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Metalwork
Turn and shape metal on the metal lathe and vertical mill. Fully equiped workshop available, with full training provided on all machinery, woodwork and metalwork. Day Supervisor present to help with your projects, just bring materials. Open Wednesdays and Tursdays 10-3pm. Refreshments available.
› Read moreGreen woodwork
Have a go at heritage skills on the pole lathe and shave horses in our new bushcraft shelter. Supported by the fully equiped workshop, with full training provided on all machinery, woodwork and metalwork. Day Supervisor present to help with your projects, just bring materials. Open Wednesdays and Tursdays 10-3pm. Refreshments available.
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Make 2d and 3d objects. Fully equiped workshop available, with full training provided on all machinery, woodwork and metalwork. Day Supervisor present to help with your projects, just bring materials. Open Wednesdays and Tursdays 10-3pm. Refreshments available.
› Read moreOutdoor Film Show and family picnic
Come to our Stowfield site to enjoy an outdoor film screening. We haven’t decided on a film yet but bring along a picnic and enjoy the wonderful rural setting before settling down for the show. There will be no charge for the show but donations will be welcome and there will be popcorn to buy.
› Read moreChristmas Coffee morning
A Christmas themed coffee morning with homemade cakes and drinks and handmade decorations to buy. We will also have Orchard Trust Christmas Cards available.
› Read moreOrchard Trust Carol Concert
Join our staff and clients along with Lydbrook Training Band to sing along and celebrate the start of the festive season. There will be refreshments available and our Christmas cards to buy. Christchurch Church is accessible with plenty of space for wheelchairs. Parking is available on the road outside.
› Read moreAutumn Craft Fair at Stowfield
Come and see what our crafty stallholders can offer. Get you Christmas shopping done early and enjoy a homemade cake and a drink. We will also have hot lunches available.
› Read more35th Anniversary Summer Fair
A great event for all the family. Summer fun with lots of stalls, live music and food and drink. Plenty of accessible parking and seating and a changing place toilet. The whole site will be open so there will lots of opportunity to see the site and all it has to offer. July 7th 1-4pm […]
› Read moreCarers Week Open Farm Day
A chance for carers, families and clients to visit the Orchard Trust smallholding and see the animals and outdoor areas. Tea and biscuits will be provided. Come and see what we can offer the people you care for. Have a look round and relax in our beautiful rural setting with a cuppa and a biscuit.
› Read moreHalloween Coffee Morning
A spooky coffee morning at our Stowfield site. Homemade cakes and drinks. The site is accessible and open to all. For more information contact the team on site at dayservice@orchard-trust.org.uk or on 01594 861359
› Read moreEaster coffee morning
Come up to our Stowfield site and enjoy a coffee and homemade cake. Timing is 10-12 and there is car parking available along with a Changing Place, toilets and lots of accessible space to get around, sit in peace or enjoy the views and the animals.
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