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Jesmond Community Orchard: the Movie!
As part of the Orchard's contribution to Jesmond Community Festival 2022, the premiere of our new film will take place on Thursday 19 May at Jesmond Library, St. George's Terrace, NE2 2DL, 6.00-7.00 p.m. Made by a local film-maker, it shows a year in the life...
The Orchard is growing!
The lodge in St. Andrew's Cemetery has become vacant and we're delighted that the Council has agreed that Jesmond Community Orchard can take over part of the lodge's huge garden. This exciting development will almost double the size of the Orchard - you'd be welcome...
Gardening Days 2022
Our fortnightly Gardening Days will start again from Sunday 10 April, 10.30qm - 12.30pm, and carry on through the summer, usually on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. All are welcome - if you're an absolute beginner, an experienced gardener, an established...
Grafting course – 5 March, Holy Name Church Hall
A second opportunity to come and graft your own apple trees. Choice of many varieties and rootstocks for all locations - tubs, small gardens or allotments. Experienced and enthusiastic tutor and orchardists will make sure you succeed. All tools and materials...
Grafting Course – 19 Feb. St. Hilda’s Church Hall
We're delighted to confirm that our grafting courses will be going ahead on 19 February and 5 March - come along and learn how to create your own apple trees using your choice from the many varieties available. The first session, on Saturday 19 February from 9.30 to...
Pruning and grafting courses – coming soon
After two years of disruption, we're hoping 2022 will be a normal year, so we're planing an exciting range of activities. We'll start with a winter pruning course on Saturday 12 February at 10.30 in the Orchard. That will be followed, subject to demand, by grafting...
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