allotments

[solar]

Does anyone know how to get an allotment please?

The Stuart Road ones look great but they are very popular and it's difficult just to get on the waiting list, let alone actually getting one!

I Would be grateful for any suggestions.

[RecorderSue]

I think you jet have to get on the waiting list and wait for one to become available

[chris-]

You can try Gunsite allotment

My name is on the list and there is an average wait of 5 years. So its best to put yourself down as soon as you can

http://gunsiteallotments.org/

[another annie]

We've been on the list for a plot at One Tree Hill Allotments for 4 years, and I was hoping we might be getting close to the top of the list. Wishful thinking obviously - I've just looked at their website, and they're now saying it could be a 10 year wait for Southwark residents if they apply now.

[Sue]

Grove allotments opposite the old Harvester, next to Camber tennis club on the South Circular next to the entrance to the woods has a very short waiting list at the moment.

https://groveallotmentsdulwich.wordpress.com/

You would probably not have to wait longer than two years max.

[sallyfran]

The Stuart Road allotments come up for renewal each year in September so they may open the waiting list again then. There are more than 200 whole plots, many of which are becoming divided into two (to allow new members in) and I think they cap the waiting list at around 150 (if a committee member is reading they may be able to confirm or correct this) but there is a fair degree of turnover and it is worth getting your name on the list if you are able.

[SMCanary]

Hello,

The Stuart Road Allotments have a blog that explains the Waiting List for you.

https://stuartroadallotmentsociety.wordpress.com/waiting-list/

Traditionally the Waiting List is opened in March, after the AGM. It is opened when the numbers of the list fall below 50. If you sign up to the website, an update will be published when the Waiting List is open - which will send you an email.

[Lollipop]

Try the DHCS allotment which is near the Horniman. Our waiting list is not too long and it is lovely there

https://www.facebook.com/DHCSAllotments/

[BigED]

Depending on a) where you are in ED/area, b) whether you have a car, c) are prepared to travel and d) are really desperate for an allotment then you could try Longmeadows Allotments just this side of Catford near the south circular.

http://longmeadowsallotments.weebly.com/contact-details.html

Expect to wait maybe a year.

BigED

[solar]

Thank you for your help everyone.

I've signed up for the Stuart Road newsletter on their website and have applied to go on the Grove waiting list.

My retirement is rapidly looming so I'm looking for some interesting new things to do with my time.

[JenJen911]

Hello!

If anyone would like to share an allotment or would just like help please PM me and let me know. I am really keen and more than willing to put in some decent time and support but don't want the responsibility of a whole plot to myself at the moment.

I live in ED but have a car and a bike.

Jenny

[Sue]

At Grove (and probably elsewhere) you can apply for just half a full size plot, or maybe even smaller.

JenJen911 Wrote:

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> Hello!

>

> If anyone would like to share an allotment or

> would just like help please PM me and let me know.

> I am really keen and more than willing to put in

> some decent time and support but don't want the

> responsibility of a whole plot to myself at the

> moment.

>

> I live in ED but have a car and a bike.

>

> Jenny