Lanchester Community Orchard is run entirely by volunteers. We meet regularly throughout the year and there are jobs for everyone regardless of age or gardening knowledge. Whether it’s learning how to prune an apple tree to weeding the rhubarb bed or scything the wild flower meadows, everyone can join in. We are a friendly, welcoming community and really enjoy new members joining the Orchard. And… all members have a share in the fruit the Orchard produces.
We hold regular work sessions to maintain and develop the Orchard. Members choose which ones they want to attend. We always have a coffee break and there are usually homemade cakes and biscuits on offer!
We don’t just stick to growing apples either. We hold regular social events through out the year: from Wassailing in January to celebrating the Summer and Winter Solstice. We also have our annual apple picking and juicing day when all the apples are harvested and shared between members.
Pay us a Visit!
Why not call in on one of our work sessions to find out more. You can stay as long or as little as you like, we don’t have an official end time for our sessions. We are always pleased to welcome visitors and to talk about the Orchard. You can find out the dates and times of our sessions on the ‘What’s on’ page.
Or… if you are interested in joining the Orchard and would like a tour and chat with a member to find out more, then please go the the ‘Contact Us’ page to get in touch.
Membership Details
Full Annual Membership Family – £20.00 – entails a commitment to attending work days (as many as is feasible) to reap, plant, weed etc. AND entitles you to a share of the produce, which is now considerable! You are also welcome to all the events put on by the Orchard.
A Friend Annual Subscription – £10.00 entitles you to be part of all the events organised by the Orchard plus a proportionate share of the produce. We understand some can’t help with the practical work of the orchard or simply don’t have the time to spare at a weekend, but your support is invaluable to the success of the project.
You can download our membership form here.
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