Summer Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop

As part of the 'Orchard for Pollinators' Project we are running a programme of Orchard management workshops and volunteer days across Bristol, Bath and South Glou. With the aim of recruiting and training up volunteers to have the skills to care for their local communtiy orchards.

For this session we are working in partnership with Really Wild Lockleaze (Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust), Stoke Park Community Group and Bristol City Council's Park Team.

Project Officer Janine and Orchard Leader Simon will deliver training on the key principles in Summer pruning with a chance to have a go under the supervision of the Janine and Simon.

All Health and Safety provison will be covered in safety briefing at the start of the session.

No skills or expertise required, all training, tools and PPE are provided. Please bring sturdy footwear and clothes you don't mind getting muddy, a packed lunch and plenty of water.

Activities not suitble for under 16's

Hot drinks provided but please bring some lunch/snacks

Meeting point:

We will meet at the orchard at 10 am the what3words for the localtion is ///expert.achieving.wiser

Google Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3BJH2ac8mWKnKDBU8

Parking.

There is a small carpark close by on Lyndsey Road, https://maps.app.goo.gl/UppPVCjqW352Z2ks9

Unfortunately there are no toilet facilities on site

If you have any specific access needs then please get in touch.

If you have any questions prior to the event contact Janine on:

[email protected]

or call 07743932643

If you are new to volunteering with us could you please fill in following Volunteer form https://forms.office.com/e/9NsJtiaxZg

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