ORCHARD GROVE PRIMARY LAUNCHES WALKING BUS WITH A DIFFERENCE
Orchard Grove Primary School kicked off its first-ever walking bus on Tuesday 4th November – and it was anything but ordinary. Complete with a boom box, wheelbarrow, dinosaur tail, and plenty of dancing shoes, the school's inaugural walking bus brought a fun and...
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON SITE IN NOVEMBER 2025?
Work continues to progress steadily across Orchard Grove this November, with several key developments taking place. Replacement tree planting will take place at Highfield Park and Manor Park this month, replacing trees that were affected by the exceptionally dry...
NEW CARE HOME UNVEILED AS ‘GREENLANDS MEADOW’
The care home currently under construction at Orchard Grove has been officially named Greenlands Meadow, with plans to open a marketing suite in May 2026. Greenlands Meadow, part of Amica Care, is being developed within the Orchard Grove community. The brand-new...
DEVELOPERS SAVE THE DAY AT ORCHARD GROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Housebuilders and their suppliers have come to the rescue of the development's primary school after plans to create a new outdoor learning space hit an unexpected snag. Back in July, Orchard Grove Primary School received welcome news – they had been awarded a grant to...
OFF TO A CIVILISED START: CIVIC SQUARE TAKES SHAPE
Construction is well underway on the new civic square at Orchard Grove, marking an exciting milestone in creating a vibrant community hub where residents and visitors can gather, relax and connect. Located within the employment area at the top of the site, the civic...
DR BIKE EVENT PROVES A HIT WITH RESIDENTS
Orchard Grove residents turned out in force for a free Dr Bike event on Saturday 27th September, with the initiative proving so popular that queues formed throughout the day. The event saw expert mechanics offer free mini-services and safety checks for residents'...
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON SITE IN OCTOBER 2025?
Work continues to progress steadily across Orchard Grove this October, with several key developments taking place throughout the site. Construction and landscaping of the new civic square continues to advance, marking an important milestone in the development of this...
MAJOR ROAD IMPROVEMENT NEAR ORCHARD GROVE COMPLETED EARLY
Residents of Orchard Grove can now enjoy smoother journeys to and from the M5 following the early completion of a major road improvement scheme on the A38 Chelston Link Road. The £5.7 million upgrade of the road, which links Wellington to junction 26 of the M5, was...
DRAIN BLOCKAGES – A LETTER TO RESIDENTS
September 2025 Dear Resident, We write to share our concerns about the number of sewage blockages occurring in our local drainage system and to ask for your help. Unfortunately, we have experienced repeated blockages within a foul manhole. Upon investigation, these...
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON SITE IN SEPTEMBER 2025?
Work continues to progress steadily across Orchard Grove this September, with several key developments taking place throughout the site. Following the extreme dry weather experienced over the summer months, re-seeding work will take place at Manor Park and Highfield...