DOZENS of children rolled up their sleeves to plant apple trees and a hedgerow at Bidlea Dairy in Twemlow.
About 30 children, aged from two up to teenagers, took part in the planting day, which was organised by Paul Kemsley from Goostrey.
The children live in Holmes Chapel and Goostrey, and planted five apple trees and 150 hedge plants near the shop at the dairy.
Paul said: “The young people planted old-fashioned Cheshire apples such as Withington Welters and Bee Bench, all of which used to grow locally 100 years ago, and will provide a home for wildlife and tasty fruit for us in years to come.
“We are so grateful to Ray Brown at Bidlea Diary who is always so supportive of local events involving the local young people.”
The children were accompanied at the planting day by their parents, and the event adhered to social distancing guidelines.
The Bee Bench was first exhibited in 1934, and its apple’s name comes from the Victorian habit of placing bee skips in their orchards so the insects would aid pollination. The Withington Welter dates back to 1883.
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