The allotments in Pattingham...

New allotments are created Just over a year ago, St. Chad's Allotment Group with the assistance of St. Chad's Church Trustees and Pattingham & Patshull Parish Council, created a site of 44 plots on a fallow field within the village, for villagers and residents from surrounding areas. In a short time we have achieved much and have created a valuable community resource. Many of our members have children and grandchildren who are actively involved in the growing process. We are eating fresh and organic food and are constantly learning new skills in horticulture. We enjoy social gatherings and have a healthier lifestyle with lots more exercise. We help the environment by protecting a green space and reducing food miles. We are also saving a fortune in shopping bills! Bees and beneficial insects have visited the site in abundance. There is a small nature reserve adjacent and Herons, Birds of Prey and other animals can be seen regularly. There is an administering committee who are determined that this will continue and the site to be improved upon year by year. The photogallery that follows shows the progress of the allotments through the months from February to August... from a bare field to productive plots. February 2009 March March April May May May June June June June Raised Bed August August August  August Artichoke Courgette Gladioli Pumpkin Sweet Peas Currently all plots are let. If you would like to be on our waiting list, please provide your contact details on the email address below. Email : st.chadsallotmentgroup@googlemail.com