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Acorn Bank – Winter Pruning Workshop

Name: Acorn Bank – Winter Pruning Workshop
Start: 2019-12-07T10:30:00+00:00
End: 2019-12-07T15:30:00+00:00
Location: Acorn Bank

December 7, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 3:30 pm

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Apple day events and orchard courses

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Join our Orchard team for a day to learn how and why we prune fruit trees in Winter

The day will include an introductory talk and tour of the Orchard, followed by expert tuition in pruning and an opportunity to get hands-on with helping to prune Acorn Bank’s apple collection under the supervision of our Orchard team. Teas, coffees and a 2 course lunch will be provided by our tearoom. Please wear sturdy footwear and warm weatherproof clothing.

Saturday 7th December 2019 10.30am – 3.30pm
£30 pp
Booking essential – please email birkett@nationaltrust.org.uk, or phone 017683 61467 and ask for Heather.
Price to include – introductory talk and demonstration, expert tuition, hands-on opportunity to help summer-prune the Acorn Bank Fruit Collection, 2-course lunch.
Max 15 people
Not wheelchair Accessible
Assistance Dogs only
Meet in the Drawing Room
Price includes Admission
Please Book individually. This event is not suitable for large groups

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Date:: December 7, 2019
Time:: 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Website:: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/acorn-bank

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National Trust
Website:: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk

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Acorn Bank; Temple Sowerby, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 1SP United Kingdom
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