Norris Hill Community Group

We had our monthly work session at the orchard today. We mowed the grass paths, removed the relentless brambles, sticky Jack, docks and nettles and then we enjoyed some well earned cake and tea. 😊🍏🍎🫖🍰 @OrchardNotes @UK_Orch_Network @NWLeics @NWLEnviro @LeicsCountyHall

@AndrewWoodman @NWLeics @LeicsCountyHall @leicspolice @OrchardNotes @UK_Orch_Network We wanted to create something special for our neighbourhood for everyone to enjoy. We want everyone to feel welcome and to use it and not abuse it. 💚

@norris_group @NWLeics @LeicsCountyHall @leicspolice @OrchardNotes @UK_Orch_Network Sorry to see that, so sad some people take pleasure in doing these things.

Local yobs wrecked two of our apple trees for #WorldEnvironmentDay2023 nice one. @NWLeics @LeicsCountyHall @leicspolice @OrchardNotes @UK_Orch_Network

@OrchardNotes Thank you - I hope they do. 💚

@norris_group Sorry to see that happen. Such a shame. The trees will probably recover and grow on, with any luck.

The grass path has been mown and the Sticky Jack removed from the hedge followed by chocolate cake, tea and an aerial display by the swifts. #communityorchard #ashbywoulds #nationalforest @NWLeics @LeicsCountyHall @UK_Orch_Network

We’ve made it 😀 75 miles, 3 days and our fundraising walk to the @Nat_Mem_Arb is complete. Thanks to everyone who has supported us - and we loved the welcoming committee. justgiving.com/page/arboretum…

A history of hedgerows 🌳 #NationalHedgerowWeek 👉 ptes.org/hedgerow/a-his… @HedgelinkUK @TheTreeCouncil

Here is our lovely hedge from 18 months ago and how it looks today in all its spring glory. #NationalHedgerowWeek #communityorchard @RuthSinger @NWLeics @LeicsCountyHall @NatForestCo

The rain held off and we had a lovely picnic amongst the blossom. #blossomday #norrishill #communityorchard @NWLeics @NWLEnviro @LeicsCountyHall @UK_Orch_Network

Blossom is good for wildlife, good for the soul, and absolutely essential for fruit production, so what better way to celebrate it than with #OrchardBlossomDay!🌸 This week, orchards across the country are opening their doors to celebrate👇 orchardnetwork.org.uk/orchard-blosso… #BlossomWatch

The blossom is beginning to blossom down at the orchard so we had break from litterpicking to sit on our lovely bench and enjoy the view. #communityorchard @awlitterheroes

A great opportunity to enjoy Norris Hill community orchard on #OrchardBlossomDay 🍏🌸 Sunday 30 April, 12-2pm 👇

To celebrate Orchard Blossom Day,we are having a picnic at the community orchard - bring a picnic and enjoy the beauty of our lovely plot. 🍐🍎🍏🌸🌺 #NorrisHill #Ashbywoulds @NWLeics @NWLEnviro @NatForestCo

A work session today and lovely to see Spring has sprung. If you would like to help us in our efforts to make a difference to our neighbourhood, please get in touch as you would be very welcome. 🍎🍏🍒💚🌱💐 #norrishill #ashbywoulds #communityorchard @NWLeics @NatForestCo

Spring is coming. #simnelcake #communityorchard #ashbywoulds @NWLeics @LeicsCountyHall

We are delighted when our youngsters, long after they have left primary school keep coming back! 🥰 These two started #beekeeping when they were 7&8, now almost 15 they are doing their skills section with us for their @DofE @DofENorth @KirkbieKendal #BeekeepersHour @britishbee

Another day, another litter pick and Norris Hill is looking good.🧐🧐🧐 @NWLeics @NWLEnviro @LeicsCountyHall

Schrödinger's NHS worker: Simultaneously too important to strike, but not important enough to be paid properly.

Ready, set, glow! 🎄 With an extra 30% waste created over the festive period, here's everything 'yule' need to know about having a greener Christmas this year 👉 crowd.in/FsVF4f

@MJ_Ellis @NatForestCo @NWLEnviro @NWLeics @LeicsCountyHall We certainly did and thank you for your kind words.😊

@norris_group @NatForestCo @NWLEnviro @NWLeics @LeicsCountyHall I love seeing how the orchard is developing each time I walk past ... thank you for all you do and I hope you enjoyed the well-deserved Christmas cheer 🎄🎅

It may have been cold and damp this morning but we had mulled wine and mince pies to keep us warm at our work session today.☃️🥧🍷#communityorchard #norrishill #ashbywoulds @NatForestCo @NWLEnviro @NWLeics @LeicsCountyHall