Abbey Park Orchards
It's been a long time coming with planning initially starting way back during lockdown, but our orchards are now coming to fruition with two areas being planted today (18th November 2020).
All the committee have been a part of the planning, but Lesley Morris & Simon Middlecote have taken the lead with grant applications and layouts.
There are two separate areas, the lower ground opposite the play park and on the edge of the allotments now have beautiful ornamental cherry trees of mixed varieties while the higher orchard contains a mixture of fruit trees including Bramley Apple, Flowering Crab Apple and Damson Trees.
Local residents have adopted some of the trees and have agreed to help tend them until they are fully established.
If you would like to adopt a tree, please contact us at abbeypark.ng@gmail.com
So it begins...
James from Streetwise planting one of the first ornamental cherry trees
Checking the layout
Lesley Morris double checks the layout with James and Mark from Streetwise
Project Name
Simon, Ruth & Lesley at the beginning of the work next to the Alllotments.
The look of satisfaction
Lesley & Simon posing at the Fruit Tree Orchard Site.
Merryweather Damson
Double staked, we hope these trees will thrive and be enjoyed by all who visit the park.
John Downie - Flowering Crab Apple
Already baring fruit, this tree is looking gorgeous and will certainly bring colour to the area.
Newtons Apple Tree
Planted on 23rd November this Newtons Apple Tree is sure to be a winner. Look, it's even planted an apple on top of someones head!
Old Bess Apple Tree
Planted at the same time and not as well know as Newtons Apple, Old Bess is a fine addition to our growing orchard.
Horse Chestnut Tree Planting
Many moons ago, one of our members children planted Horse Chestnut Tree. It has been potbound for some time and we felt it was only right to give this wonderful tree a special place all of its own. Planted on the top of the field, Catherine Bailey can now enjoy watching it grow and spread its branches. Of course, we did have to gain permission from RBC's Tom Pettit.
