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First Mini Beds completed – and let – ahead of schedule!

On Saturday 20 January, we were very pleased to be able to let the first few completed Mini Beds to people on the waiting lists for Whitehawk and Craven Vale allotments, some of whom have been waiting more than 5 years to get food growing.

Introducing the Craven Vale & Whitehawk Hill ‘Mini Bed’ Scheme

Craven Vale & Whitehawk Hill Allotment Society (CVWHAS) have taken on a new plot near the Beresford Road gate, which will be divided into 18-20 ‘mini beds’ ready for sub-letting in Spring 2024. Who will benefit? These will be initially offered to existing plot holders in September/October 2023, as an option for downsizing. Reasons forContinue reading “Introducing the Craven Vale & Whitehawk Hill ‘Mini Bed’ Scheme”

Improvements at The Hub

On 29 October a small team from the Craven Vale and Whitehawk Hill Allotments Society committee worked to improve the area under the shelter next to The Hub. The aim was to clear the area and lay gravel in order to make the space more accessible and usable. We were lucky with the weather andContinue reading “Improvements at The Hub”

2nd Apple Pressing Day and Tool Sharpening

Sunday, 11th September 2022 Apple pressing from 11am – 2pm All allotmenteers on Craven Vale and Whitehawk Hill are invited to come along to the Hub by the Beresford Road Gates for our second Apple Pressing Day. Last year’s event was a great success so we are very pleased to hold it again. Come andContinue reading “2nd Apple Pressing Day and Tool Sharpening”