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 |
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| 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 |
