Gardening at Margaret Wright Community Orchard & Allotment

Maintaining the orchard and allotment in good condition ensures it's a great space for the local community to enjoy - many of whom don't have their own gardens.


Location
Whitehill Road
Cambridge
CB5 8LZ
Date and time
09:30 - 11:15
Wednesday, 4th of March 2026
Who this task will support
Margaret Wright Community Orchard
The orchard is a greenspace for community members to learn practical gardening skills. The fruit is shared with volunteers and the Abbey Food Hub for local people to access. (w3w: return.awards.risk)

Join Abbey People to maintain the Community Orchard and allotment.🌳

Help care for greenspaces that are in a key wildlife corridor in the Local Nature Recovery Plan identified by Cambridge Nature Network.

We will support with orchard and allotment maintenance and clearing overgrowth. All equipment and refreshments will be provided.

This session will be led by Abbey People who will provide details of the task and a safety briefing.

📌 Located at the end of a driveway off Whitehill Road (pictured). What3words: oath.tries.name


Abbey People support those most at-risk through targeted community projects, provision of general anti-poverty support such as community food provision, supporting access to education and employment, projects to improve the environment, and by developing a culture of volunteering in the community.


How are you getting there?

Meet at the task
I will make my own way to the task
  • Unknown runner

Who's going

  • Harriet Prior

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Location
Whitehill Road
Cambridge
CB5 8LZ
Date and time
09:30 - 11:15
Wednesday, 4th of March 2026
Who this task will support
Margaret Wright Community Orchard
The orchard is a greenspace for community members to learn practical gardening skills. The fruit is shared with volunteers and the Abbey Food Hub for local people to access. (w3w: return.awards.risk)
Walkable

As you will make your own way to the task, feel free to walk or run as you wish.

Ideal for beginners

Whitehill Road
Cambridge
CB5 8LZ


Catherine
Led by Catherine

GoodGym Cambridge Trainer


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Age Restriction

GoodGym welcomes anyone aged 18 or over. If you are under 18 then you will be unable to participate in any GoodGym activity

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