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I've just moved to ED and am wondering about the possibility of getting an allotment. What's the inside track on obtaining one? Or is it a case of waiting lists being so long it is likely i'd be too decrepit to be in a fit state work one?
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The allotments in Southwark Borough are all self managed (as far as i'm aware) so it means finding the sites nearest to you and contacting the relevant committee/organisation - maybe someone else on here can help with that??

http://www.southwark.gov.uk/info/200073/parks_and_open_spaces/532/allotments_contacts/1


Lewisham Council allotments are run slightly differently with a proportion directly managed by the council and others self managed on council land, but i know for a fact that the waiting lists are long (i live near the Horniman, so just in Lewisham, and i waited 6 years for a plot) and now plots are only given to those living in Lewisham Borough due to long waiting lists....

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Stuart road allotments in Nunhead waiting list is closed currently, but usually reviewed at AGM in March - last year it was reopened after AGM but closed within a few weeks later - think policy is to close it when numbers get to 100 - there are 200+ allotments and newbies tend to be given half plots, so list can come down alot over a year - usually notices will be stuck on the gates advising that the waiting is open/closed
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You could try volunteering at the Dulwich Vegetable Garden (DVG) behind Rosebery Lodge in Dulwich Park. We're always looking for more people. It's a volunteer-run community fruit and veg garden, and everyone shares the produce. During the winter the DVG is open Sundays only, 10.30-12.30. From 1 March it will be open on Wednesdays as well at the same time.


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