Tag Archives: Mallard Community Orchard

Celebrate Springtime in Acocks Green

Posted on April 26, 2023 by gedhughes

There are over 30 stalls booked in to our event, as well as live music, Meet the bee-keeper, face-painting and seed-sowing. So make a date and support Acocks Green Village in Bloom too!

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Colourful Springtime in Acocks Green

Posted on April 20, 2020 by gedhughes

Back in November the Village in Bloom Team, along with other volunteers, took part in a community bulb planting morning. Little did we know then what the future would hold. But amidst the upsetting turn of events and change of … Continue reading →

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Harvest Time at the Orchard

Posted on July 12, 2016 by gedhughes

If you fancy some free fresh  fruit, then pop along to Mallard Community Orchard this week, there are lots of raspberries and currants ripening and ready to eat. The orchard was developed for local people to enjoy and look after. … Continue reading →

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Launch of Village in Bloom 2015 at Mallard Community Orchard

Posted on April 25, 2015 by gedhughes

Although there were showers and strong winds, the Village in Bloom Team managed to pull off a successful few hours to launch the Royal Horticultural Society’s Britain in Bloom campaign for 2015. The theme this year is Greener Streets – … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Village In Bloom – Launch Saturday 25th April

Posted on April 16, 2015 by gedhughes

The theme of this year’s Royal Horticultural Society’s Britain in Bloom project is: Greener Streets: Better Lives, the RHS explains the theme: Greener Streets: Better Lives is a new campaign to tackle the growing number of grey spaces spreading across our … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Village in Bloom Launch

Posted on April 13, 2014 by gedhughes

 

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Water Please?! – Although we’ve had rain this week, plants still need water!

Posted on July 18, 2013 by gedhughes

Acocks Green Village in Bloom is struggling in the heatwave.  The Britain in Bloom judges will be in Acocks Green on Tuesday 30th July. Last year we received a bronze medal for our efforts in enhancing the village, this year … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Village in Bloom Launched

Posted on April 15, 2013 by gedhughes

There was a great turn-out of volunteers on Saturday 13th April to launch the Village in Bloom 2013 entry, and for once it was warm and sunny.  Box hedging was planted as well as holly and hawthorn hedging and a variety of … Continue reading →

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Big Dig Day – Mallard Community Orchard

Posted on March 17, 2013 by gedhughes

Thanks to all the locals who came along to Mallard Community Orchard on Saturday 16th March to take part in the first ever Big Dig, a national campaign to encourage community gardening and growing food together. Despite the cold and drizzle, lots of volunteers … Continue reading →

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