FAMILIES will be able to learn how to grown their own produce, thanks to a £2,000 donation.

Crosstown Community Orchard, the first oF its kind in Knutsford, has received funding to start educational workshops.

Warrington-based industrial developer Chancerygate and construction contractor Triton Construction, made the donation.

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The two companies are currently working together to deliver phase two of the £33 million, 207,000 sq ft Novus business park on Knutsford’s Parkgate Industrial Estate.

The money will enable the volunteers to buy new equipment and host horticultural-themed workshops for people of all ages on topics such as how to grow produce and build bird houses.

Adam Keppel-Green, chairman of Crosstown Community Orchard, said: “We were delighted when we were offered this great donation, which will help us bring the community into the orchard for interactive workshops and teach us all new skills.”

The orchard is just half-a-mile from the Novus development on Mobberley Road.

The first 38 fruit trees were planted in February 2021.

Since its official launch in August 2021, volunteers have been educating the community on the benefits of conservation and horticulture.

Chris Brown, Chancerygate development manager,said: “Crosstown Community Orchard is a brilliant local initiative which is so involved in bringing educational projects to the residents of all ages in Knutsford.

“It is a pleasure to support the orchard on its plans to host horticultural workshops and look forward to seeing the local community make use of the orchard and its educational resources this summer.”

Philip Dyer, Triton Construction business development director, said: “We are thrilled to be able to extend our reach into the local communities we work within.

“We are delighted to have been able to work with Chancerygate and the Crosstown Community Orchard to help fund the provision of valuable education, wellbeing and community space for all to enjoy.”