We are running a programme of Orchard maintenance 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 our Project Officer Janine, will deliver training in general maintenance tasks including:
- Carrying tree guard repairs/maintnance
- Replacing/adjusting tree ties
- weeding and mulching
The day will consist of a short training sessions and toolbox talk in the morning and practical work after. All Health and Safety provison will be covered in safety briefing at the start of the session. This work as a heavy practical element repairng and replacing large tree guards.
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 lunch
Meeting point: Please do not use the Eventbrite map for directions
The orchard is located on Yate Common off the Road to Nowhere.
We will meet at the orchard at 10 am the what3words for the location is ///stormed.plausible.this
Google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gkBMTCfqAt8328Kn6
Parking.
There is no car park at the park but on street parking is available close by on the roundabout off Westerleigh Road or in Chedworth Estate https://maps.app.goo.gl/VWiMBwARdZKZpBbGA
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
