We’re happy to announce that the New Mills Community Orchard has received a Green Pennant Award® as one of the best green spaces in the UK managed by a voluntary community group.

Eligible green spaces are judged based on how well they fit the following criteria:

• A welcoming place
• Healthy, safe and secure
• Clean and well maintained
• Sustainability
• Biodiversity and heritage
• Community involvement
• Management/Achievements

Read more about the New Mills award here, where you can also vote for Best Green Flag Award® Site.
Congratulations, everyone!

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“Traditional fruit varieties could be lost forever because England’s orchards are dying out, experts have said.”

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There is a short piece in the Buxton Advertiser this week. Link to online version is here.

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