A HOUSING group has planted a community orchard at its new £1.5 million development in a Herefordshire village.

Kemble Housing unveiled the orchard, featuring a mix of apple, pear and plum trees, at the development in Mordiford which was officially opened in the summer.

WM Housing Group delivered the scheme for Kemble.

It is made up of 12 family homes at Shepherds Orchard which were built to help address a shortage of affordable housing in the village.

The development includes a play area and allotments.

Ten people have signed up for an allotment so far with some already preparing the ground ready to plant up.