Meadow Park Community Orchard

Well Done to our very own Councillor, Cllr Neil Joseph and all the volunteers of Meadow Park Community Orchard for all their hard work.

Only their second year, and have progressed from a Level 3 "Advancing" award, to a Level 4, "Thriving" award. They were just a few marks short of the highest RHS Community "Outstanding" Level 5 award.

The Meadow Park Orchard is maintained to a very high standard and the fruit trees once established will provide a food source for the nearby Pupil Referral Unit (PRU). There are 97 sensitively planted trees in memory of those who lost their lives at Hillsborough. Altogether, there are 170 trees as well as soft fruit bushes. There is great care taken in looking after the fruit trees and support is provided by the Council to help with the grass mowing.
The volunteers are clearly passionate about the Orchard and there has been dedication and foresight to develop the following:
• Installation of compost bays
• Picnic space for socialising and relaxing
• 200L water butts are in situ

A new polytunnel has been installed, which will enhance the garden further
• Strips of soft fruit bushes
• Raised beds for vegetable growing
• A herd bed has been established
• Participate and encourage in ‘No Mow May’
• Was awarded a £4K grant from Knowsley Men’s Mental Health Project
• Engaging with pupils from the PRU
The Garden benefits both physical and mental health and it is clear it is going from strength to strength