Stebbing Parish CouncilStebbing Community Orchard
In 2007 Daphne Rogowski, a resident of Stebbing, bequeathed a parcel of land in Stebbing Green to the Trustees of the Stebbing Village Hall. The land is approx. 3 acres and laid to meadow, and a section was assigned as a small orchard. In 2012 and 2014, 13 trees were planted, including 11 apple trees. Since then, the meadow has been left as a sanctuary for wildlife, insects and wildflowers, cared for by a local volunteer. However, the attention of local deer and rabbits have taken its toll on the orchard element and currently many of original trees are in a poor condition. The site was classified a Local Green Space in 2022 in the Stebbing Neighbourhood Plan due to its environmental value, but it attracts very few visitors.
In 2026 the Stebbing Parish Council saw an opportunity to make this a restoration community project, involving various groups within the village and turn the area into a Community Orchard for the benefit of all. Grants from Uttlesford District Council's Zero Carbon fund and our two District Councillors have allowed this project to commence.
This web site will chart the progress of the project and give out updates and information to villagers.
Latest Updates
Work on plannning the design and content (what type of trees) and setting up the infrastructure for the orchard has began and will continue all summer.
The Stebbing Orchard team will have a stall at the Village Fayre on June 7th. Where you can see possible orchard designs and vote for your favourite, volunteer to help out with the orchard, particularly to help out at the tree planting day early next year. And to put your name down if you want to sponsor a tree for a loved one. Please come along.
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