OrchardProject

Hi -- yes we got the HLF funding to go ahead with the project, and we are working with 10 orchards in London this year. My colleague Ella is hoping to work with Dawsons Hill orchard next year so please drop her an email if you are interested in getting involved and to find out more -- [email protected] thanks, Stephanie ([email protected])

Thanks for your suggestion Renata. The project would be mostly funded by the Heritage Lottery (assuming we are successful with our Stage 2 bid this autumn) but we would require a contribution from the council/community, so thanks for that tip.

Penguin68 - Thanks for your response but our project is looking for orchards that are on publicly accessible land (including parks and housing estates) so not private back gardens. John K -- thanks for suggesting Melbourne Grove Orchard -- I had a look online but it is a little too young for the orchard restoration project that I am doing. Stephanie

I work for the Urban Orchard Project, and we are working with local communities to restore and celebrate old orchards in London, through training in fruit tree management and community events. I understand there are some old fruit trees in Dawsons Hill park (I found two last winter anyway!) and there are the pears at Dawsons Heights estate. I have tried contacting the Dawsons Hill Trust but got no response (I'm guessing it is disbanded). If anyone would be interested in this project, or can suggest a local community contact to me, please reply. Thanks, Stephanie