Last posts on grants2026-06-13T15:33:26+02:00All Rights Reserved blogSpirithttps://starter.blogspirit.com/https://starter.blogspirit.com/en/explore/posts/tag/grants/atom.xmlDavid Woodwardhttp://orchard.blogspirit.com/about.htmlNext working partytag:orchard.blogspirit.com,2009-04-24:17458552009-04-24T16:22:00+02:002009-04-24T16:22:00+02:00 We shall next be meeting at the orchard on Sunday May 10 from 2.15pm....
<p><b>We shall next be meeting at the orchard on Sunday May 10 from 2.15pm. Please come along and join in the fun.</b></p> <p>We shall be:</p> <ul> <li>attaching our shiny new tree labels</li> <li>guarding the few unprotected trees</li> <li>getting the bench/picnic table out of Mandy's garage and installed in the orchard (on concrete bases)</li> <li>spraying and then clearing bramble roots</li> <li>burning the bramble remains</li> <li>making sure the hornbeams in their temporary trench are thriving</li> <li>holding a short meeting to discuss the lease agreement with the parish council</li> </ul> <p>There should be enjoyable tasks for people of all ages. We look forward to seeing you. Call David woodward on 969 3633 for more.</p> <p> </p> <p><b>Chilterns Board come up trumps</b></p> <p>We are delighted to report that we have received a grant of £1549.33 from the Chilterns Conservation Board. Many thanks to Kath Daly and her colleagues for their support.</p> <p> </p> <p><b>Community orchards in the news</b></p> <p>BBC Radio 4's You & Yours carried an interesting item about community orchards today. You can use the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/youandyours/items/03/2009_16_fri.shtml">'Listen Again'</a> feature if you missed the programme.</p>