Orchard Network

The Marcher Apple Network is reviving interest in local apple varieties in the English and Welsh Marches. Contact the Marcher Apple Network for advice on local varieties, and details of forthcoming events and courses.

01497 847354

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Herefordshire County Council helps with the restoration of old orchards and subsidises a Fruit Tree Kits for Gardens scheme with Herefordshire varieties. Contact James Bisset,

Parks & Countryside Service, Queenswood Country Park, Dinmore Hill, Leominster, Herefordshire NR6 0PY

01568 797305

Marc Richmond, based in Powys offers orchard tree pruning, consultancy, and can arrange workshops/training for groups, with a discount for allotment groups and community orchards. Tel: +44(0)

01544 267780 or 07817 654022 or

marcrich72@yahoo.co.uk

Colwall Orchard Project - an active community orchard group in Herefordshire that survey and manage orchards throughout the parish. They are in the process of acquiring their own Community Orchard.

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