Charlie ArmourSenior Horticulturalist

Charlie is our 'No Dig Diva guru', she has the brilliant green fingers and has helped me develop a redundant two acres of land into a productive vegetable plot. She is an avid supporter of Charles Dowding and we have been using the ‘no dig’ method to grow our fruit and vegetables. Under Charlie, our plot is growing and thriving, look out for the fruits of our labour at the Vegetable Diva in many an offering.

Charlie ArmourSenior Horticulturalist

Charlie is our 'No Dig Diva guru', she has the brilliant green fingers and has helped me develop a redundant two acres of land into a productive vegetable plot. She is an avid supporter of Charles Dowding and we have been using the ‘no dig’ method to grow our fruit and vegetables. Under Charlie, our plot is growing and thriving, look out for the fruits of our labour at the Vegetable Diva in many an offering.

Les DaviesOrchard Manager & Mendip Tree Warden

Les Davies manages our orchard and we are honoured to have such a talented person on board, he has spent the whole of his life in connection with the land. For nearly 20 years he was the Senior Warden for the Mendip Hills AONB. His apple orcharding background goes back 40 years, making him much sought after for courses and contracting work throughout the West Country.Current Posts HeldPresident of the Mendip SocietyMember of Youth Environmental Awards Committee – Royal Bath & West England SocietyColumnist for Mendip TimesCouncil of Royal Bath & West England SocietyOrchard Mentor – Chalice Wells TrustLifetime member of Avon & Somerset Search & Rescue teamAwards

  • 2014 – Coopers Trophy for Craftsmanship in the Cider Industry at the Bath and West Show
  • 2012 – Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS)
  • 2012 – Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal for services to public safety, through his work with Search and Rescue
  • 2011 – Nominated a Champion of the Environment in the Mid Somerset News & Media Heart of Somerset Awards
  • 2005 – MBE for contributions to the Environment for his work within the Mendip Hills AONB
  • 2002 – Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal for services to public safety, through his work with Search and Rescue

Les DaviesOrchard Manager & Mendip Tree Warden

Les Davies manages our orchard and we are honoured to have such a talented person on board, he has spent the whole of his life in connection with the land. For nearly 20 years he was the Senior Warden for the Mendip Hills AONB. His apple orcharding background goes back 40 years, making him much sought after for courses and contracting work throughout the West Country.Current Posts HeldPresident of the Mendip SocietyMember of Youth Environmental Awards Committee – Royal Bath & West England SocietyColumnist for Mendip TimesCouncil of Royal Bath & West England SocietyOrchard Mentor – Chalice Wells TrustLifetime member of Avon & Somerset Search & Rescue teamAwards

  • 2014 – Coopers Trophy for Craftsmanship in the Cider Industry at the Bath and West Show
  • 2012 – Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS)
  • 2012 – Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal for services to public safety, through his work with Search and Rescue
  • 2011 – Nominated a Champion of the Environment in the Mid Somerset News & Media Heart of Somerset Awards
  • 2005 – MBE for contributions to the Environment for his work within the Mendip Hills AONB
  • 2002 – Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal for services to public safety, through his work with Search and Rescue

Hannah ThorleyHorticulturist

I have an Honours degree in Biology and recently completed an Organic Farming Apprenticeship in Ireland, followed by working at a permaculture resort and restaurant in Sweden.  I have rediscovered my passion for baking and cooking, and in reconnecting with food and community causes. I have a passion for horticulture and sustainable agriculture which I am hoping to develop further through my work at the 'No Dig Diva Plot'. Other interests include the sea, music and discovering new and interesting places.

Hannah ThorleyHorticulturist

I have an Honours degree in Biology and recently completed an Organic Farming Apprenticeship in Ireland, followed by working at a permaculture resort and restaurant in Sweden.  I have rediscovered my passion for baking and cooking, and in reconnecting with food and community causes. I have a passion for horticulture and sustainable agriculture which I am hoping to develop further through my work at the 'No Dig Diva Plot'. Other interests include the sea, music and discovering new and interesting places.