What’s On at Fruit Works
Workshops • Volunteer Days • Community Events
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Summer pruning workshop at Sapgate Gardens, Thornton, Bradford.
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Wassail - a winter celebration of orchards through song, ceremony and silliness at Meanwood Valley Urban Farm.
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Community apple pressing at Wycliffe Gardens in Shipley.
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Volunteer day at our tree nursery near East Keswick.
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Fruit tree grafting workshop at Hollybush Conservation Centre in Kirkstall.
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Winter fruit tree pruning workshop at Redcliffe Community Orchard in Keighley.
We want to make fruit growing a part of our culture here in West Yorkshire.
One of the ways we do this is by hosting fruit growing skills workshops, practical volunteer days and seasonal orchard celebrations.
Workshops: We teach winter and summer fruit tree pruning and fruit tree grafting, blending theory and hands-on practice to help you gain skills and confidence in fruit tree growing.
Volunteer Days: We invite people to join us at our fruit tree nursery near East Keswick where we propagate, nurture and grow hundreds of trees every year.
Community Events: Whatever the season, orchards have something exciting to offer. We host Blossom Picnics in the spring, Apple Days in the autumn to celebrate the harvest and make delicious juice, and Wassails in the depths of winter.
Upcoming Events
Pruning Trained Fruit Trees
This course will show you how to prune a trained fruit tree to maintain its desired form, as well as health and fruit productivity.
Summer Pruning
Learn how to prune your stone fruit trees in summer to keep them well maintained and productive.
What to Do With All These Apples?
Learn how to pick, store, juice, ferment, and enjoy your fruit harvest.
Learn How to Set Up Your Own Community Orchard
In this interactive workshop, the Fruit Works team will explain how to set up a Community Orchard.
End-Of-Season Sale
We’ll be at Kirkstall Valley Farm selling wonderful varieties of apple, pear, plum and cherry trees! Don’t miss out on this great chance to get trees at discounted prices.
All details:
Make Your Own Apple Trees: Bench Grafting
Learn how to create apple trees to the size and variety you want using traditional grafting techniques.
Restorative Pruning: Restore the Health of Older Fruit Trees
Learn how to bring older trees back into good health so they continue to live productive lives.
Formative Pruning: Learn How to Prune Young Trees
Learn how to prune young fruit trees to boost their growth and ensure they have a solid branch framework.
Pruning: The Basics
Come along to our hands-on workshop that covers the theory and practical skills required to prune your fruit trees.
tbc The Basics of Apple Identification
Learn the tools to identify apple varieties by their shape, color, taste, and season in this informative beginner-friendly course.
What to Do With All These Apples? Keighley
Learn how to pick, store, juice, ferment, and enjoy your fruit harvest at Woodville Community Ltd. This workshop is part of the Fruitful Bradford Project.
What to Do With All These Apples? Wibsey
Learn how to pick, store, juice, ferment, and enjoy your fruit harvest. This workshop is part of the Fruitful Bradford Project.
What to Do With All These Apples? Shipley
Learn how to pick, store, juice, ferment, and enjoy your fruit harvest. This workshop is part of the Fruitful Bradford Project.
What to Do With All These Apples?
Learn how to pick, store, juice, ferment, and enjoy your fruit harvest.
Pruning Trained Fruit Trees
This course will show you how to prune a trained fruit tree to maintain its desired form, as well as health and fruit productivity.
Summer Fruit Tree Pruning
Learn summer fruit tree pruning with Fruit Works Co-operative at the beautiful Swillington Farm.
Summer Fruit Tree Pruning
Learn summer fruit tree pruning with Fruit Works Co-operative with the folks of Sapgate Gardens.
Understanding Pests & Diseases (Fruit Trees)
This course provides an overview of common pests and diseases affecting fruit trees, focusing on identification, prevention, and management.
Scything
Learn how to use and maintain a scythe: a traditional tool used to cut grass and vegetation.
Learn How to Set Up Your Own Community Orchard
In this interactive workshop, the Fruit Works team will explain how to set up a Community Orchard.
Make Your Own Apple Trees: Bench Grafting
Learn how to create apple trees to the size and variety you want using traditional grafting techniques.
Top Grafting: Learn How to Grow Multiple Fruit Varieties on One Tree
This workshop consists of a demonstration of top grafting to show the theory and practice for you to apply elsewhere.
Make Your Own Apple Trees: Bench Grafting
Learn how to create apple trees to the size and variety you want using traditional grafting techniques.
Make Your Own Apple Trees: Bench Grafting
Learn how to create apple trees to the size and variety you want using traditional grafting techniques.
Pruning: The Basics
Come along to our hands-on workshop that covers the theory and practical skills required to prune your fruit trees.
Wassail at East Riddlesden Hall
Wassail with us at the beautiful East Riddlesden Hall. Expect songs, ceremony, and winter cheer.
Pruning: The Basics
Come along to our hands-on workshop that covers the theory and practical skills required to prune your fruit trees.
Restorative Pruning: Restore the Health of Older Fruit Trees
Learn how to bring older trees back into good health so they continue to live productive lives.
Wassail Celebration
Wassailing is an ancient English tradition that involves celebrating orchards with hot apple juice, food, songs, and community spirit.
Maintenance Pruning: Maintaining the Health of Mature Fruit Trees
Learn the theory and practical skills behind pruning mature fruit trees to keep them healthy and productive.
Formative Pruning: Learn How to Prune Young Fruit Trees
Learn how to give fruit trees the best start in life with formative pruning.
Leeds Industrial Museum Apple Day
Join us for a community apple day celebration, where we will be making apple juice using a traditional manual scratter & apple press.
Workshop Feedback
Participants say…
“The knowledgable staff member made the session fun and exciting, explained things really well and let us have a go while always supervising.”
“The teaching style is calm, conversational and I never feel talked down to or like the trainer’s way is the only way. I like how space is made for discussion and attendees with knowledge and experience are included and given space to share.”
“Friendly and approachable workshop leader. I liked the way information was delivered, easy to understand and remember. Lots of hands on time with the trees using what we learned.”
“I liked the enthusiasm of all involved. Very organised event with very clear instruction on tasks. A hugely enjoyable day, among an age range & background of like-minded people.”
Want to arrange a workshop or event for your group?
Our events are perfect for bringing your team, friends, group or club together for a unique outdoor learning experience. Email gini@fruitworks.org.uk with enquiries.
Grafting
We offer private grafting courses in March. You’ll learn traditional fruit tree grafting techniques and get to bring home your very own apple trees that you’ve created.
Pruning
We offer private pruning courses from December to the end of February, and May to the end of August. Discover the mindful puzzle of fruit tree pruning and enjoy a day outdoors helping trees thrive and fruit more bountifully.
Apple pressing
We can organise and run an apple pressing day for your community group in the autumn. We bring the pressing kit and plenty of apples and will guide you through the apple pressing process. Apple pressing is a fun activity for all ages and a great way to bring people together.