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IMPORTANT NOTICE - Hosepipe Ban 2010
United Utilities have announced that they are imposing a hosepipe ban on
the region, the order which comes into effect on the 9th July at 06:00
is the 1st ban imposed on the region in 14 years.
The ban prohibits the use of a hosepipe or sprinkler to water your
allotment or garden.
The use of watering cans is still allowed.
A breach of this ban can result in a fine of up to £1000
For further information please visit he United Utilities website on
http://www.unitedutilities.com/Hosepipeban.htm
1940's Garden Party &
Pennington Hall Hall Show
A great day of entertainment for the whole family! Come along in
1940's dress and sing along with the North Ashton Brass Band. Learn
about wartime life or share stories of rationing and Dig for
Victory. Enter your domestic handicrafts, photographs or home grown
flowers & veg in our show.
There are classes for everyone - entry forms can be downloaded by
clicking on the PDF link below, and should be returned to the
address on the entry form.
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Schedule and Application Form
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Statutory Allotments Information
Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust manage a
number of statutory allotment sites across the Borough. With the current
popularity of allotment gardening we do have waiting lists at all sites.
If you are interested in renting a plot please contact
Michael Fishwick on 01942 487092 for further information.
Allotment Locations
Weston St, Weston St, Atherton, M46 9LE - 8 plots
Bryn Gates, First Street/Beech Tree Houses, off Bolton Rd, Bamfurlong,
Wigan WN2 5LB - 16 plots
Hope Carr, Rear off Hope Carr Lane/Daking Road, WN7 3AQ - 47 plots
Fir Trees Ave, Off Edgerton Road, Lowton, WA3 2NP - 23 plots
Lilford Park, Elmridge, Leigh, WN7 1HN - 31 plots
Skew Bridge, Warrington Road, Newtown, Wigan, WN7 9BN - 9 plots
Plank Lane, Hayes Street, Plank Lane, Leigh, WN7 4RL - 50 plots
Back Wigan Road, Between Kielder Close & Wigan Road, Bryn, Wigan, WN4
0JR - 13 plots
James St, James St, off Bolton Rd, Bamfurlong, WN2 5LB - 6 plots
Downhall Green Rd, End of Ferrer St, Bryn, WN4 0LL - 5 plots
Stubshaw Cross, Rear of John Street & Hope Street, Stubshaw Cross,
Ashton, WN4 8SX - 19 plots
Tyldesley Allotments, Rear of Elm Street & Pine Street, Tyldesley, M29
8BD (This site is leased and managed by Tyldesley Allotments
Association, for information on renting a plot on this site please
contact the Association Secretary, Tom Patrick 01942 797110).
Shackerley Community Allotments
Shackerley Community Allotments are a self managed site that is run by a
voluntary committee.
The site contains 6 raised beds of varying sizes to suit a variety of
abilities and needs. The facilities include sheds, water butts and
compost bins.
Should you wish to enquire about renting one of the plots at Shackerley,
please contact Frank May on 0800 389 7652.
How much is a plot?
A full plot costs £37.00 per year.
A half plot costs £18.50.
There is a 50% reduction for tenants over 60.
What size are the plots?
The plots come in varying sizes ranging from 100m2 – 300m2.
Is running a allotment hard work?
To keep a plot in a good condition we expect plot holders to spend at
least 6 hours working on their plot per week during the growing months
and at least 2 hours per week during winter.
How do I apply for an allotment?
Please call the Parks Activities Office on 01942 487099 or by e-mail
parks@wlct.org.
New plot holders will be required to sign an agreement setting out the
rules for their tenancy of an allotment. Failure to comply with this
agreement can lead to the tenancy being terminated. None cultivation is
the most common reason for an allotment tenancy being terminated.
However do not let this deter you from taking on a plot as there are
many benefits such as good exercise and good home grown food to take
back at the end of the day.
On a number of our allotment sites we have smaller ‘probation’ plots
that are available for inexperienced gardeners on short term leases.
Other Contacts & Information
The National Society of Allotment & Leisure Gardens
Tel: 01536 266576
Website:
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http://www.nsalg.org.uk
Royal Horticultural Society
Tel: 0207 834 4333
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http://www.rhs.org.uk
The Allotments Regeneration Initiative
Tel: 0117 963 1551
Website
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http://www.farmgarden.org.uk/ari
e-mail
ari@farmgarden.org.uk
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Fir Tree Allotments, Lowton
Skew Bridge Allotments, Newtown
Brian Baldwin presents Les Hawkins as
this years
James Prescott Trophy Winner
Shackerley Community Allotments |
