Thatchers Cider has launched its 2023 Community Orchard Project, looking to give away 500 apple trees to community groups nationwide, in urban and rural communities.
To launch the new campaign, Eleanor Thatcher (left) visit the Farm Animal Sanctuary, in Evesham, which received a bundle of apple tresse as part of the 2022 Thatchers Community Orchard Project. Pictured with her (left to right) are Connah Barr, Jan Cooper, and Nick Jones, from the sanctuary
This is the third year of the project. Groups can apply to be considered for a bundle of five apple trees each by clicking here.
A simple application form asks for details of the community group, describing how the trees will be of benefit to them. Applications close on 3rd February.
“Planting trees means so much to us as cider makers, and we want to spread our passion far and wide,” said fourth generation cider maker Martin Thatcher, who planted his first apple tree aged five.
“We all know that planting trees helps the environment, but being out in nature is so good for wellbeing too. Over the last two years our project has been able to help residential groups rewild their communities and help care homes create peaceful havens for residents.
“We’re looking forward to hearing from groups again in 2023 and help spread our love of apple trees far and wide.”
In 2022, Thatchers gave away 350 apple trees to more than50 organisations across the UK, doubling the number it was able to support in the project’s first year.
