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Open Day 20 May 2023

Open Day 20 May 2023

  As part of Jesmond Community Festival, our annual Open Day takes place this Saturday, 20 May from 1.00 until 4.00 p.m. There'll be crafts and games for all, our famous snail races and a special treat this year - spellbinding stories from Jesmond's own story...

Plant Sale – Saturday 13 May

Plant Sale – Saturday 13 May

As part of Jesmond Community Festival, the Orchard's celebrated and ever-popular plant sale will take place on Acorn Road (corner of Sanderson Road beside Boilerhouse hairdresser) on Saturday, 13 May, 10.30 a.m. - 2.30 p.m. Come along and choose from a wide selection...

Italian Picnic, 25 April, 11.30 – 2-00

Italian Picnic, 25 April, 11.30 – 2-00

There's a lovely event coming up in the Orchard, organised by committee member Antonella Rea - wearing a different hat. So, bring along a tuck box and enjoy a picnic with a difference! Antonella explains 'The 25th April in Italy is a national holiday, (Liberation Day)...

Learn to winter prune fruit trees

Learn to winter prune fruit trees

On Saturday 11 February, 10.30 - 12.30, join us in Jesmond Community Orchard to learn how to prune your apple and pear trees tp encourage fruiting and maintain health. Local enthusiasts will demonstrate and guide you in pruning various shapes, including free-standing...

Jesmond Community Orchard: the Movie!

Jesmond Community Orchard: the Movie!

Join us on Thursday 19 January at 4.30 for a showing of a short film showing the delights of a year in Jesmond Community Orchard through the eyes of the volunteers who cultivate this stunning space. Holy Name Parish Hall, Towers Avenue, NE2 3JX Families welcome;...

Come a-Wassailing!

Come a-Wassailing!

Celebrate the New Year in the Orchard! Sing, raise a toast to the fruit trees, follow our Green Man, help the Orchard to flourish and grow. Light refreshments available. A free community event, Saturday, 7 January, 2.00 p.m.  

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