Exciting News from our Tree Warden!

The Old Manor Orchard: A Legacy for Our Village

As the Parish Tree Warden, I am thrilled to share an exciting new project that will benefit our community for generations to come:


The Old Manor Orchard.

This venture, supported by Worcestershire Council and local residents Al and Rachel Allaway, promises to enrich our village with natural beauty, opportunities for community involvement, and even a touch of cider-making tradition.


A New Chapter for the Old Manor Orchard
 The Old Manor Orchard, located on a Ridge and Furrow field over 60 years old, is undergoing a transformation. Scrub and brambles are being cleared to make way for 12 additional cider apple trees generously donated by Worcestershire Council. These trees will be planted in the New Year, joining the other mature and fruitful trees, marking the beginning of a new era for this cherished space.


Community Involvement: Volunteers Needed!
 This project is about more than just planting trees—it’s about building a legacy together. We are seeking volunteers to help with planting the trees and maintaining the orchard in the future. Whether you’re an experienced gardener, a nature enthusiast, or simply someone who loves our village, your help will be invaluable.


Calling All Cider Enthusiasts!
 One of the orchard’s most exciting prospects is cider-making. We hope to involve local enthusiasts and connoisseurs to make the most of our harvest. If you’ve ever dreamed of crafting cider, apple chutneys or apple wine, this is your chance to be part of something truly special.


A Lasting Legacy
 This orchard represents more than trees; it’s a symbol of community spirit and sustainability. Thanks to Al and Rachel Allaway’s generosity in opening their land for community use, this project is set to become a lasting treasure for our village.


If you’d like to get involved or learn more about The Old Manor Orchard, please reach out to me, Eddie Rolls, at

eddie@eddierolls.co.uk. Together, we can create something truly remarkable.


Stay tuned for a future article on the important work of the Tree Council and how it supports projects like this.

Practical Wildlife Project - Help Wildlife and the Nature Reserve and Shorthorn Wood! 

Looking for an engaging practical project for yourself or to share with children?
The council are looking for people to build bird boxes and hedgehog homes for our wildlife spaces.  Why not build some for your gardens too.
Full details are provided to great plans provided by the RSPB and the Wildlife Trusts.
A piece of timber will be required - otherwise just normal tools and a little bit of time and effort!

Please contact Filomena Amoroso  Fil@BaTPC.org.uk with any questions or  to arrange siting of your finished project.

Birdboxes Needed for the Nature Reserve and Shorthorn Wood
Build a Birdbox for us to have installed at one of our wildlife spaces.  Full details and plans provided by the RSPB.

 
Build a Home for a Hedgehog!
With numbers of hedgehogs bekieved to be down to  under 1 million in the UK - these charming creatures need safe homes too.
The Wildlife Trusts have published a full set of instructions to create an ideal Hedgehog home - which can then be sited either in the Nature Reserve or in Shorthorn Wood.


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