You may be aware that Dave Orme, Plot 9A, (a plot holder at the allotments since 25 December 2008 until 15 September 2024) had an Anderson Shelter on the plot which he used as his shed.

When Dave relinquished his plot it was decided to remove the shelter to retain and refurb it for history and relocated it to the orchard area.

To relocate the shed, committee members, Tony, Gill and Bruce, along with plot holders Donna and Alan Footitt (Plot B) along with the ride-on mower successfully moved the shelter in to location at the orchard where it has under gone a total restoration by Tony and Gill in September.

Thank you to Ian Patterson (Plot 41) and Dave Orme for delving in to the history and providing the information as to how the Anderson shelter came to be at the allotments many years ago. This information will be created into a booklet to be placed at the shelter to be shared by all.

Please see pictures of the Anderson shelter before and after the refurb.

Many thanks to all who attended the summer social event on 10th August 2024! A huge turn out of plot holders, family and friends.

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A big thank you to all plot holders, family and friends who attended the 2023 summer social event, it was a huge turn out! 

Many thanks go to those who helped with the event set up, donated raffle prizes,  provided food & drink, helped on the day and the big clear up after the event! Continue reading→

Back in the April 2023 Newsletter, it was announced that all plot holders could take part in the tallest sunflower competition. The rules were simple, grab some free sunflower seeds from Gill, stick them in the ground and nurture them and help them grow!

Judging was due to take place in September, however many are going by their sell by date! So the judging took place at the end of July. Continue reading→

It is that time of the year when the wet stuff falls from the sky, often putting the majority of us off visiting the allotments. That does not mean that your allotment can’t be doing something useful without you being there!

Have you considered harvesting rainwater for use during the warmer weather? All you need is an above ground structure, some guttering and downpipe and a water butt or similar container.Continue reading→

There was a great turn out on Saturday 22nd October for the pumpkin competition. A crowd gathered around the tables outside of plot 32, eagerly awaiting the weigh in of the heaviest pumpkins! Continue reading to find out the results of the competitions!

The Countesthorpe Gardens and Allotment Society Committee was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty The Queen.

Reigning for over 70 years, the Queen ruled for longer than any other Monarch in British history, becoming a much loved and respected figure across the globe.

The committee sends their deepest condolences to the Royal family at this sad time. 

Back for it’s 3rd year, the competition to see who has grown the heaviest pumpkin! 

There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places and there are two categories that you can enter into, the Mammoth & Giant Atlantic and the Normal Halloween Pumpkins. 

The long awaited compost toilet ‘The Bog’ is now open for business!

It was appreciated during the summer fun day at the weekend.

It is located behind the green container, it features a solar powered light, water pump and running water. The toilet will be available to use during the season whilst the water is turned on. Please keep an eye out for posts on the website and posters on the main gate for notifications as to when the water will be turned on and off.

Please see the attached pictures for instructions on how to use it, as it is slightly different to other toilets you have used. You will need to read the instructions or you will be left, quite literally in the dark, when you close the door.