Following the recent creation of the 50 tree orchard between Newton Hall and Framwellgate Moor, which your Mamie, Amanda and I arranged and helped to plant with allotment holders and other local residents, we had a few trees left over.

After a quick chat with the head teacher at St Godric’s, we decided it would be great for them to start their own orchard, and so nine new fruit trees have been planted in the grounds, and we are working with the school to help them further improve their playing areas.

We are continuing to work to get more areas planted with hedges, trees or orchards, so please let us know of any site you think would benefit, and get in touch if you want to help out.