Orchard Maintenance Workshop

Overview

The Woodland Trust Scotland manages over 60 woodlands across Scotland, including Bellsquarry Wood and Orchard in West Lothian. Our vision is for a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature.

On Wednesday 25th Feb, we're teaming up with The Orchard Project to run a workshop on orchard maintenance. Topics will include winter pruning, pests and diseases and aftercare.

Meeting place

Please meet at Bellsquarry Village Hall (EH54 9AA). The exact What3Words location is

Parking

There is free parking available on Calder Road. Please be mindful of local residents when parking.

Access

There is a short walk (<10 mins) on uneven surface to the orchard from Bellsquarry Village Hall.

Facilities

There are toilets and a small kitchen at Bellsquarry Village Hall but limited facilities onsite.

Extra things to know

• No lunch provided, please bring your own provisions(lunch, water,snacks) for the day.
• Under 18’s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• No prior knowledge needed, just an enthusiasm for community orchards and the outdoors.
• Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for time outdoors. Good waterproofs, walking boots and warm layers are advised.

Contact

Please contact c2NvdGxhbmRldmVudHMgfCB3b29kbGFuZHRydXN0ICEgb3JnICEgdWs= if you have any questions ahead of the event.

Unable to make it?

Booking helps us plan for expected numbers. If you can no longer make it, we appreciate you letting us know by cancelling your booking.

How to cancel your ticket?

1.Log in to your Eventbrite account

2.Go to the top right corner and select 'Tickets'

3.Click on the event you wish to cancel

4.Click 'Cancel Order'

5.Then 'Yes, cancel this order'

You should then receive a cancellation confirmation to your email.

Image credits: 1. Bellsquarry Orchard - Credit Hannah Drummond

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