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Holme Grown Allotment Society Web Site : Visitor

On April 1st 2010, the Holme Grown Allotments Society achieved its first dream. The site was officially handed over to the society by the Parish Council, on a 15 years lease.

Activity in the early days was furious. Plots to be marked out, ground to be prepared, and supplies to be ordered.

The change was dramatic. Within only a few weeks, lands that had previously been grazing paddock was transformed. Plots were fenced - ground was double-dug and copious supplies of bark, compost and top soil were added.

We are now over a year on. Most of the plots are now in active cultivation with a fantastic yield. Just as important
there is a real community spirit - people working together - sharing success ( and failures) and proud of what
has been achieved. This is in no small part down to the committed leadership of Chairperson Jo, but also to the
hard work of everyone who makes our allotments a special place.

In all, there are 29 plots, all of which have been allocated. There is a waiting list, and this will be reviewed from time to time, when the degree of activity has been re-assessed. People wishing to be considered for a plot should contact the Secretary by email : HGAS Secretary