Our work parties are fun, social and productive – come and join us! Details of upcoming work parties are listed here, with general info about work parties below.
Sunday 4th October, 10:30am – 1pm
This is likely to be our last scything session of the year, so come and get your fix before it’s too late! We’re also hoping to have a handful of apples to pick and share out amongst the team, and we may even be working on setting up our new base in the field.
Sunday 8th November 10:30am – 1pm
Hopefully the scything is done by November and we’ll be ready to start on some pruning, guard adjusting and tree care…
Sunday 6th December, 10:30am – 1pm
We’ll either be pruning or planting in December – more info closer to the time.
General info for work parties
Everyone is welcome – no experience necessary. Please come and join for as long or as little as you like, and take it at any pace that works for you. Kids are welcome, but you must take full responsibility for any children you bring with you.
Do wrap up warm (or bring sun cream and a hat), bring snacks and drinks if you think you’ll need them, and bear in mind that the orchard site is pretty exposed. I’ll do my best to provide some flapjacks to keep us fuelled up.
We generally have all the tools we need on site, but if you would like to work with your favourite spade, secateurs or your own scythe, please bring them along.
It’s helpful if you can text or email to let me know you’re coming so I have a rough idea of numbers. If you need directions, have any questions, or want to check we’re there on the day if the weather is dodgy, please do get in touch.
email – oakbrookorchard@gmail.com
phone – Jessie on 07779 232267