Gallery
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Projects
2017 During the last year we worked on the refurbishment of the kitchen, which had become unusable as the floor had collapsed. We were lucky to be given a set of kitchen units, an electric hob and oven, so the first main task was taking out the brick wall, which separated the kitchen from the …
Competitions
Best Plot Competition Usually the committee chooses the best plots in three categories; Best Large Plot, Best Small Plot and Best Newcomer. This year we invited all plotholders to nominate their choices for the awards. If you would like to nominate a plot, please speak to any of the committee members. 2017 Results Last year’s …
Bonfires
Bonfire Guidelines Please follow the guidelines below. A bonfire can be a useful way for disposing of garden waste that cannot be composted. Remember that the allotment sites are surrounded by residential properties and we need to ensure that you do not cause a nuisance to others when disposing of your waste. Currently the main …
Committee
The committee is made up of volunteer plot holders. We meet once a month, currently the Monday following the first Sunday of the month. If you are interested in joining the committee, please speak to any of the committee members, or write to us using the details on the Contact page. Below is a list …
Community Shop
The shop is now open 10:00-12:00 on Sundays – Until November 2023 The Community Shop is located at the Lion Road Entrance. Welcome to the Community Shop. The shop is manned only by volunteers and is open on Sunday Mornings, see above for times. In the shop we have many items. 4ft and 8ft Bamboo Canes, …
History
The Bensham Manor Allotment site has been in existence in one form or another since Victorian times. The allotments were first built on gravel pits. Two companies in gravel extraction were based in Thornton Heath, “Potter (C) & Co” of Bensham Lane and “Inseal & Co” of Brigstock Road. After all the extraction the pits were …
Open Days
This year it was on Saturday 26th May 2018.We will be selling Cakes and plants. We hold an Open day at least once a year. The past four years we have held a Party on the Plot in late summer, with local beer from the Cronx brewery, a BBQ, plants and vegetables for sale, plus …
Working Parties
Working Parties On the first Sunday of each month we hold a working party to maintain the site. We do not get any assistance from the council in carrying out or paying for the work so we need as much help as possible from plot holders to keep the site up to the standards required …
Renting
Renting a Plot Our waiting list is now open! Please contact us at bmallotments@gmail.com providing the following details: Full name and address Email address Mobile number If you are looking for an average or small site- we can try and match you with a suitable site (please see below). Sorry, but we can only accept …