History was made on this day. The last of the great orchards around The Eversdens was grubbed out around 50 years ago. On this day a new Village Orchard was planted. (Click for list.) These pictures show the band of volunteers receiving instruction and getting stuck into the work. It will be a while before you can pick your own apples, pears, and plums (including the famous Eversden Gage) but it will be wonderful watching the orchard mature. (See reprint from Tail Corn - Winter 2010)
It was good to see families out making a mark on the landscape. It was a blustery day. A fallen tree in Harlton Road cut off electricity to much of the area but not soon enough to prevent a welcome coffee-break for the workers. Paul and Margaret Tebbit wish to thank all who turned up to be part of this historic day. (DF)