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                                                    Allotments can include
                                                    environmental projects
                                                     like this bug hotel on
                                                        one of our plots.








      too, as well as fruit including strawberries,   don't need to be an experienced gardener
      raspberries, apples, and pears.       to tackle an allotment, you just need
                                            commitment,  and  our more  experienced
           You don't need to be an          members  are  always  on  hand  to  offer
      experienced gardener to tackle        advice and help.
        an allotment, you just need         The upside of all this is not only the
                                            produce you get to eat and share, but the
                commitment.                 joy of being outside enjoying fresh air. The
                                            allotments'  location  makes  them  an  ideal
                                            spot for nature watching.
      But be warned while there is great joy in   If you think an allotment is something you
      harvesting something you have nurtured   would enjoy pop down to the site, there is
      from seed, there is also the need for some   usually someone about and you can see for
      hard work.                            yourself what we have on offer.
      Basically, you need to be prepared to spend
      a couple of hours a week on your plot. You   Sarah Cliss



















                       Produce from one of our plot holders this summer.

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