Community Orchard Gardening

Community Orchard Gardening

Project role (Temporary) · Flexible hours · Starting from 2 Oct 2024
CB5 8LZ, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom
Community & familyEducationNature & sustainability
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Abbey People
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Summary

Join us at the Margaret Wright Community Orchard for autumn gardening sessions

Detailed description

What is this role all about?

We're looking for volunteers to help with general gardening and maintenance activities at the Community Orchard in Abbey. We meet at the Orchard on the 1st Wednesday of each month for a gardening session 9:30am - 11:30am.


Whether you want to learn new gardening skills, or want to spend more time out in nature – this opportunity could be perfect for you.


By getting involved, you can…

  • Learn more about wildlife and nature in your local area
  • Become part of friendly team
  • Look after your wellbeing by spending time outside with nature
  • Use your practical skills and learn new gardening skills
  • Help maintain and care for greenspaces that are in a key wildlife corridor in the Local Nature Recovery Plan identified by Cambridge Nature Network


What skills do I need?

All equipment is provided, and no gardening experience is needed, just the willingness to learn and participate in physical tasks.


Is there any training or support available?

Session Leads will provide guidance and support on safe use of tools, and give instructions on how to carry out the different tasks.


What else do I need to know?

Find us at Margaret Wright Community Orchard, Whitehill Road, CB5 8LZ. The no.3 bus stops on Whitehill Road and then it’s a short walk to the Orchard.


Please bring a water bottle and dress appropriately for the weather, we suggest wearing comfortable sturdy shoes and clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty.

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About Abbey People

We are a vibrant community charity in the Abbey Ward of Cambridge, improving the lives and wellbeing of Abbey residents. We do this through targeted community projects, provision of general support such as a community Food Hub, supporting access to education and employment, projects to improve the environment, and by developing a culture of volunteering in the community.