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Weather in Duchess Green

We have installed a Accur8 DWS7100 weather station in Duchess Green which is sending a weather report to weathercloud.net every 10 minutes.  Weathercloud is a free website that shares reports from weather stations around the world.  The nearest one to ours is in Saltash.  One of the problems with it being free is that there are lots of adverts on the site - you need to be very careful if you sign up (which is free) that you don't accidentally sign up to an advert.

However, the little graphic below shows you the latest reading from Duchess Green without logging in.  At present we are still configuring this but do talk to the LOG committee if you have questions or thoughts.

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Sketching Summer - 1 August 2026

On 1st August, 2026, I chose four loosely-connected places on behalf of The Art Club, Landulph, to be vantage points in an open-air (‘plein-air’) art trail. All strikingly different, they offered botanical illustration, architectural drawing, lush landscape and a wide sweep of the Tamar that brought in Saltash bridges. They were Duke Orchard: haven of tranquillity; the Church of St Leonard and St Dilpe, where historian Andrew Barrett had agreed to be present to chat and answer questions; Duchess Green, the large wild space, seen as the hub, with summer music and food. and Neal Point, giving a wide sweep of the Tamar and Saltash bridges, with glimpses of bird-sanctuary wilderness.  

Non-artists were invited to share in the event and linger in the venues, to enjoy the day.  Over 40 people came including at least 8 artists. As the instigator of the event, I flitted from one place to another, talking to residents and visitors from some distance, and still managed a long chat with Andrew about the early church in the SouthWest, and the Tamar Valley in particular. There were prizes for children’s art such as stick-sculptures and rock-painting.  On the day, the sun shone but not too hot; the food was delicious (especially the lemon drizzle cake) and the Players’ impressive programme of summer music was enjoyed by their now-fans from the slopes of the Green.  The atmosphere was as usual here: friendly and relaxed, many in best summer outfits to mark the occasion. Not half an hour after I finally made it home, Elouisea, one of the Art Club members, sent a poem ‘Memories for the Day'. 


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Counting the Trees in Spring 2026

Over 350 trees have been planted by volunteers in Landulph Orchard Green over the last 2 years.  In spring 2026, we examined and catalogued all the trees.

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Duke Orchard

The first field above the church, Duke Orchard (///harmless.tanked.proved), is primarily an orchard containing about 60 apple, pear, plum, cherry, damson and nut trees.  Planting was completed in March 2024 and in time we hope it will look like this.  There is a firm path from Church Lane to a picnic area with seating and a lovely view of the church.  The grass between the trees will be left long in summer to encourage wild flowers to grow but with mown paths between the trees and additional seating areas.

The official opening was on 27 April 2024. 

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Introduction

In 2022, two fields near Landulph Church were made available by the Duchy of Cornwall via the tenant farmers, the Best family at Marsh Farm, for a Community Orchard.  

A grant from Farming in Protected Landscapes (FIPL) was received for 60 trees and fencing of the site.  Following a public consultation in early 2023, a working group of Landulph Parish Council was set up to manage the project.  The Working Group reports to the Parish Council on a monthly basis with recommendations for approval by the Parish Council.  These reports can be viewed on the Working Group page of the Parish Council website.

In May 2023, an online survey was conducted.  Although there were only 21 responses, there were many suggestions about the ambience of the fields and the things should be included.  See link below for results of survey.  

Online Survey May 2023 Results (pdf)

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Funding

24th June 2025

New grant awarded to improve accessibility

Landulph Parish Council currently manages Landulph Orchard Green, comprising Duke Orchard and Duchess Green, which has been transformed from silage fields into a vibrant biodiversity haven for the local community. 

Despite its appeal, access remains challenging for people with disabilities, families with prams, and those with limited mobility. To address this, the Parish Council will use Community Levelling Up Programme funding to enhance accessibility and provide regular local events. Improvements will include renovating an old track to create a turning and drop-off area at Duchess Green and upgrading paths using recycled hardcore to allow easier access for people with disabilities and families with young children. To support small community events such as fruit tree pruning, cider making, wildlife walks, and school or festival activities, the site will be equipped with essential facilities including compostable toilets, a field shelter, and bike stands in both fields. A dedicated, community-managed website and social media presence will also be developed to share the area's history, promote events, and document wildlife sightings.

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