Topic: Finding an allotment site.

[iain j]

Because of the lack of allotments how would I go about finding another site so that we can have another site

[Buster54]

Phone your local council they are obliged to tell you of all the sites in your area and if you ask they will tell you of any vacant plots,once you have this information have a walk around them and look for the neglected ones and ask some questions,good luck

[reddyreddy]

Often old timers don't want to give up their allotment but at the same time they can't cope with it all, so I would suggest hanging about local allotments (your council will give you a list) check out the ones that are only part cared for - ie a couple of beds still active then either leave a note - if there is a shed - or visit until you see the owner and ask of they would conside sharing so you work half over but it is still in their name.

[kingston boy]

'or visit until you see the owner and ask of they would conside sharing so you work half over but it is still in their name.'(quote)

But register on the waiting list. .

Thats how i managed to get my second plot.It took 2 years but because i had put my name down i was fortunate enough to get it in the end.

[GlentoranMark]

Can someone tell me is there certain opening times for allotments and do they have a gatehouse keeper? I know every council will have their own policies but I'd like to know in general.

I too don't own an allotment but I got the phone number of my local council which I'll ring tomorrow. It looks like it will be another year growing my spuds in a bucket but I'll keep my fingers crossed.

[manicscousers]

Hiya, Glen, welcome to the site  ;D
the sites I know give you a key, or combination to the gate , no 'opening times', we just go when we want to  :)

[GlentoranMark]

Thanks Miss, I have a love for Astronomy and own a small portable scope. I'm in a light polluted area of Belfast and an open space like an allotment would be ideal for viewing and also offer me a bit of privacy. 2 hobbies rolled into 1  :)