A Reading GrowAllot project from Food 4 Families, in partnership with the Big Lottery.
Local families have transformed a piece of derelict land at Florian Gardens, Southcote into a thriving allotment growing fresh, healthy fruit and vegetables.
One in four residents here live in flats with no garden to enjoy.
Southcote GrowAllot gives them the chance to start growing food together.
Join us. We grow our own vegetables, keep fit and have fun.
Come along to a session at the allotment and learn all about growing!
Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.
The garden is open at the following times:
Thursdays from 10:30am to 12noon
Saturdays from 10am to 1pm
If you would to find out more information or book a session please email food4families@risc.org.uk.
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If you live in Reading you can become a Member of Southcote GrowAllot Community Allotment.
Members will:
- Be able to have a go at sowing, planting and maintaining a variety of vegetables, fruit and flowers.
- Be able to share in the harvest of vegetables, fruit and flowers.
- Be welcome to attend sessions and learn how to grow food.
- Be expected to get involved in the management and maintenance of the site by attending the AGM and workdays.
Membership costs £8 per year.
If a member would like to access the allotment outside the Session openeing times they can have their own key for the pedestrian gate and tool shed by paying an £8 key deposit.
Join us!
Volunteer Annalisa Cavallini says “Some people are put off by the workload and commitment that an allotment requires; but at Southcote GrowAllot all the tasks are shared and the company of other volunteers makes it fun; a session also improves fitness levels, boosts mood and promotes healthy eating"