Downe village
Friends of Downe Orchard
The Friends of Downe Orchard group operates under the jurisdiction of the London Borough of Bromley Parks Group - to manage the orchard
The aims and objectives of the Group are:
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To help with practical conservation through voluntary action for the benefit of wildlife and the community under the supervision of the London Borough of Bromley (LBB) and its professional officers.
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To help to secure and promote the conservation and protection of the orchard.
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To monitor its plants animals and wildlife habitats and maintain and improve its biodiversity
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To promote its use as a place for quiet, informal enjoyment, recreation and study.
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To foster a sense of Downe community ownership of the orchard
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To assist in providing an educational experience for the general public in the history, natural history and biodiversity of the orchard.
All the above with a view to maintaining a sound financial base and seeking other funding or donations to further activities which meet the above aims and objectives.
The following are the committee members:
Honorary Chair - Declan Wells
Secretary - Zoe Knight
Treasurer – Julian Moore
John Fisher (Bromley Countryside Volunteers)
Steve Barnes
Declan Wells
Paul Gubby
Tony Dixon
Paul Knight
Kay Tremain
Mark Sear
Downe orchard - tree map (as at December 2021)
Downe Community Orchard - 2019 Chair's report
Contact the Friends group - you can send an e-mail via the following panel......
Friends of Downe Orchard - committee documents:
Friends constitution:
Orchard management plan:
Orchard map:
Orchard Event calendar:
CASE Insurance policy
CASE Insurance policy schedule
Meeting minutes: