TRANSITION TOWN
DORCHESTER
Situated on the edge of Poundbury is Under
Lanche Community Farm, an ingenious
project run by Transition Town Dorchester
T
he group was set up six years ago to bring people
together to counter the effects of climate change and
economic instability.
With support from local businesses, The Duchy of
Cornwall and plenty of hard work from members they
have transformed redundant land into a successful, thriving project.
Director of Transition Town Dorchester, Jenny Shackleford says:
“It’s about building resilience in a time of energy crisis and uncertain
futures. Rather than campaigning or talking about green issues, we take
direct action and focus on renewable food production.”
The group keeps bees, hens, geese and ducks. Nearby, they also
manage Poundbury Community Orchard, which includes 60 heritage
apple and pear trees. Not to mention a wildlife pond that is now fenced
off and starting to establish itself.
The community farm/orchard is behind the Dorset Centre for the
Creative Arts, off Middle Farm Way in Poundbury. Workdays at the
farm are held most weekends, with shared lunches and tea breaks with
everyone welcome to come and join in.
Jenny Shackleford added: “We believe that people who share the
work, should share the produce. We will also have individual spaces in
our fantastic new polytunnel.”
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