Events and activities

This page lists events and activities organised by Luton Orchards, as well as fruit tree-related activities in the local area run by others.

4 April - digital scan and drone photography at Wigmore Orchard and Stockingstone Road Allotments orchard - come and say hello if you see us
17 April - Presentation at Luton Friends of Parks and Green Spaces, Stopsley
21 April 2024 - Blossom Day, People's Park (small, informal, bring your own picnick)
17 June 2024 - public talk about the Luton Orchards project, Bushmead Community Centre, Luton - time to be confirmed

8 January - short introduction to the Luton Orchards project at the Luton Heritage Forum: Projects and People event, High Town Methodist Church [see the presentation slides]
13 January - pruning course at Luton Hoo Walled Garden (for LHWG volunteers only)
3 February - visit to Scion Swap Day at Buckingham Garden Centre, grafting of trees from Luton
4 February - pruning course at Grasmere Nursery (for nursery staff and local volunteers only, contact us if that applies to you)
17 February - pruning course at Bide-A-While and Farr's Orchard (mainly for Penrose Roots and Edible High Town volunteers, contact us if you're interested)

September and October 2023 - Luton Apple Amnesty - visit ediblehightown.org for details
1 December 2023 - 3.30pm to 7pm - High Town Christmas Fair, St Matthew's Primary School, High Town - Luton Orchards Apple Juice for sale

Orchard Fruits & their Culinary Uses (see flyer), with cook and food historian Monica Askay - Creasey Park Community Football Centre, Dunstable