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Grafting – in spite of cold and Covid!
We're delighted that, in spite of the difficulties we've had in organising our grafting course this year, thanks to children from West Jesmond Primary Scool and their teacher, there has been some grafting activity in the Orchard. These Y4 pupils showed a level of...
Coming up . . .
Plans are in place for Jesmond Community Festival to go ahead in May 2021, although in a modified form according to the restrictions in place at the time. Jesmond Community Orchard is looking forward to taking part with a range of fun activities, online or in...
Planting new trees in the cemetery
Time and arboreal disease have meant that the cemetery has lost a number of trees over the years. Recently, JCO secured funding from the Tree Council to plant some new ones. In early December 2020, a team from Newcastle City Council’s Bereavement Services...
Grafting Course 2021 – Cancelled
Given the current restrictions and uncertainty about the future, we have reluctantly decided that the grafting course in its usual format will have to be cancelled this year. However, we are looking at the possibility of running a mail-order system, providing...
We’re still open.
Our beautiful orchard is still open and perfect for getting a bit of fresh air in these unusual times. There are many trees and flowers to admire, and if you can't manage to visit, please take a look at our Facebook page where there are plenty of photos to enjoy.
Toffee Apple Ted Trail
Despite the rather damp half term weather many children and grown ups enjoyed finding the teddies. We are very grateful to all 27 hosts who gave window space (or in two cases a wall and a garden!) to the cute and sometimes scary characters. A map with the Teddy hiding...
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