Allotments

Golborne Allotment Association

Golborne allotments are located on the grounds of Golborne Parkside Sports & Community Club, Rivington Avenue, Golborne. There are around 12 plots and the site covers just less than one acre of land that sits between the rugby pitch and the Bowling  Green.

The allotments are used by local people and community groups to grow their own produce and experience all the physical, mental and social benefits that can be gained from working a plot. The allotment has an Association chaired by Mr Ray Brooke who has been a plot holder there for over 16 years.

Specific objectives of the Association are to increase the awareness of the allotment, improve access to it, and assist people in gaining new skills and knowledge about growing, nurturing and cultivating fruit, vegetables and flowers.

One of the aims of the Association is to help the local community by showing people how to become active whilst growing their own healthy food in a friendly social environment.

 

Please visit the Golborne Allotments Association website for more information  http://www.golborne-allotments.co.uk/

 

Golborne Allotment Association Open Days

Golborne Allotment Association Open DaysThe Allotment Association will be holding open days during May 2012, when there will be an opportunity to purchase well cared for hanging baskets, herbs, bedding plants and shrubs at affordable prices.

Golborne Allotment Open Days:

 

Rivington Avenue Golborne Warrington WA3 3HG

Friday 6th April 11am-3pm

Saturday 7th April 11am-3pm

Sunday 8th April 11am-3pm

Monday 9th April 11am-3pm

Saturday 5th May 11am-3pm

Sunday 6th May 11am-3pm

Monday 7th May 11am-3pm

 

First Ashton Scouts Troop, Corner of Liverpool Road & Woodedge, Ashton In Makerfiled WN4 9LP

Saturday 19th May 11am-3pm

Sunday 20th May 11am-3pm

 

Broadmead Centre, Golborne Rd, Lowton, WA3 2EB

Saturday 19th May 11am-3pm

Sunday 20th May 11am-3pm

 

Come along to the one of the open days and we’ll help you learn how easy it is to grow your own produce. You can experience the very special taste of vegetables and fruit straight from the earth.

 

Golborne Allotment Association Awards

 

In 2011 Golborne Allotments Association registered for the RHS Its Your Neighbourhood Scheme.

We are delighted to announce that we have received the “Thriving” award have been presented with a plaque by Damian Jenkinson, Wigan In Bloom Co-ordinator.

The “It’s Your Neighbourhood Scheme” is run as part of the Royal Horticultural Society Britain in Bloom initiative. Wigan’s entries are co-ordinated by Wigan Borough in Bloom and Wigan Council.

http://www.rhs.org.uk/Gardening/Community-gardening/It-s-Your-Neighbourhood

Golborne Allotments Association aims to involve all members of the community.

Currently we have welcomed students from Hawkley Brook College to use serveral raised beds to enable them to study for an NVQ in Horticulture.

The students are a fantastic addition to our site and you can read more about their experiences on the alloment here.

If you require any further information please contact us

enquiries@golborne-allotments.co.uk

Golborne Parkside Community Sports Club,
Allotments Section,
Rivington Avenue,
Golborne,
Wigan WA3 3HG.

Tel: 01942 726694

Other Contacts & Information

Golborne Allotment Members can Contact Andy Wilkinson if you would like to add your events, pictures or news to this page,  profficer@golborneparkside.co.uk or Call 07704 524143


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