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Luton’s Parks and Countryside Service is launching a programme of works to care for and improve community orchards across the town, running now through to spring 2026.
Luton’s Parks and Countryside Service is launching a programme of works to care for and improve community orchards across the town, running now through to spring 2026.
Looking after Luton’s orchards
Looking after Luton’s orchards
Press release 18 August 2025
Coming to a community orchard near you - orchard work this autumn, winter and spring.
Luton’s Parks and Countryside Service, supported by Luton Orchards, Penrose Roots to Recovery, BCN Wildlife Trust and others, is launching a programme of works to care for and improve community orchards across the town, running now through to spring 2026. The project is funded by the Defra Coronation Living Heritage Fund.
We’ll be giving some care and attention to these and other orchards:
People’s Park community orchard
Bide-A-While orchard
Stockingstone Meadow fruit trees (near Bide-A-While)
Limbury Meads community orchard
Chaul End community orchard (sports ground behind community centre)
Wigmore Valley Park Peace Garden orchard
Runley Road Folk Fruit orchard
Grasmere Nursery
What will be happening?
What will be happening?
Works will include improvements to access, new information boards as well rainwater harvesting or access to water. Contractors will clear scrub and add post and rail fencing where needed. We’ll also be planting a small number of carefully selected trees as well as repairing damaged and missing tree stakes and guards on existing ones. You can also expect some tours and apple-themed activities popping up across Luton.
Get involved
Get involved
Whether you’re a regular visitor, a local resident, or just curious, we’d love you to get involved.
As part of the project, there will be volunteer workshops and seasonal 'orchard blitzes' where you can learn new skills and help care for these valued community spaces. We’ll share the event schedule soon.
Konni Deppe, Project coordinator, Luton Orchards said: “We want to let people know something’s happening in their local orchard, spark interest and maybe even inspire new orchard champions.”
Contact
Contact
To find out more, or express interest in volunteering, please contact konni@lutonorchards.org . Dates will be on our What's on.
Hazel Simmons MBE, Leader of Luton Council said: “Our community orchards are more than just green spaces – they’re part of our town’s heritage and a valuable resource for people to enjoy, learn from, and care for. This project is a great opportunity for residents to get involved, whether that’s by lending a hand, picking up new skills, or simply appreciating what’s on their doorstep. By working together, we can make sure these orchards continue to thrive and benefit Luton for years to come.”
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