Welcome
The 'Thundridge Community Orchard' known as 'Jean's Orchard' is an orchard project left in trust to the community by local resident Jean Hobbs who sadly passed away in November 2016. Towards the end of her life she had been investigating ways in which she could give the orchard land to the village to be developed and managed as a community orchard, read more on the about page. The Thundridge Community Orchard is a public green space in the heart of Thundridge, Hertfordshire, run by volunteers for everyone to enjoy. You can visit it at certain times throughout the year to experience its calm and tranquility. We aim to provide opportunities for education, conservation and healthy living and we look forward to seeing you soon.
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Orchard Visiting Times
March 2024 to October 2024. Tuesdays and Wednesday. 10.00 - 18.00.
Saturdays. 10.00 - 14.00. Sundays. 14.00 - 18.00.
Jeans Orchard 2017
Work began in July by volunteers to clear the orchard of shoulder-high nettles, overlong grass, bramble, ivy, nettles, ant nests, mole hills and fallen branches. Some old fruit trees were overgrown and almost overwhelmed by ivy.
Jeans Orchard Awards
We were very proud to win the 'CPRE Rural Living' award presented 13th October 2018.
Volunteering
There are several ways to help keep the orchard neat and tidy for future generations. Visit our volunteers page to view details. Thanks.
Orchard Donating
There are a couple of ways to help keep the orchard thriving for future generations. Visit our donation page to view details. Thanks.
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