Margaret Wright Community Orchard (w3w: return.awards.risk)
Planted in 2013 in honour of local Councillor Margaret Wright, Abbey volunteers have been looking after the orchard for over a decade.
The orchard is a greenspace for community members to learn practical gardening skills. The fruit is shared with volunteers and the Abbey Food Hub for local people to access.4 GoodGymers have supported Margaret Wright Community Orchard (w3w: return.awards.risk) with 2 tasks.
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A Scythe for Sore Weeds
Wednesday 6th August
Written by Catherine
Two women went to mow, went to mow a meadow. 🌾
GoodGymers were learning new skills and improving the environment on today's task. We were helping to maintain the community orchard, which had become very overgrown with nettles and weeds. We got to use the scythe to clear the tall nettles - what fun and a good workout. It was hot going, but we made great progress clearing two areas around the notice board and the bug hotel ready for local children to bring it back to life. 🪲
A fruitful morning
Wednesday 5th February
Written by Catherine
A lovely sunny morning pruning gooseberry bushes and apple trees at Margaret Wright Community Orchard.
We learned lots from Leo about how to shape properly, looking out for branches growing into the centre of the tree and those that would block the light of others. For a first go, we were pleased with the outcome!
It was lovely to meet new a GoodGymer,Sophia, and thanks to the team from Abbey People for being so welcoming. We look forward to next time.