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Lewes Farmers' Market Win Award Lewes Farmers Market picked up the award for Best Farmers Market 2012/13 at The Sussex Food and Drink Awards on 31st January at The Amex Stadium in Brighton. Thanks to all those that voted for us !

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Resources

  • Can Farmers' Markets Improve Access to Fresh Local Produce for Families on Low Incomes? Anne-Marie Bur Common Cause Co-operative, 1999, 9pp. (Free) (Download PDF doc)
  • An Evaluation of Three Farmers' Markets in Lewes Anne-Marie Bur, Topsy Jewell, and Katharine Rayner, Common Cause Co-operative, 1999, 53pp. (Download PDF doc)
  • An Evaluation of Two Village Produce Markets. Rolvenden and Broad Oak Brede. John Russell and Kate Hart Common Cause Co-operative, 2002
    (Download PDF doc)
  • The Friendly Vegetable Book Tina Deubert Common Cause Co-op, 2004 40pp. (OUT OF STOCK) (Download PDF doc)
  • Healthy Eating Initiatives and Food Provision in Primary and Secondary Schools Anita Tull Common Cause Co-op, 2001, 136pp. (OUT OF STOCK)
  • Local Sussex Meat. Where to find it and How to Buy it. Report and Directory. Compiled by Steve Newman for Common Cause Co-operative 2005 (Download Report and Directory)
  • Local Produce Survey, Lewes Area Lucy Alston Common Cause Co-operative, 2005 (Download PDF doc)
  • Reducing Food Miles: Forging Better Links Between Food Producers and Village Shops in Sussex Anne-Marie Bur SRCC, 38pp. (OUT OF STOCK)

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Ringmer Orchard
About Ringmer Orchard

A beautiful  orchard of heritage apple, pear and plum trees planted in December 2005 on Broyle Place Farm, land kindly donated by Anthony Tasker. We manage the site organically to keep the trees healthy and support native wildlife.  Become a member or adopt a tree to support the orchard and in return you get a share of the harvest and free training on caring for a fruit orchard. Contact us to find out more: tel: 01273 470900    Membership Form

Any surplus fruit from the orchard is available for sale to the general public on set harvesting dates or through the local greengrocers.

Orchard Planting Plan


 
Ringmer Orchard Gallery

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News

!Volunteers wanted early September for cutting orchard meadow!

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contact Katharine 01273 470900/ 07887828249

19th May onwards alternate Sunday early afternoons

 Weeding around the young trees, checking trees and wildflower border


Other dates 

15th June 6pm- late  Plum Tree pruning and Summer BBQ £15 non members

plum tree with fruit

21st July weights on trees

3rd August 10am-12pm weights on trees

31st August 10am-12pm weights off trees

7th September cutting meadow

14th & 15th September raking grass

28th September Harvest Day

13th October 2-4pm  Late Harvest