St Anns Community Orchard

STAA runs a Community Orchard on the St Anns Allotments. It is a lively hub of educational and community life centered on local children and families.

It was set up in September 2001 on several overgrown allotments. The plots – which include mature fruit trees, a pond and a stream - were cleared and planted up by volunteers, schools and community groups.

STAA currently employs three highly trained members of staff who have skills in teaching and playworking within the Forest Schools philosophy. They develop and maintain the Community Orchard to ensure it continues to evolve as a thriving educational and community resource. There are regular activity days and open days.