News from Peterborough City Council

People who would like an all over workout combining gentle, physical and mental exercise, with the reward of healthy, tasty food and that can commit a minimum of two to three hours per week throughout the year, should consider getting an allotment with Peterborough City Council.

 

Hundreds of people already enjoy the many benefits and with it being National Allotments Week from Monday (11 August) to Sunday 17 August there has never been a better time to book your plot.

 

Allotment holders have the opportunity to grow organic fruit and vegetables in season, reduce their food miles and help the environment while experiencing the taste, freshness, variety and choice not always available in the supermarkets.

 

Louise Wilcox, the city council's recreation manager, said: "Allotments provide not only food and exercise, but also a place to chill out, some where to observe and encourage nature and the chance to meet interesting people and make new friends.

 

"Age, race, gender, belief, ability or experience is not an issue as allotments are all-inclusive and are available to anyone interested in growing their own. We have around 200 plots available from 1,300 located at 24 sites across Peterborough and would love to hear from anybody interested in taking one on."

 

All the sites are fenced and secured, water is provided from standpipes and the city council allows sheds, greenhouses and polytunnels subject to an application. Allotment holders might even like to keep a few hens or rabbits and the city council can even arrange to rotovate a new plot.

 

Allotments are rented on an annual basis and are based on a standard 10 pole (300 sq yd) plot. Smaller or larger plots are charged pro rata. The standard charge is £50 per year, with @ctive card concessions available.

 

For further information on how to sign-up for an allotment, call the city council on (01733) 747474 or visit www.peterborough.gov.uk.