Despite the rain, we had an enjoyable and productive day in the orchard! We visited a parishioner’s garden, where we carefully dug up the offered three small walnut trees and replanted them as a ‘trinity’ in the orchard, just to the right of the gate as you look into the green space.

A photo of the largest tree was printed and presented to the parishioner as a small token of thanks for their generosity. 

We also made an effort to trim the hedge along the roadside, but as it proved unsafe with passing traffic, this will be revisited when conditions allow.

The next orchard session will take place on Friday 12th December 2025, when we plan to tidy the hedging, plant bulbs along the fence where there are gaps, and, if possible, dig up another walnut tree that has become entangled with an apple tree in the parishioner’s garden.

Bungay Conservation Volunteers 

Ditchingham Parish Council would like to thank the Bungay Conservation Volunteers for their continued hard work and dedication in maintaining the Community Orchard and keeping it a lovely space for residents and visitors to enjoy.