Orchard Trust

11/06/2026

Drop by our stand at Big Health 2026 in Gloucester today!

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11/06/2026

Looking for a meaningful Father’s Day gift with a personal touch? Why not adopt one of our lovely alpacas and support Orchard Trust at the same time! 🦙

Hope, Bubbles, Primrose and Omie are some of the friendly faces you can meet here at our smallholding in the beautiful Forest of Dean. They’re full of personality and bring so much joy to the people who visit us, especially the people we support every day at Orchard Trust.

When you adopt an alpaca, you’re helping us care for our animals and maintain a welcoming space where the whole community can come together, connect with nature, and enjoy special moments with our animals.

With an annual alpaca sponsorship, you’ll receive:
- A beautiful colour alpaca card
- A personalised sponsorship certificate
- Twice-yearly updates about our alpacas

We’d also love to welcome you to visit our site, where you can meet, feed and spend time with our alpacas in person. Whether you’re popping by for a peaceful afternoon or bringing family along, everyone is welcome.

Find out more and sponsor an alpaca here: https://orchard-trust.org.uk/product/sponsor-an-alpaca/
📍 Orchard Trust, GL17 9PD

Every sponsorship and donation helps us continue supporting people and caring for our animals. Thank you for being part of our community 💚

10/06/2026

Trampolines aren’t just for fun, they can also be life-changing therapeutic tools.

Rebound Therapy uses the gentle movement and rhythm of a trampoline to support people living with disabilities and conditions including Motor Neurone Disease (MND), cerebral palsy, autism, and spinal cord injuries.

For those living with Motor Neurone Disease, low-impact movement can help maintain mobility, flexibility, balance, and body awareness in a safe, supportive environment.

All our Rebound sessions are tailored to the individual by our qualified team, helping people move with confidence, comfort, and enjoyment.

Ask us about our FREE taster sessions!

📞 01594 861702
📧 [email protected]
📍 Orchard Trust, GL17 9PD

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10/06/2026

Less than a month left to get your OrchardFest merchandise!

With only a month left until our ordering deadline on Friday, 5th July, we wanted to gently remind everyone to get their OrchardFest merchandise ordered in time!

We have a range of extra-comfy hoodies to keep you warm when the sun goes down, classic T-shirts, and fun bucket hats.

Wearing them is such a wonderful way to show your support for the Orchard Trust community. Every single penny from these sales stays right here to help fund our care homes, day services, and support work across the Forest of Dean and Gloucestershire.

The team and our residents are already getting so excited. It is going to be incredibly heartwarming to see everyone wearing their gear while we all cheer on Summer Night City, Quo-Incidence, The Forest Kelts, and all the other brilliant performers who are coming out to support us. 🎶✨

👉 Take a peek at the shop before 5th July: orchard-trust.org.uk/product-category/orchardfest-merch-2026/

🎟️ P.S. If you haven't managed to book your spot yet, tickets are still available for a little while longer: skiddle.com/e/41778294

09/06/2026

This Carers Week, we want to take a moment to recognise and celebrate the incredible dedication of our care staff. Every day, they bring compassion, patience, and professionalism to the people we support, making a real and lasting difference to their lives.

Their work goes far beyond meeting needs — They provide comfort, dignity, and reassurance. They are often the familiar face that brightens someone’s day, the steady presence in difficult moments, and the kind voice that brings calm and confidence. The impact of what they do cannot be measured in tasks alone; it is felt in the wellbeing, happiness, and trust of those in their care.

We truly value the commitment, resilience, and heart our care staff bring to the role. Whether it’s through small acts of kindness or extraordinary efforts in challenging circumstances, their contributions are seen, appreciated, and deeply respected.

To all our care staff during Carers Week, and every week, we thank you for the essential work you do and the difference you make in our community.

Visit our website to find out more about what we do and offer: https://orchard-trust.org.uk/work-with-us/vacancies/

08/06/2026

We are getting so excited to welcome you to our Farm Placements Open Day next Monday, 15th June!

If you, a family member, or someone you support is interested in learning more about what we do, this is the perfect, relaxed chance to come and get a feel for our farm placements. Our smallholding and allotment offer a safe, supportive, and gentle outdoor environment designed specifically for adults with learning or physical disabilities.

It’s about so much more than just enjoying the fresh air. It’s a space for learning real skills, growing independence, and reaching personal goals at your own pace.

What you can look forward to:

- Taking a peaceful tour of the site
- Meeting our wonderful animals
- Having a go at some fun, free taster sessions in animal care and gardening

Whether you are a prospective participant, a family member, or a support worker, we would absolutely love to meet you and show you around.

🗓️ When: Monday, 15th June 2026, 10am - 12pm
📍 Where: Orchard Trust, GL17 9PD
📩 Cost: Completely FREE!

If you’d like to find out more or let us know you're coming, please feel free to drop us a message here or email our friendly team at [email protected]. We can't wait to see you at Stowfield!

06/06/2026

Could you lend a hand at our Summer Events? 💚
We are looking for wonderful volunteers to join our friendly team for our two biggest celebrations of the year at our Stowfield site in Lydbrook:

🌸 Our Annual Summer Fair: Sunday, 5th July (1pm - 4pm)
🎶 OrchardFest Accessible Music Festival: Saturday, 15th August (2pm - 10:30pm)

Whether you can help run a fun stall, serve up refreshments, or simply help welcome visitors, your time will make a massive difference to our residents and community. It’s a lovely way to meet new people, enjoy some live music, and support our work across the Forest of Dean.

If you’d love to get involved and volunteer with us, we would absolutely love to hear from you! Drop us a message or email: [email protected]

05/06/2026

At Trust Our Voice meeting the reps from each service were joined by Kate who was involved in the Clearwell Recreation Ground Project, she was looking to get feedback from the group about the benefits of being outside, what things they would like to see in the park/recreational grounds and what accessible features make it easier to use the space.

Great session everyone!

Follow this link to find out more about the group: https://orchard-trust.org.uk/meet-the-team/trust-our-voice

We love running groups like this that give everyone a voice. If you’d like to support our charity’s work, you can donate safely online here: https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/9851 #!/DonationDetails

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