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Orchard Events Diary

(See Project Sessions on Tasks & Projects page for more details of planned tasks on orchard work days)

Scheduled orchard work days almost always take place on the first Sunday of each month. Most months, we usually have another ad hoc Sunday group session as well - these will get listed here typically a week or two beforehand. You can of course still visit and work in the orchard at other times. Orchard work sessions will normally be from 11am until perhaps 5pm though they are likely to finish earlier in winter months. You're always welcome to come at the start time or any time during the session.

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Times		 Event Details
Sunday 14 December 2025
2pm-4pm		 Orchard Day - extra session Activities: Steps Repair, BRAMBLE/WEED CLEARING: cut back from paths/growing into trees; BAMBOO/SEDGE REMOVAL: dig out bamboo particularly near Apple A1 + pendulous sedge anywhere (can be left in a pile in teaspot for offsite disposal later)
Sunday 4 January 2026
12pm-dusk		 Orchard Day - first Sunday of month Activities: TBC
Sunday 20 January 2026
12pm-dusk		 Orchard Day - third Sunday of month Activities: TBC
Sunday 1 February 2026
12pm-dusk		 Orchard Day - first Sunday of month Activities: TBC
Sunday 15 February 2026
12pm-dusk		 Orchard Day - third Sunday of month Activities: TBC

Other Events (Outside the orchard)

Day_and
Times		 Event Details
Saturday mornings Whiteladies Road Market Fabulous weekly market on the corner of Whiteladies & Apsley Road with stalls aplenty filled with locally-grown food and other organic goodies. Please check http://sustainableredland.org.uk/market/ or look the market up on Facebook for updates.
Selected Saturdays Community Farmer Days at The Community Farm The Community Farm has a volunteering programme including Community Farmer days on some Saturdays. More info and registration at: https://www.thecommunityfarm.co.uk/volunteering/ Plus Grow and Make sessions on Wednesdays - open sessions to join in the therapeutic acts of food growing and nature connection, every Wednesday 10-3 at the farm; look this up at https://www.thecommunityfarm.co.uk/learning/social-and-theraputic-horticulture/
First Saturday of the month Grow Wilder Monthly Market & Wildlife Watch Club Monthly Market: "A collective of Bristol Designers and Makers showcasing their handcrafted goods with an emphasis on eco-friendly and nature themed products." And something for the (young) kids too…"On the first Saturday of every month, our learning team run a Wildlife Watch Club at our Grow Wilder site, for 5-10 year olds. We'll be learning all about nature, with an exciting new theme every month and lots of fun activities to enjoy." Info for both: https://www.facebook.com/AWTGrowWilder/events
Wednesday evenings Folk Tales Orchard friend Joe Medlicott's Folk Tales events are back live. Occasional Wednesdays, usually from 8pm til about 10.30. Search for Folk Tales TV on Facebook for venues and times.