At Meadow Orchard, we’re excited to harvest our yellow London Clay for pottery, perfect for low-temperature wood-fired ceramics. The site, once tennis courts, is rich in clay and ideal for sustainable, locally sourced materials. Our permaculture ethos aligns with using local sustainable materials. We’ve built a clay roundhouse, a natural puddled clay pond, a clay oven, a clay rocket stove and now pottery feels like the next step. In spring, we’ll begin harvesting and testing the clay with local artists and ceramicists. Early test results are promising, and we can’t wait to share the process. Get in touch if you’d like to join us on this creative journey!
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Golden Spine 9 Qi Gong – Wednesday 18th June
Qi Gong Classes – Dates for your diary Join us for a short course of 3 sessions of Golden Spine 9 Qi Gong with Maggie Byrne of Dragonfly Soul Connections. This is a modern movement developed by founder of the Holistic Healing College, Blue Marsden. The Qi Gong movements can help to reduce stress and improve overall wellContinue reading “Golden Spine 9 Qi Gong – Wednesday 18th June”
Swift Nestboxes and the Circular Economy
Swifts are captivating summer visitors, known for their acrobatic flying and high-speed maneuvers. These social birds, returning from South Africa each May, are facing a decline in nesting sites due to building renovations. To support swifts, consider installing Swift Nestboxes on your home. These boxes, made from reclaimed materials, provide a durable, safe nesting space. The Harringay Swift Group offers installation assistance and a demonstration swift call module to attract the birds. By participating in initiatives like Swiftmapper, you can also contribute to citizen science and support swift conservation efforts in your community.
Biochar Burn @MOP
Site Closed Today Edit: We regret to inform you that Meadow Orchard is closed today due to Storm Darragh. In light of the yellow weather warning and the potential risk of falling branches, we have made the decision to close the site for safety reasons. We appreciate your understanding. The activity We will be preparingContinue reading “Biochar Burn @MOP”
Drum Circle 22/12/24
Drumming Circle for the Winter SolsticeSadly Novembers Drum Circle was cancelled due to Storm Bert, but thankfully Maggie returns to Meadow Orchard on the 22nd of December to celebrate the Winter Solstice with her lovely community drum session! The beautiful Roundhouse is available for the session if it’s a little too cold to drum outside.Continue reading “Drum Circle 22/12/24”
Drum Circle 24/11/24
Drumming Circle around the firepit Get ready to join us for a Drumming Circle where we’ll come together for good vibrations and hands on drumming! Come join us at the Meadow Orchard Project for a fun and rhythmic drumming circle event! Let’s gather together around the firepit to create music, connect with others, and enjoyContinue reading “Drum Circle 24/11/24”
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