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RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS COMPETITION

Win an Orchard Pass for you and a friend Sharing a little kindness in difficult times – Random Acts of Kindness Week 14-20 February 2021 Many people are struggling at the moment – unable to see loved ones; battling with home-schooling; missing normal lives.   Random Acts of Kindness Week comes at a time when showing […]

Plant a Pip

Plant a pip and grow a tree

Brogdale’s ‘Grow a Pip’ lockdown project – why not give it a grow?! We’ve come up with a great idea to give the kids something to do whilst they are stuck at home.  They could have a go at growing their own apple pip into a tree. At Brogdale Collections, one of our key areas […]

Volunteer at Brogdale

Volunteer at Brogdale

2021 – THE YEAR TO TRY SOMETHING NEW?Find out about volunteering at Brogdale Collections     Making plans and fresh starts in 2021 For many of us, the last few months have given us cause to reflect on the things that are important to us.  With a series of lockdowns restricting everybody’s movements and activities, […]

Brogdale Collections Fieldfares and Redwings

Fieldfares and Redwings

In the aftermath of autumn`s completion of harvest, a generous carpet of apples usually awaits the immigrant thrushes, particularly Fieldfares and Redwings.

The Orchard

The Orchard – a valuable winter food source for birds

Fieldfares and Redwings In the aftermath of autumn`s completion of harvest, a generous carpet of apples usually awaits the immigrant thrushes, particularly Fieldfares and Redwings. The Fieldfare; with its pale grey rump and black tail, contrasting brown back and white belly is a familiar orchard visitor from northern and central Europe. Sometimes occurring in hundreds, its […]

Our Calendar of Events for 2021

Brogdale’s 2021 schedule of workshops and events Brogdale Collections in Faversham has a terrific programme of rural workshops and courses planned for 2021 which are perfect for anyone who loves growing, making or nature.  Most of the courses take place in the orchards and buildings at Brogdale and are delivered by friendly, knowledgeable specialists. Check […]

BROGDALE COURSES – GREAT IDEA FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS

Give the gift of a wonderful rural experience for Christmas Brogdale Collections in Faversham has a varied programme of rural workshops and courses planned for 2021 which are perfect gifts for anyone who loves growing, making or nature. Most of the courses take place in the orchards and buildings at Brogdale and are delivered by […]

HOW OUR VOLUNTEERS AND SUPPORTERS HELPED BROGDALE SURVIVE 2020

HOW OUR VOLUNTEERS AND SUPPORTERS HELPED BROGDALE SURVIVE 2020 Although we are still living  in uncertain times, we thought it would be heartening if we shared some positive news and warm wishes. Thank you Brogdale would like to say a massive thank you to our staff, volunteers, supporters, visitors and customers who have all played […]

The National Fruit Collection is one of the largest fruit collections in the world and is located at Brogdale Farm, near Faversham, Kent.

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