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Orchard Planted!!

Thanks to all the Volunteers who came down yesterday (Sun 25th Feb), including the mighty Dirty Weekenders Crew from Edinburgh Uni. We planted the Community Orchard! We also laid some mulch mat around the base of the trees to give … Continue reading

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This Sunday (25th Feb) Apple Tree Planting and Wood Stacking

Thanks to funding from Volunteering Matters Action Earth we now have heritage variety Apple Trees to plant, creating our new Community Orchard. Happy days! All welcome to help plant and mulch. We will also be stacking wood, Holz Hausen style, … Continue reading

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January Volunteer Day postponed

Due to the ongoing storrrrmy conditions, to err on the side of caution, we are postponing the Volunteer Day this coming Sunday, 28th Jan. Stay cosy! We will most definitely be back in action on Sunday 25th Feb, when we will … Continue reading

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Orchard Deer Fence Finished!

A huge thank you to all who came to help for the final two days of the build for the deer proof fence which surrounds our Orchard area. We had good feedback from those involved that it was very enjoyable … Continue reading

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Help us finish the Orchard Deer Fence!

A reminder that this weekend (Sat 25th & Sun 26th Nov) we’ll be finishing off the deer fence for the Orchard-to-be. We’ll be there from 10am-4pm each day. Come and join us, drop in is fine, no previous experience necessary, … Continue reading

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The Orchard Fence, Part Deux! Sat 25th & Sun 26th November

“Mahoosive appreciation for all the generous help and work so far. Please come hang out and tipp tapp tipp those finishing touches.” Orchard Fence Build Finishing Off Sessions: 10am-4pm Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th November. All welcome, no previous experience … Continue reading

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Volunteer Sunday this weekend postponed (29th Oct)

We are moving October’s Volunteer Sunday to November, so as it can coincide with finishing off the Orchard fence. Watch this space for the date to be confirmed. Sorry if you were planning to come down this Sunday (29th), but … Continue reading

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Extra Date for Community Build of Orchard Fence, Monday 9th Oct!

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 … Continue reading

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Dirty Weekenders Do Away with Bracken!

Thank you to the 30 strong team from Edinburgh Uni Conservation Society a.k.a The Dirty Weekenders who finished clearing the bracken last Sunday, in preparation for our Community Orchard. And to Sima the Scyther! Next up, building the deer fence. … Continue reading

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August Volunteer Day Date Change

Due to an upcoming project in October of a Community Orchard Creation at Three Hares, we are moving our August Volunteer Day to Sunday 10th September, same time 11am-3pm. On this day we will be removing bracken and sharing scything … Continue reading

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