Working party dates (normally the second Sunday of the month, times are 10:00 - 12:00 unless otherwise stated)
Planned working party and other event dates
10 December
14 January 2024 - followed by Wassailing the orchard
11 February
17 March - one week later than normal to avoid Mothering Sunday
14 April
12 May - 3 way orchard visit with Baslow and Tideswell
9 June - Midsummer picnic will be after either the June or the July working party
14 July
3 August - Bradwell Gala
18 August - one week later than normal to avoid Bradwell Open Gardens
8 September
13 October
19 October - Apple Day
10 November
8 December
Obviously we need to look after each other and abide by the Covid-19 guidelines, and we have carried out a risk assessment. In particular, if you are thinking of coming along to any working party, please read the following carefully:
- No-one should attend work parties if they feel unwell or if anyone in their household has symptoms of Covid-19
- Social distancing of at least 2 metres must be strictly adhered to by all work party attendees
- Work back to back or side by side rather than face to face
- Members must bring their own tools and equipment. No tools or equipment should be shared
- Members must bring their own food and drink for break times
- Tasks will be assigned to specific people at the start of the work party to reduce the number of people mixing
- The lawn mower and strimmer are to be wiped down with antibacterial wipes before and after use. Only Steve Taylor and David Harson are permitted to use these machines
- If anyone begins to feel unwell during the work party they must go home as soon as possible
- If anyone develops symptoms of Covid-19 after the work party, please inform Bridget as soon as possible
- If First Aid is required during the work party, try to assist at a safe distance from the casualty. Where possible advise the casualty what to do themselves
The above must be adhered to throughout each work party but as we will be outdoors the risk will be low and hopefully we can safely enjoy working in the orchard - as a socially distanced group.
Working party dates are normally the second Sunday of the month, 10:00 - 12:00 unless otherwise advised.
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