CELEBRATE SOMERSET DAY, WITH LOCAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Orchard Grove residents are invited to join the countywide festivities as Somerset Day returns on the weekend of 10-11 May, with more events than ever before planned across the region. Somerset Day Weekend Set to Shine Communities across the region are preparing to...
BUS SERVICE NOW CONNECTS ORCHARD GROVE TO TAUNTON AND WELLINGTON
Orchard Grove residents can now enjoy convenient public transportation with the launch of a new electric bus service. The 22/22A/X22/22C route, which became operational on April 20th, connects the development to Taunton town centre, Somerset College, Musgrove Park...
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON SITE IN APRIL 2025?
April brings exciting progress at Orchard Grove with the completion of key community facilities and the start of new development phases. Highfield Park will be seeded, with benches installed, before being opened to the public. This new open space will provide a...
ORCHARD GROVE WELCOMES ARRIVAL OF BUS SERVICE
Orchard Grove residents will soon benefit from a new, environmentally-friendly transport link, as First Bus introduces electric bus services to the development starting on 20th April 2025. The 22 service will connect Orchard Grove to Taunton, Wellington, and...
SCHOOL CELEBRATES WORLD BOOK DAY IN STYLE
Orchard Grove Primary School was transformed into a literary wonderland on 6th March as pupils and staff celebrated World Book Day with enthusiasm and creativity. The school corridors were filled with characters straight from the pages of beloved books as children...
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON SITE IN MARCH 2025?
March brings several key milestones at Orchard Grove as we see the completion of major infrastructure projects. The park and bus transport hub construction will be finished this month, delivering this essential community facility on schedule. The surrounding...
NEW CARE HOME COMING TO ORCHARD GROVE
A new care home is set to become part of the growing Orchard Grove community now that it is fully funded and ready to be built. The 68-bedroom residence, which will be developed on the 'employment land' at the top of the site, will offer high-quality care in...
ORCHARD GROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL’S DEFIBRILLATOR APPEAL GETS A BIG BOOST
Orchard Grove Primary School's campaign to install a community-accessible defibrillator has received a significant boost, with the Orchard Grove Consortium pledging £1,500 towards the project. The school, which opened its doors in September, only launched its...
WORK BEGINS ON ORCHARD GROVE’S NEW CIVIC SQUARE
Construction has commenced on a new civic square at Orchard Grove, marking an important milestone in the development's commitment to creating vibrant community spaces. This area is designed to be a place where community life can flourish The square, scheduled...
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON SITE IN FEBRUARY 2025?
Development work continues to advance steadily across Orchard Grove as we enter February. The park and bus transport hub construction is in its final stages, with teams working to complete this vital community infrastructure. Once finished, these facilities will...