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A Celebration of Orchards and Fruit

Friday 31st January 2 – 4pm

Staff, students and members of the community are invited to join us for a celebration of orchards and local fruits.

The event will start with the planting of local species of apple, pear and cherry in a newly selected orchard location.

Talks will follow on the importance of orchards in the landscape and their impact on wildlife, as well as poetry reading.

Speakers include:

  • Ian Jelley, Director of Living Landscapes at the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
  • Andy Howard, Midshires Orchard Group and the Heritage Fruit Tree Company
  • Nigel Hutchinson, local Poet

Light refreshments will be provided.

Booking essential