New Community Orchard in Whitehawk

A new orchard will be planted by the community at the top of the Race Hill in Whitehawk, Brighton.

On Saturday 26 January, between 10am and 2pm residents will help plant and look after the new orchard which will be planted on the land surrounded by Wilson Avenue, Swanborough Drive and Race Hill Allotments.

The project has been set up by Harvest Brighton and Hove, an organisation that encourages the people of Brighton to grow and eat their own food. The organisation helps people to learn how to grow your own food and share your locally produced food with the rest of the local area. To find out more about Harvest Brighton and Hove, please visit www.harvest-bh.org.uk

Harvest aims to increase the space available to grow food and help people to have a better access to locally grown food. They also aim to teach local people how to grow their own produce and the benefits of buying and eating local produce.

88% of local residents are in favour of the orchard and the space will be ideal for dog walkers, children’s play, nature lovers, picnics. The local residents can get involved in the management of the project, the maintenance and can also share the produce that the orchard provides.

For more information, or to get involved, contact Helen Starr-Keddle, Harvest Brighton and Hove’s Development Officer.

You can call her on 01273 431718 or email helen@bhfood.org.uk

From Woodingdean you can get on the number 22 bus, the number 2 or the 2A and get off at Race Hill Bus stop. The site is a short walk from there. To find out more about bus times please visit www.buses.co.uk

Date: Saturday 19 January
Entry: Free
Time: 10am to 2pm
Venue: Racehill Orchard, BRIGHTON