It’s coming along nicely, but still a wee way to go so we are adding an extra date onto the Community Build of the deer proof fence for our Orchard. Monday 9th October, 10am-4pm…want to help us and learn some skills along the way? We have also opened more places for this Sunday (8th), same time, so it’s not too late to get involved. The fence is completely wooden (no wire or mesh that may be a hazard to wildlife), and will enclose a small area of Three Hares to grow a fruitful Orchard (fingers crossed), where usually there is bracken. The Orchard will add to the biodiversity of the site, creating new habitats for wildlife, flora, fungi and lichen. We have not disrupted any wildlife corridor on the land by building a fence and there will be a gate for community access to the Orchard. Traditional Orchards have been in steep decline since the 1960’s, so more and more community orchards are being planted, thankfully! We will be planting heritage variety apple trees which originated quite locally. We’ll keep you posted as to our progress, but for now, if you can, come this Sunday and/or Monday. Thanks to everyone who has been involved so far!