Welcome to ashby allotment association
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Reasons to have an allotment
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An allotment is a great way to ensure you get a regular supply of fresh fruit and vegetables! ...
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Exercise. ...
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You eat more fruit and vegetables…and they're free of pesticides. ...
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Help the environment. ...
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Sense of community. ...
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Routine, project work and daily maintenance. ...
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Saves you money. ...
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Allotments and grandchildren - a great combination
Ashby Allotment Association proud of its achievements through its projects Team and working parties ...a few of our past triumphs
Meeting Hut
A well built sustainable building on the allotment site for meetings to be held
Community Toilet
A toilet for the allotmenteers - very useful for families who bring their children, and in fact all of us
Less Able Plots
A plot of raised beds for the less able, we are building more of these following donations from Enrich, and are currently looking for a working party to create them - time, tools or tea making - we need you all
Dates to follow
Our Plots
Many and varied
lots are available to Ashby residents and vary in size from 30 sq.yards to 500 sq.yards. There are currently around 100 plotholders and a waiting list of around 18.
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Full Plots
Not for the faint  hearted - for experienced growers only
Half Plots
For those with less time/requirement or those that want to "see how it goes"
Less Able Plots
For those that cannot manage the "heave and heft" for a variety of reasons
