OBee NEWS
October 2007
What's been happening at Orchard Barn?
Currently, Sarah is up to her ears in grant applications which will hopefully fund some major conservation projects next year. Our 'harvest' this year has been abundant on many, many levels. From 'finding' this site and the help we have received, to the many results as listed below. If you aren't already receiving updates about our progress and would like to, please email Sarah.
Its' official! The registration of OBee Community Interest Company is complete. Monday 24th September 2007 Company Listing
Our Autumn Equinox Dance Journey celebration (originally scheduled to be held in Norfolk) was held at Orchard Barn and Sanctuary Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd September 2007
Planning Permission to repair the west elevation of the barn was granted on Friday 21st September 2007. In the new year, we will be offering Master Classes in Heritage Skills such as Using Green Oak and Flint and Cob construction. Email Sarah if you would like us to keep you updated about these classes?
'Official' Gate-opening Ceremony Sunday 16th September 2007. Two local poets Kaaren Whitney and Andi Povey (formerly Gibbons) write new poems to commemorate OBee gate-opening.
Sarah and Maggie (Battisford Historian) interview local resident about his memories of the old house, farmstead and orchard, Friday 31st August 2007
A 1920's photograph of the old house makes a timely appearance in the East Anglian Daily Times, Wednesday 29th August 2007
We welcome your support for our project. You can do this in several ways: -
Many thanks to those of you who are already actively supporting us.
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This project encourages and supports community in re-learning how to work, rest and play together - co-operatively with nature - for the greater good
www.orchardbarn.org.uk © 2007 Wildfire Designs
Photographs © Tony Mounter and Sarah Partridge
Orchard Barn Environmental Education (OBee) CIC
Company Registration Number 6379982
