The whole project has consumed 12 tons of subsurface (Type One to be technical) and five tons of dust (3mm to dust). The Parish Council paid for the subsurface (Coneygree is rented from the Council) and ECO provided all the labour, transport and paid for the dust.

Our thanks go to Cotswold Canal Trust for sourcing the dust and to Andrew Cozens for lending his 3 ton trailer.

Millender Cider and Perky Perry for sale

Don’t forget you can now buy our locally made cider and perry which has been carefully matured for over six months in rural Nupend before being packaged and stored in Millend.

£2.50 per 500ml bottle.    (6+ abv)

New All-weather Path for Coneygree Orchard

The final phase of re-surfacing the public permissive footpath in the Community Orchard has been completed.

On the left can be seen the last stretch of the sub-surface which has been consolidating since Easter. The upper part of the photo shows the finished article. This will be capable of taking kiddies buggies and prams, invalid wheelchairs and even mobility scooters. Unlike the woodchip we first had, it will be functional in all weathers

The team, below,  are spreading, watering and compacting the dust brought by a fleet of wheelbarrows.

Next time you are out for a walk towards the canal, say, use our footpath and enjoy the patches of wildflowers and the young fruit taking shape on the trees.

Regular Off Sales

Bottles, cases and party boxes are available from our Off-Sales department at Hazel Cottage, Millend.

Ring 823425 in advance for best results, or e-mail tom@hazelcottage.eu

Sunny BBQ weather? Buy a party box for £28

Millender Cider and Perky Perry are also available in 10 litre boxes, that’s 17 pints at less than £ 1.75 a pint.

Deliveries available by negotiation