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October 7, 2024

Newquay Community Orchard has received the prestigious President’s award from The King’s Foundation for its “Outstanding Contribution to Community Activities”.  The awards scheme involves candidates being nominated by individuals and by The King’s Foundation, with winners chosen by the Royal Founding President, His Majesty King Charles III. The objective is to share best practices and […]

August 28, 2024

This September, we’re holding our 5th annual Fayre, which brings together the absolute best of our community. The Orchard Fayre is a celebration of the Orchard, the activities and support we offer, and as a beautiful space for everyone, featuring the best of local food, crafts and entertainment.

July 30, 2024

Newquay Orchard has once again received the coveted Green Flag Award after achieving the international quality mark for parks and green spaces. This is the fourth year in a row that Newquay’s 7-acre community green space has been recognised for what it brings to the town.

July 23, 2024

On Saturday 20th July, Newquay Orchard staff, volunteers and learners revelled in yet another successful Newquay Pride march.

July 4, 2024

We launched our Orchard Wellbeing sessions as part of the Youth Engagement Project after the Easter Holidays. We have just completed our first half term block of these sessions and have been really heartened by the engagement and feedback we’ve had from the young people involved.

May 24, 2024

Located in our community building is Heart & Soul, our on-site community cafe.

What began as a simple food van to feed our volunteers as they planted the first seeds and trees of Newquay Orchard has blossomed into our beloved community cafe which uses produce grown just yards away in the market gardens.

May 10, 2024

Sascha began his journey at Newquay Orchard as a volunteer, where he enjoyed working with plants but wanted to learn more. This led him to enrol onto the Level 1 Learning and Employability and Progression (LEAP) course delivered by Newquay Orchard. Upon completing the course, Sascha transitioned to become a lead volunteer with the Adult Education Team at Newquay Orchard.

April 25, 2024

Imagine Outdoors is on a mission to create fun learning experiences in the natural environment, teaching children through play and curiosity to respect themselves, each other, and the environment, and all the while instilling a natural sense of responsibility for our planet.

It’s a passion project for Matt & Gemma, whose mission is to nurture a love for the outdoors in everyone they meet!

March 27, 2024

We have a vibrant hub of learning, growth, and empowering social mobility here at Newquay Orchard. At the forefront is Stephanie Lenson, our dedicated Education and Employability Officer, whose passion and commitment in developing positive change for people, helps drive our educational programmes and offers so much direction for our learners.

March 27, 2024

One of our core principles is that ‘everyone is welcome!’ at Newquay Orchard.

Our mission is to offer a supportive environment for individuals with diverse neurological needs, particularly those within the autistic community.

March 7, 2024

On International Women’s Day, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on the incredible women leaders at Newquay Orchard. From CEO Charlotte, to Hetty managing our sustainable horticulture, each woman brings unique perspectives, strengths, and a sincere dedication to championing diversity, inclusivity, and female empowerment in both the workplace and our wider community.