HOUSEBUILDER DONATES TO TAUNTON-BASED CHARITY
Vistry Group, which builds Bovis and Linden properties, has donated much-needed items this Christmas to Taunton-based homeless charity, Arc. The housebuilder, which is building new homes at Orchard Grove, arranged a collection point and donated a selection of everyday...
ORCHARD GROVE: NEW VIDEO SHOWS PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
A new video has been developed to provide a unique insight into Comeytrowe's growing new garden community. With drone footage captured from day one, aerial images show the sheer scale of this impressive project and the immense progress that has been made since work...
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON SITE IN DECEMBER 2023?
A new parcel has been released, paving the way for more residents to join Orchard Grove as the development grows. This is a welcome piece of progress as we reach the end of another year on site. This month marks the start of the team installing new footpaths for...
WHAT’S ON THIS CHRISTMAS
There is much merriment to be had locally this Christmas, with a host of exciting events taking place across Taunton and the surrounding area. Take a look at some of the seasonal highlights happening right on the doorstep of Orchard Grove this year. Rumwell Farm Shop...
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON SITE IN NOVEMBER 2023?
An exciting step closer, the Pocket Park is nearing completion now, with the play equipment installed and checked. The final elements of landscaping work are taking place and the plan is to open the park next month. One side of the Pocket Park will feature a 400...
DR BIKE DAY HELD AT ORCHARD GROVE
As part of an initiative to promote sustainable travel, residents at Orchard Grove in Comeytrowe were offered free bike servicing at a Dr Bike Day event, hosted by Somerset Council’s Travel Plan team. The Travel Plan has been created by Somerset Council, thanks to...
ORCHARD GROVE PRIMARY: WORK UNDERWAY ON SOMERSET’S FIRST NET ZERO SCHOOL
The start of work to build Somerset’s first ever carbon net zero school was marked with a timber framing ceremony yesterday, after land at the Orchard Grove housing development in Taunton was handed from the Orchard Grove Consortium to Somerset Council. Orchard Grove...
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON SITE IN OCTOBER 2023?
Moving well into Autumn now, work will take place to move some key projects forward. It is expected that Pocket Park will have play equipment installed this month and it means that the play area will soon be completed, which we know Orchard Grove families will...
FREE DR BIKE EVENT AND UP TO £250 IN GREEN TRAVEL VOUCHERS
Please see below for the latest event and initiatives coming up, as part of the Travel Plan for the Orchard Grove. FREE DR BIKE EVENT Is your bicycle in need of some TLC or could do with a safety check? Good news! Dr Bike will be visiting Orchard Grove on Sunday 24th...
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON SITE IN SEPTEMBER 2023?
As we head towards autumn, work continues on the Pocket Park, with the play equipment expected to be delivered later this month. While unfortunately there have been some delays to the completion and opening of this area, work is well underway and nearing the...