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National Birdbox Week this week! Despite the kind of cold that makes you want to stay indoors with a warm drink, Phil has been out on the allotment armed with timber, tools and paint as well as a level of determination to build some birds for our local bird population. He’s been busy building bird boxes ready to install around the site, making the most of National Birdbox Week to give our feathered residents somewhere a little more comfortable to nest this spring. While we’re

Dear Allotment Tenants, We’re excited to let you know that the 2025 Cheshire Community Foundation Charity Photo Competition is now open for entries!   This is a brilliant opportunity for you to showcase our allotments through your camera lens. You don’t need to be a professional photographer to enter – just capture a great photo  that tells a story about our allotment space or the community that makes it special. Entries are open to local organisations and groups, and shortli

Date: Sunday, 1st February Time: 11:00 AM Location: The Community Plot ​Dear Fellow Tenants, ​We are excited to share a proposal for a new addition to our allotment site: Noel’s Shed. ​As many of you know, we have long discussed the need for a shared space where we can gather, swap tips, and take shelter from the British weather. In memory of our dear friend and long-time tenant, Noel, we are proposing the installation of a high quality community shed that will serve as a hub

Welcome to the December Newsletter! Welcome to the December edition of the Stamford Street Allotment Society Newsletter.  We are delighted to share another update of the exciting developments and community achievements. This year has been remarkable for our allotment family — from earning a Level 5 RHS award  for thriving sustainability and biodiversity to coming together over new projects that benefit everyone on site. Our allotment continues to grow not just in plants and p

1. Plot Updates – Farewells and Warm Welcomes This summer has brought a few changes to our allotment community. Richie, Steven, and Geoff...

The Stamford Street Allotment Society recently hosted a heartwarming community gathering to celebrate the remarkable contributions of The...

Spring 2025 is looming, and a fresh season of growth has begun as buds swell and early seeds rise from the warming earth to greet the...

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