / FREE/PAY-AS-YOU-FEEL