Topic: We got our grant

[manicscousers]

that says it all, we've been grated £4,700 to develop the new piece of land to give us back some of the land the club took off us, we're all very excited, our quarterly meeting is tomorrow so Big News  ;D

[cambourne7]

gosh you can get lots done with that :)

[manicscousers]

the biggest item is a 42x14 ' polytunnel so's everyone can have a share, also, one area is to be raised beds, for our less able mates, I think it's going to be a toss up who is going to be knackered enough first..there are 400 flags to be laid and fencing around it to be done, after the ground has been skimmed and levelled  :o
mind you, we will be getting people in to do most of it  ;D

[northener]

Nice one. Wheres the money from. I'm curious because we are just about to set up an allotment society and we were told we can get grants for equipment etc

[manicscousers]

hiya, northener, we applied to wigan council, they put us on to Douglas Valley grants..this is our third one,
we had one from the lottery fund, awards for all
we had one from somewhere else, I can look tomorrow when I go there, if you'd like..
depending where you're based, get on to the allotment officer at the council, they may be able to help..I'll look in my notes tomorrow and let you know the web sites we went on  ;D

[Lauren S]

That's exciting news for you all. Delighted for you. Don't forget to take lots of photos of the progress and keep us posted.  ;D

[manicscousers]

it looks like a bomb site at the moment  ;D
this is where the poly is going, we are extending 50' out from the end of the fence  :o

[OllieC]

Well done Manics - you can do a lot with that sort of amount. I'd love a polytunnel but it would look a bit odd in my 25 ft garden. And they're banned from the allotment. Have fun!

[SnooziSuzi]

Well done on your grant, manics!!  Now it's time for the hard part tho!

Nice one. Wheres the money from. I'm curious because we are just about to set up an allotment society and we were told we can get grants for equipment etc

Hi Northerner,

our association 'won' a grant from the National Lottery Awards for All fund, although I'm not sure if they still do these...  can't hurt to have a look.

Also, the James Knott foundation has funded a 'schools allotment' on one of our sites and this has helped to pay for new fencing and the set up costs of this.  We raise money amongst the comittee members to cover the cost of mini tools and seeds etc to help them along.  ;D

as already mentioned, speak with your local council as they may have a grants officer who can point you in the right direction.

Manics - lots of piccies please!!  ;D

[cornykev]

Good luck Scousers and I'm sure you will spend the money wisely.  ;D ;D ;D

[lorna]

Congratulations Manic to you and the other allotment members. Hope all goes well with your plans. Loverly jubberly ;D

[manicscousers]

thanks, guys, we've had a meeting today and sorted out the first buys..
northener, the web site I was thinking of was A R I, allotments regeneration initiative, they have a fundraising pack, if you google it, there's all sorts of info on there  :)

[northener]

Thanks Manics i'll print that off and pass on to our treasurer