Hi Everyone

Just to let you know that I am still working at getting the lease for the orchard (and hope you are still interested in progess!)

We have no access yet although Network Rail have fenced in the land now. For those of you that have not seen the land it is behind the garages on Monmouth Road at the top of the railway cutting- a triangular shaped piece of land with access at the Westerly side by the old railway workers cottages. The site has one apple tree on it already and is substantially overgrown with brambles. Our first job will be to clear the land enough to have a party! It would not be a good time to disturb the land now anyway because of nesting birds.

We are getting nearer to having our own orchard though !

The good news is, however, that we have got the land for a Community Farm/Garden!

We are having an open day for folk to come and see the land and comment on what they would like to see there. It would be really great if you would come and support this event, it is next SATURDAY 19th JUNE 10-4.00. We will have a little display of possiblilities ....... Please feel free to just pop down to the site for a minute or stay for a cuppa. Everyone welcome.

The land is behind the Weymouth Construction Centre Parkway Farm Business Centre Poundbury DT1 3AR or try this link http://www.transitiontowndorchester.org/communityfarm.html

It is the beginning of cycling week so cycling there would be even better!

I will keep you informed about developments

Cheers

Jenny

Transition Town Dorchester Secretary