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MANEA ALLOTMENT ASSOCIATION

allotmenting is for them but would like to
have a go. We also have some raised beds
on our communal plot which are just £5 and
are suitable to grow a small mix of crops
Our members range in age from young
families to teenagers, and upwards to
people who are still happily working their
plots into their seventies and beyond.
You don't need to be an
experienced gardener to tackle
Summer is here, and with it comes the
hopes of a fruitful few months ahead for the an allotment, but you do need
members of Manea Allotment Association. commitment
Since the autumn, we have welcomed a
number of new members to our happy You don't need to be an experienced
band of gardeners, but we still have a few gardener to tackle an allotment, but you
plots looking for someone to take them on do need commitment, and our more
and bring them to life once more. experienced members are always happy
Manea Allotment Association Committee to offer a helping hand and some friendly
members have worked hard to clear the advice.
vacant plots, making them ideal for those If you think you would enjoy an allotment,
ready to get stuck in and have a go at then drop an email to: maneaallotments@
growing their own. yahoo.com
For just £35 a year, you can have a full plot Or pop down to the site, there is usually
to grow whatever you fancy. someone about, especially in the morning
We also have half-plots for £15 for those and at weekends, and you can see for
who may feel a bit daunted by taking on yourself what we have on offer.
a full one, and for those, who are not sure Sarah Cliss

Communal area One of the raised beds

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