VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Next steps for the Datchet
Community Orchard
Hello volunteers
You may have recently seen the twelve new Orchard trees planted on the Sabatini Land adjacent to the Datchet Parish Council office which were a result of WAD and DPC working together to gain funding from the RBWM.
These trees were planted by contractors to meet the RBWM planting specifications for our Orchard, and to give the best chance of a prolonged life, also to meet a level of warranty cover.
Now it’s our turn to begin the second round of planting!
Our task will be to follow an approved layout plan, and plant 22 small trees and whips.
The date for your diary is Sunday 24th November, and we’ll begin at 11am, possibly working for a couple of hours, or as long as you feel comfortable.
You’ll need to wear sturdy footwear and suitable clothing for the weather, and bring gloves, hand trowels and if you have a spade handy, that would be helpful too.
We’ll also request the DPC erects their gazebos for shelter if needed, and you’ll be given a Hi-Viz to wear too. You’ll also need to register your name, so we’re all covered by DPC insurance.
Also, and to help with the development of the Orchard Project, we’re now looking for local company sponsors (or individuals), to help with purchase of seating, signage and bins. If your organisation would like to be more involved, please make contact and we’ll get together for a chat.
So, if you’d like to be part of the planting crew on the 24th, please let me know and I can begin the registration list. (Next planting - of the Orchard wildflower plugs - will be mid-February 2025)
Kindest regards
Allen
Wild About Datchet
Background
In March of this year the Datchet Parish Council was successful in bidding for RBWM funds to create a small wild meadow and community fruit tree orchard on the Sabatini land (the triangle of mowed grass between Horton Road and the recreation ground ditch near the Village hall).
This application was made with Wild About Datchet and is part of the Parish Council's commitment to plant trees and create more biodiverse spaces for the community.