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Allotments in Manchester

About Manchester's allotments

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Do you have Green Tendencies? Are you ready for a challenge? Can you deal with weeds, slugs and snails, greenfly, blight, and several other nasties?

If so, then an allotment is for you. You will benefit from:

  • eating fresh and organic food grown by yourself
  • regular exercise, as part of a healthy lifestyle
  • plots designed for disabled people (wheelchair and non-wheelchair users) are available on some sites. Contact the Allotments officer for further information
  • improving mental health
  • doing your bit for the environment by protecting an open green space and reducing the pollution associated with the transportation and packaging of food
  • the simple pleasure of seeing your plants grow
  • the opportunity to make new friends and become a seasoned allotmenteer.

You will also qualify for a concession on the annual rent, if you are aged 60+, receiving a pension, registered disabled, chronically sick or unemployed.

Why not visit your local allotment site? The best time to visit your chosen site is on a Sunday morning, as people will then be around who can help you.

     

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