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Newquay Orchard March journal
March 30, 2022
There’s a spring in our step this March at Newquay Orchard! As our community of volunteers, visitors and staff at Newquay Orchard relish the lighter evenings we’ve all got a sense of hope and a lightness of step that everyone is enjoying. The daffodils and crocus’ have also cheered up the greenspace in March after […]
Classroom cultivating young minds at the Orchard
March 25, 2022
Growing Futures students recently opened the new classroom building at Newquay Orchard which will be their base for learning in the urban greenspace from now on! As well as the potting shed and polytunnels they’ll now have 2 classrooms and a teaching kitchen to learn in. The sustainable timber frame building took 12 months to […]
Looking after your mental health, it’s in our nature
March 17, 2022
Andrew Howell has been appointed as a governor of the Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust which looks after the mental health care provisions across the county. He will be representing the West constituency which includes Newquay. As a governor Andrew will oversee and provide accountability to The Trust whilst they make decisions that will affect […]
Newquay Orchard February journal
February 23, 2022
February has been a month focussed on growth and learning here at Newquay Orchard. From the volunteers to the Growing Futures students, everyone has had the chance to try something new. Read on to find out exactly how and what we’ve learnt this month. Newquay Orchard volunteers were invited to a potentially lifesaving CPR workshop! […]
Learn and grow with Newquay Orchard at the market garden 6 week course
February 14, 2022
The Newquay Orchard team are running a new 6 week course giving people aged 18 – 24 the opportunity to grow food and achieve a qualification in horticulture. Designed for people who are out of work or education the course will take place at Fentenfenna Farm, Ruthvoes, which is a short drive from Newquay and […]
Growing Futures open day at Newquay Orchard
February 8, 2022
Newquay Orchard’s education team are inviting young people to explore what it’s like to learn at the community garden on Tuesday 22 February, 10am – 2pm. Drop in environmental and horticultural activities will give attendees a taster of what the curriculum is like here at our alternative learning environment. A tour of the greenspace will […]
Treviglas students are learning horticulture skills with Newquay Orchard
January 31, 2022
Students from Treviglas Academy have been learning horticulture skills with the Newquay Orchard team at Fentenfenna Farm in Ruthvoes, near St Columb Major. So far students have learn from Rosie and Ellie the importance of using tools safely, how to make vegetable beds using the Charles Dowding no-dig method and work as a team to […]
Newquay Orchard January journal
January 24, 2022
As January brought a fresh start for many people, the team at Newquay Orchard are continuing to provide the same vital support to the community. A renewed sense of hope is felt by many of us here as frosty mornings, blue sky afternoons and dramatic sunsets have welcomed us through January. This month we welcomed […]
A year at Newquay Orchard
December 20, 2021
2021 has been a year of milestones reached and memories made here at Newquay Orchard. We are so proud of our community who have continued to support one another, contributed to our urban greenspace, helped us grow like never before and celebrated the biodiversity that is becoming abundant in our corner of the world. January […]
Newquay Orchard November e-journal
November 22, 2021
It’s been a non-stop November here at Newquay Orchard! As we head into winter, a time of year when many people struggle with low moods, our volunteers have been building friendships, confidence and footpaths. Newquay Orchard have been out and about Our volunteers have had the opportunity to get involved with other worthwhile projects this […]
We’re flying the flag as one of the UK’s best greenspaces
November 18, 2021
Our volunteers and delivery officers have recently raised a Green Flag Award which is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces. 2021 was a record-breaking year for the Green Flag Award, as the scheme marks its 25th year. Newquay Orchard is one of over 2,000 celebrating success after being given the award in […]
Make our space your space this festive season
November 17, 2021
Newquay Orchard is inviting local makers, creators and sellers to share their community building in the run up to Christmas. Behind the bifold doors in Canteen at the Orchard is a space perfect for retail. You’ll get a whole room to fill with your products as well as 2 tables, access to wifi, joint promotion […]