Help - allotments in SE London -

[hazzadazza]

Hi,

Does anyone know of anyway I can find out where the local non-council allotments are in my area?  The council has a 3-5 year waiting list and would like to see if there is any private run ones.  The council suggested network rail - but they have said they don't keep a record as such as they lease the land to people who can do to some extent what they like on it...

I live in SE14 if that helps.

All suggestions greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[hazzadazza]

[plimsoll plot2]

am in west london , and our alltoment is not council and theirs plenty of spare plots, if theirs not one already dug you like they would dig a new plot out for you shame your not in west london, we have no waiting list.

we have over 80 plots on our site so far.

[hazzadazza]

whereabouts in West London are you - my sister might be interested!! ;D ;D ;D

[plimsoll plot2]

HAYES MIDDLESEX UB4

[timelady]

You can look at other councils. I'm in Lewisham council too (I think you're in New Cross?) but they recommend nearby councils so I called Greenwich. I found a plot on an Eltham allotment and didn't have to wait. :) They may still have spaces at mine (It's Middle Park Avenue) but it's VERY overgrown so you need to be prepared for a lot of digging and chopping down woods of bramble. You may find a few similar sites if you're okay with the initial work. Greenwich had some other spots available but not near enough to me as I don't drive. Here's Lewisham's allotment page which has a link to other nearby councils: http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/LeisureAndCulture/ParksAndRecreation/Allotments.htm

Hope that helps!
Tina.

[hazzadazza]

HAYES MIDDLESEX UB4

thanks plimsoll - but too far for her too...

[nuthatch]

Our site is at Beckenham and we have a few vacancies. We run our own site and have many people who do not live in the Bromley Borough.

e-mail me at jamanye@aol.com if interested.