About this Event
As part of the 'Orchard for Pollinators' Project we are running a programme of Orchard maintenance workshops and volunteer days across Bristol, Bath and South Glou. With the aim of recruiting and training up volunteers to have the skills to care for their local communtiy orchards.
For this session our Project Officer Janine, will deliver training in general maintenance tasks including:
- Carrying tree guard repairs/maintnance
- Replacing/adjusting tree ties
- weeding and mulching
The day will consist of the training session in the morning and then an afternoon of practicing the techniques learnt under the supervision of Janine. All Health and Safety provison will be covered in safety briefing at the start of the session.
No skills or expertise required, all training, tools and PPE are provided. Please bring sturdy footwear and clothes you don't mind getting muddy, a packed lunch and plenty of water.
Activities not suitble for under 16's
Hot drinks provided but please bring lunch
Meeting point:
We will meet at the orchard at 10 am the what3words for the location is ///local.gent.gains and the google maps link https://maps.app.goo.gl/Bu14ssA2TLt61vpG8
Nearby postcode BS14 0RH
Parking.
There is no car park at the park but on street parking is avaliable close by at Pinkhams Twist
Unfortunately there are no toilet facilities on site
If you have any specific access needs then please get in touch.
If you have any questions prior to the event contact Janine on:
[email protected] or call 07743932643
If you are new to volunteering with us could you please fill in the following Volunteer form https://forms.office.com/e/9NsJtiaxZg
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Whitchurch and Hengrove Community Orchard, Bamfield, Bristol, United Kingdom
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