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SUMMARY:Orchard Workday: Winter Pruning at The Daisy Field Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Join the Forest of Avon for a day of Winter fruit tree pruning and orchard care. \nJanine from the Forest of Avon \, will deliver training in Winter fruit tree pruning techniques on the young fruit trees in the community orchard at The Daisy Field Community Orchard. Attendees will be taught the key principles in fruit tree pruning\, and practical techniques in how to effectively prune apple and pear trees. \nThe day will consist of the training session in the morning and then an afternoon of practicing the techniques learnt under the supervision of Janine. All Health and Safety provision will be covered in safety briefing at the start of the session. No skills or expertise required\, all training\, tools and PPE are provided. \nFor more information and to sign up\, please visit our Eventbrite page. \nIf you have any questions about this event\, please contact janine.connor@forestofavontrust.org.uk \n 
URL:https://forestofavon.org/event/orchard-workday-winter-pruning-at-the-daisy-field-orchard/
LOCATION:The Daisy Field\, Station Road\, Shirehampton\, Bristol\, BS11 9XA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Orchard Maintenance,Training,Tree Care
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T182216Z
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SUMMARY:Orchard Workday: Winter Pruning at Begbrook Green Park
DESCRIPTION:Join the Forest of Avon for a day of Winter fruit tree pruning and orchard care. \nJanine from the Forest of Avon \, will deliver training in Winter fruit tree pruning techniques on the young fruit trees in the community orchard at Begbook Green Park. Attendees will be taught the key principles in fruit tree pruning\, and practical techniques in how to effectively prune apple and pear trees. \nThe day will consist of the training session in the morning and then an afternoon of practicing the techniques learnt under the supervision of Janine. All Health and Safety provision will be covered in safety briefing at the start of the session. No skills or expertise required\, all training\, tools and PPE are provided. \nFor more information and to sign up\, please visit our Eventbrite page. \nIf you have any questions about this event\, please contact janine.connor@forestofavontrust.org.uk \n 
URL:https://forestofavon.org/event/orchard-workday-winter-pruning-at-begbrook-green-park/
LOCATION:Begbrook Green Park\, Five Acre Drive\, BS16 1JA
CATEGORIES:Orchard Maintenance,Training,Tree Care
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082502
CREATED:20251027T181632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T181738Z
UID:10001930-1769508000-1769526000@forestofavon.org
SUMMARY:Orchard Workday: Winter Pruning at Eastville Park
DESCRIPTION:Join the Forest of Avon for a day of Winter fruit tree pruning and orchard care. \nJanine from the Forest of Avon \, will deliver training in Winter fruit tree pruning techniques on the young fruit trees in the community orchard at Eastville Park Attendees will be taught the key principles in fruit tree pruning\, and practical techniques in how to effectively prune apple and pear trees. \nThe day will consist of the training session in the morning and then an afternoon of practicing the techniques learnt under the supervision of Janine. All Health and Safety provision will be covered in safety briefing at the start of the session. No skills or expertise required\, all training\, tools and PPE are provided. \nFor more information and to sign up\, please visit our Eventbrite page. \nIf you have any questions about this event\, please contact janine.connor@forestofavontrust.org.uk \n 
URL:https://forestofavon.org/event/orchard-workday-winter-pruning-at-eastville-park/
LOCATION:Eastville Park\, BS5 6XA
CATEGORIES:Orchard Maintenance,Training,Tree Care
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260120T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260120T150000
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CREATED:20251027T180556Z
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UID:10001929-1768905000-1768921200@forestofavon.org
SUMMARY:Orchard Workday: Winter Pruning at Wickwar Playing Fields
DESCRIPTION:Join the Forest of Avon for a day of Winter fruit tree pruning and orchard care. \nJanine from the Forest of Avon \, will deliver training in Winter fruit tree pruning techniques on the young fruit trees in the community orchard at Wickwar Playing Fields. Attendees will be taught the key principles in fruit tree pruning\, and practical techniques in how to effectively prune apple and pear trees. \nThe day will consist of the training session in the morning and then an afternoon of practicing the techniques learnt under the supervision of Janine. All Health and Safety provision will be covered in safety briefing at the start of the session. No skills or expertise required\, all training\, tools and PPE are provided. \nFor more information and to sign up\, please visit our Eventbrite page. \nIf you have any questions about this event\, please contact janine.connor@forestofavontrust.org.uk \n 
URL:https://forestofavon.org/event/orchard-workday-winter-pruning-at-wickwar-playing-fields/
LOCATION:Wickwar Playing Fields\, GL12 8JB
CATEGORIES:Orchard Maintenance,Training,Tree Care
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251216T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082502
CREATED:20251027T175644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T180829Z
UID:10001928-1765879200-1765897200@forestofavon.org
SUMMARY:Orchard Workday: Winter Pruning at Valley Walk Community Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Join the Forest of Avon for a day of Winter fruit tree pruning and orchard care. \nJanine from the Forest of Avon \, will deliver training in Winter fruit tree pruning techniques on the young fruit trees in Valley Walk Community Orchard. Attendees will be taught the key principles in fruit tree pruning\, and practical techniques in how to effectively prune apple and pear trees. \nThe day will consist of the training session in the morning and then an afternoon of practicing the techniques learnt under the supervision of Janine. All Health and Safety provision will be covered in safety briefing at the start of the session. No skills or expertise required\, all training\, tools and PPE are provided. \nFor more information and to sign up\, please visit our Eventbrite page. \nIf you have any questions about this event\, please contact janine.connor@forestofavontrust.org.uk \n 
URL:https://forestofavon.org/event/orchard-workday-winter-pruning-at-valley-walk-community-orchard/
LOCATION:Valley Walk Community Orchard\, The Groves\, Hartcliffe\, Bristol\, BS13 OAF
CATEGORIES:Orchard Maintenance,Training,Tree Care
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T150000
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CREATED:20251027T174001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T174708Z
UID:10001927-1763460000-1763478000@forestofavon.org
SUMMARY:Orchard Workday: Winter Pruning at Elderberry Walk Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Join the Forest of Avon for a day of Winter fruit tree pruning and orchard care. \nJanine from the Forest of Avon \, will deliver training in Winter fruit tree pruning techniques on the young fruit trees in the Elderberry Walk Orchard located in Elderberry Walk Open Space\, Bristol. Attendees will be taught the key principles in fruit tree pruning\, and practical techniques in how to effectively prune apple and pear trees. \nThe day will consist of the training session in the morning and then an afternoon of practicing the techniques learnt under the supervision of Janine. All Health and Safety provision will be covered in safety briefing at the start of the session. No skills or expertise required\, all training\, tools and PPE are provided. \nFor more information and to sign up\, please visit our Eventbrite page. \nIf you have any questions about this event\, please contact janine.connor@forestofavontrust.org.uk \n 
URL:https://forestofavon.org/event/orchard-workday-winter-pruning/
LOCATION:Elderberry Walk Open Space\, Brentry\, Bristol\, BS10 6NW
CATEGORIES:Orchard Maintenance,Training,Tree Care
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082502
CREATED:20250429T134912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T142239Z
UID:10001922-1750759200-1750759200@forestofavon.org
SUMMARY:FREE TRAINING – Fruit Tree Pruning and Orchard Maintenance at Brentry Lane\, Bristol
DESCRIPTION:Learn techniques in Summer Pruning and maintaining orchard trees \nPlease sign up via our Eventbrite page. \nWe are running a programme of Orchard care workshops and volunteer days across community Orchards in Bristol\, Bath and South Gloucester. We aim to train local communities in practical orchard management. \nFor this session our Project Officer Janine\, will deliver a training workshop and practical session in orchard maintenance. We will be carrying out some much needed repairs on the tree stakes and tree ties and carrying weeding and mulching tasks around the trees. \nAll Health and Safety provisions will be covered in the safety briefing at the start of the session. \nNo skills or expertise required\, all training\, tools and PPE are provided.
URL:https://forestofavon.org/event/community-orchard-workday-summer-fruit-tree-pruning-and-orchard-maintenance/
LOCATION:Brentry Lane Green Space\, Bristol\, BS10 7QA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Orchard Maintenance
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250610T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250610T100000
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CREATED:20250429T134448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T142257Z
UID:10001921-1749549600-1749549600@forestofavon.org
SUMMARY:FREE TRAINING – Orchard Maintenance at Yate Common Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Learn techniques in Summer Pruning and maintaining orchard trees \nPlease sign up via our Eventbrite page. \nWe are running a programme of Orchard care workshops and volunteer days across community Orchards in Bristol\, Bath and South Gloucester. We aim to train local communities in practical orchard management. \nFor this session our Project Officer Janine\, will deliver a training workshop and practical session in orchard maintenance. We will be carrying out some much needed repairs on the tree stakes and tree ties and carrying weeding and mulching tasks around the trees. \nAll Health and Safety provisions will be covered in the safety briefing at the start of the session. \nNo skills or expertise required\, all training\, tools and PPE are provided.
URL:https://forestofavon.org/event/community-orchard-workday-orchard-maintenance/
LOCATION:Yate Common Orchard\, The Road to Nowhere\, Yate\, BS37 4PR
CATEGORIES:Orchard Maintenance
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082502
CREATED:20250429T133932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T142319Z
UID:10001920-1748944800-1748944800@forestofavon.org
SUMMARY:FREE TRAINING - Fruit Tree Pruning and Orchard Maintenance at Doncaster Road Park\, Bristol
DESCRIPTION:Learn techniques in Summer Pruning and maintaining orchard trees \nPlease sign up via our Eventbrite page. \nWe are running a free programme of orchard care training workshops  across community Orchards in Bristol\, Bath and South Gloucester. We aim to train local communities in practical orchard management. \nFor this session our Project Officer Janine\, will deliver a training workshop and practical session in orchard maintenance. We will be carrying out some much needed repairs on the tree stakes and tree ties and carrying weeding and mulching tasks around the trees. \nAll Health and Safety provisions will be covered in the safety briefing at the start of the session. \nNo skills or expertise required\, all training\, tools and PPE are provided.
URL:https://forestofavon.org/event/community-orchard-workday-summer-fruit-tree-pruning-and-maintenance/
LOCATION:Doncaster Road Park\, Bristol\, BS10 5PZ
CATEGORIES:Orchard Maintenance
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250527T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250527T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082502
CREATED:20250429T133412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T142406Z
UID:10001919-1748340000-1748340000@forestofavon.org
SUMMARY:FREE TRAINING – Fruit Tree Pruning at Whitchurch and Hengrove Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Learn techniques in Summer Pruning \nPlease sign up via our Eventbrite page. \nWe are running a programme of Orchard care workshops and volunteer days across community Orchards in Bristol\, Bath and South Gloucester. We aim to train local communities in practical orchard management. \nFor this session our Project Officer Janine\, will deliver a training workshop and practical session in orchard maintenance. We will be carrying out some much needed repairs on the tree stakes and tree ties and carrying weeding and mulching tasks around the trees. \nAll Health and Safety provisions will be covered in the safety briefing at the start of the session. \nNo skills or expertise required\, all training\, tools and PPE are provided.
URL:https://forestofavon.org/event/community-orchard-workday-summer-fruit-tree-pruning/
LOCATION:Whitchurch and Hengrove Community Orchard\, Bamfield\, Bristol\, BS14 0SF
CATEGORIES:Orchard Maintenance
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250521T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250521T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082502
CREATED:20250429T132903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T140042Z
UID:10001918-1747821600-1747839600@forestofavon.org
SUMMARY:FREE TRAINING – Orchard Maintenance at Elderberry Walk Open Space\, Bristol
DESCRIPTION:Learn techniques in Summer Pruning and maintenance \nPlease sign up via our Eventbrite page. \nWe are running a programme of Orchard care workshops and volunteer days across community Orchards in Bristol\, Bath and South Gloucester. We aim to train up local communities in practical orchard management. \nFor this session our Project Officer Janine\, will deliver a training workshop and practical session in orchard maintenance. We will be carrying out some much needed repairs on the tree stakes and tree ties and carrying weeding and mulching tasks around the trees. \nAll Health and Safety provisions will be covered in the safety briefing at the start of the session. \nNo skills or expertise required\, all training\, tools and PPE are provided.
URL:https://forestofavon.org/event/community-orchard-workday-maintenance-tasks/
LOCATION:Elderberry Walk Open Space\, Brentry\, Bristol\, BS10 6NW
CATEGORIES:Orchard Maintenance
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082502
CREATED:20250416T154526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T142907Z
UID:10001917-1746525600-1746543600@forestofavon.org
SUMMARY:FREE TRAINING – Fruit Tree Pruning and Orchard Maintenance at Tomarton Crescent\, Bristol
DESCRIPTION:Learn techniques in Summer Pruning and maintenance \nPlease sign up via our Eventbrite page. \nWe are running a programme of Orchard care workshops and volunteer days across community Orchards in Bristol\, Bath and South Gloucester. We aim to train up local communities in practical orchard management. \nFor this session our Project Officer Janine\, will deliver a training workshop and practical session in orchard maintenance. We will be carrying out some much needed repairs on the tree stakes and tree ties and carrying weeding and mulching tasks around the trees. \nAll Health and Safety provisions will be covered in the safety briefing at the start of the session. \nNo skills or expertise required\, all training\, tools and PPE are provided.
URL:https://forestofavon.org/event/community-orchard-workday-summer-pruning-and-maintenance-tasks/
LOCATION:Tomarton Crescent\, Tomarton Crescent\, Henbury\, BS107LR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Orchard Maintenance
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250224T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250224T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082502
CREATED:20250116T142620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T174410Z
UID:10000017-1740391200-1740409200@forestofavon.org
SUMMARY:Community Orchard Workday: Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:As part of the ‘Orchard for Pollinators’ Project we are running a programme of practical Community Orchard workshops and volunteer workdays across Bristol\, Bath and South Glos. With the aim of bringing orchards into active management to improve the habitat for local wildlife whilst providing training to volunteers in Orchard management. \nFor this session our Project Officer\, Janine\, will be showing the group how to look after the orchard\, with tasks including weeding and mulching around the trees. \nNo skills or expertise required\, all training\, tools and PPE are provided. Please wear sturdy footwear and suitable outdoor clothing\, a packed lunch and plenty of water. Activities not suitable for under 16’s. Unfortunately there are no toilet facilities on site. Hot drinks will be provided but please bring lunch. \nFor more information and to sign up\, please visit our Eventbrite page. \nIf you have any questions about this event\, please contact janine.connor@forestofavontrust.org.uk
URL:https://forestofavon.org/event/community-orchard-workday-maintenance/
LOCATION:Elderberry Walk Open Space\, Brentry\, Bristol\, BS10 6NW
CATEGORIES:Orchard Maintenance,Training,Tree Care
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250218T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082502
CREATED:20250116T141358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T141614Z
UID:10000016-1739872800-1739890800@forestofavon.org
SUMMARY:Community Orchard Workday: Fruit Tree Pruning
DESCRIPTION:As part of the ‘Orchard for Pollinators’ Project we are running a programme of practical Community Orchard workshops and volunteer workdays across Bristol\, Bath and South Glos. With the aim of bringing orchards into active management to improve the habitat for local wildlife whilst providing training to volunteers in Orchard management. \nFor this session our Project Officer Janine\, will deliver training in the key principles of fruit tree pruning and and practical pruning techniques on young fruit trees. \nAttendees will be taught practical techniques in fruit tree pruning using a variety of tools including hand saws and pole pruners. \nThe day will consist of the training session in the morning and then an afternoon of practicing the techniques learnt under the supervision of Janine. All Health and Safety provision will be covered in the safety briefing at the start of the session. \nActivities are not suitable for under 16’s. Unfortunately there are no toilet facilities on site. No skills or expertise required\, all training\, tools and PPE are provided. Please bring sturdy footwear and clothes you don’t mind getting muddy\, a packed lunch and plenty of water. \nPlease sign up via our Eventbrite page. \nIf you have any questions about this event\, please contact janine.connor@forestofavontrust.org.uk
URL:https://forestofavon.org/event/community-orchard-workday-fruit-tree-pruning-2/
LOCATION:Valley Walk Community Orchard\, The Groves\, Hartcliffe\, Bristol\, BS13 OAF
CATEGORIES:Orchard Maintenance,Training,Tree Care
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250211T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082502
CREATED:20250116T135935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T140027Z
UID:10000015-1739268000-1739286000@forestofavon.org
SUMMARY:Community Orchard Workday: Restorative Pruning
DESCRIPTION:As part of the ‘Orchard for Pollinators’ Project we are running a programme of Orchard maintenance workshops and volunteer days across Bristol\, Bath and South Glos. With the aim of recruiting and training up volunteers to have the skills to care for their local community orchards. \nFor this session our Project Officer Janine\, will deliver training in restorative fruit tree pruning on mature apple trees including key priciples and practical techniques. We will be using a range of hand tools including long handled pruners and pruning saws. \nThe day will consist of a training session and demo to start\, followed by supervised practical work on the trees. \nAll Health and Safety provision will be covered in safety briefing at the start of the session. \nNo skills or expertise required\, all training\, tools and PPE are provided. Please bring sturdy footwear and clothes you don’t mind getting muddy\, a packed lunch and plenty of water. Unfortunately there are no toilet facilities on site. Volunteering can be physical work on uneven or wet ground. Work is at your own pace and we will aim to provide a range of tasks for all abilities. Not suitable for under 18’s \nPlease sign up via our Eventbrite page. \nIf you have any questions about this event\, please contact janine.connor@forestofavontrust.org.uk
URL:https://forestofavon.org/event/community-orchard-workday-restorative-pruning/
LOCATION:Cock Road Ridge Open Space\, Bristol\, BS15 9SQ
CATEGORIES:Orchard Maintenance,Training,Tree Care
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250203T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T082502
CREATED:20250116T134845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T140437Z
UID:10000014-1738576800-1738594800@forestofavon.org
SUMMARY:Community Orchard Workday: Fruit Tree Pruning
DESCRIPTION:As part of the ‘Orchard for Pollinators’ Project we are running a programme of practical Community Orchard workshops and volunteer workdays across Bristol\, Bath and South Glos. With the aim of bringing orchards into active management to improve the habitat for local wildlife whilst providing training to volunteers in Orchard management. \nFor this session our Project Officer Janine\, will deliver training in the key principles of fruit tree pruning and practical pruning techniques on trees aged 5 – 10 years of age. \nAttendees will be taught practical techniques in fruit tree pruning using a variety of tools including hand saws and pole pruners. \nThe day will consist of the training session in the morning and then an afternoon of practicing the techniques learnt under the supervision of Janine. All Health and Safety provision will be covered in the safety briefing at the start of the session. \nActivities are not suitable for under 16’s. Unfortunately there are no toilet facilities on site. No skills or expertise required\, all training\, tools and PPE are provided. Please bring sturdy footwear and clothes you don’t mind getting muddy\, a packed lunch and plenty of water. \nPlease sign up via our Eventbrite page. \nIf you have any questions about this event\, please contact janine.connor@forestofavontrust.org.uk
URL:https://forestofavon.org/event/community-orchard-workday-fruit-tree-pruning/
LOCATION:Yate Common Orchard\, The Road to Nowhere\, Yate\, BS37 4PR
CATEGORIES:Orchard Maintenance,Training,Tree Care
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