Seven young cooking and/or edible apple trees, two cherry trees, and one edible pear tree have been sourced from a local supplier and planted for the benefit of the community. These trees are expected to grow and provide stunning spring blossoms for years to come, while also serving as a valuable nectar source for much-needed pollinators.

Cath Holmes, Chair of Incredible Edibles Accrington:

“The community garden at Oak Hill Park is open to the public, and Incredible Edibles Accrington encourages the community to come and pick their own produce once the trees begin to bear fruit in a couple of years time. Residents are reminded to pick responsibly, ensure they know what they are picking, and clean the produce before consuming or using it in recipes like crumble.”

Incredible Edibles Accrington was established in 2011 with the aim of increasing the amount of local food grown and eaten in the town. The Incredible Edible movement began in 2008 in Todmorden by Pam Warhurst and Mary Clear. Incredible Edibles Accrington is a voluntary group that grows edible foods in public sites around Hyndburn, which anyone can help themselves to. Surplus plants and produce are donated to the community and foodbanks.