This is what we hope will be a series of weekly reports about the allotment project at the Church of the Nazarene in Plymouth Grove, Longsight.
Our Allotment Project has been nurturing vegetables and social skills since 2010. Run with the help of the Church of Nazarene, the allotment gives our homeless friends a peaceful green space to relax, meet new people and enjoy looking after the garden.
After the usual brew time where we discuss the afternoon plans Charlie and Angeliki from Chameleon, a medical communication company, first of all helped to harvest runner beans. Read more
Today we had two volunteers from Turner and Townsend Project Management providing some corporate input at the allotment. Chris Bishop and Mark Greenwood were set to work on the task of completing a section of concrete paving along the centre of the plot. Read more
Today we finally saw the sun for a Friday afternoon allotment session! The allotment is very tidy as you can see from this picture and there’s lots growing. Read more
Today it was cold and wet! This time last year we spent loads of time carrying watering cans - no need for that at the moment! Read more
Today the forecast was for heavy showers! What a difference a week makes. Read more
Today was Good Friday and summer had come early, warm and sunny with a clear blue sky. Read more
This is the first of what we hope will be a series of weekly reports about the allotment project at the Church of the Nazarene in Plymouth Grove, Longsight. The season started on Friday last week with tidying up the allotment. The greenhouse had a good clean out, the raised beds were weeded ready for sowing this season’s crops and the last of the winter leeks and broccoli were harvested. Read more