Event

Apples and Pears: A history of orchards in the Borders and North Northumberland

Talk by John and Elizabeth Towner, based on the research for their book Apples and Pears, published in 2024 by Berwickshire Naturalists' Club. This fascinating book traces the history of orchards in the Scottish Borders and north Northumberland from their rise in the early 12th century to their decline by the early 20th century and their recent revival.

Event Start Date Saturday, 14 November 2026 2.30pm
Event End Date Saturday, 14 November 2026 4.00pm
Cost Free to members; visitors £5 including 2 free plant raffle tickets
Event Location St Mary's Parish Centre, Thornhill Road
Ponteland
Northumberland
NE20 9PZ
Event Contact Roz Cooper
Telephone 01207 529163
Contact plantheritagene@gmail.com
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