District Plan Review
Thanks are due to our band of Hurst Meadows volunteers who spent a day raking and collecting hay in the Orchard in September. The task was made much easier this year as our contractor was able to use Volunteers Raking the Orchard a cut and collect machine which removed most of the arisings. Removing the arisings helps to ensure that the wildflowers in the Orchard continue to flourish in the years ahead. The apple and damson trees are thriving in the Orchard, despite the summer drought, due to regular watering. The young trees continue to be protected by temporary fencing, but residents were able to enjoy a visit on two open afternoons last month where our volunteer Orchard manager was on hand to answer questions. Hurstpierpoint once had at least two large orchards (hence Orchard Way) and the Heritage Apple Orchard is planted with a number of old Sussex varieties of apples. Information on these varieties can be found in the booklet on the Hurst Meadows page of the Parish Council website. Although hard work, raking and collecting in the Orchard is good fun! If you would like to volunteer for future Hurst Meadows conservation tasks, please email or ring the Parish Office.
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