Weaste Allotments

27/11/2025

Big thank you to United Utilities teams who came out so quickly to help us with Stop Tap issues to assist us with Water Conservation across the Winter.

1920s taps and pipework on the Allotment make it a nightmare each year.

Important to us as there are chickens which need fresh water throughout the Winter and it's good to be able to make a brew when it's cold out there. Allotments don't shut down over Winter, there are veggies to grow and pick, tidying up to do and preparation :)

Plus toilets are kind of useful if they can flush in the cold weather ... we are getting there ... and continue to look for more ways and supporters to help with Water Conservation on site.

21/01/2025

The purpose of our network is to ensure the voice of older people with lived experience of mental health are able to use their experiences to influence the transformation of mental health support across Greater Manchester.

21/01/2025

Want to get out on the wild side? ... well this opportunity from The Wildlife Trusts Lancashire Manchester & North Merseyside gives you a chance to do some bird watching to help track a declining species.

22/11/2024

It's with great sadness that we share the news of Bernard Ogden passing away. Bernard had a plot at Weaste for nearly fifty years.

His plot being close to the main gates many plot holders enjoyed the giant bright colourful dahlias he grew. They were always a delight to see when walking onto the site.

Bernard was often the first one on in the mornings and always had time for a chat with others. With all those years on site came a great amount of knowledge which he was a very happy to share.

Some things stay with a person, and one of our plot holders recalled, Bernard was a Grenadier Guard and stood guard outside Buckingham Palace; he is fondly remembered for standing near the main gates most days kindly letting the early-birds in.

A passion of Bernard's was cycling and he would often in his younger days ride his racing bike to Blackpool and back just for fun. We never saw him cycling the road around the allotments, but who knows!!

He will be remembered as a true gentleman, a kind person and a friend to many, and he will be greatly missed at Weaste Allotments.

Our thoughts are with his family who have supported Bernard on his plot over the years.

Photos Credit: Sue, fellow plot holder took in 2021.
Posted with permission of the family.

18/05/2024

Everything that is non-compostable or un-safe to burn has to be taken off site by plot holders. Re-cycling is encouraged and to see where and how the changes are made looks like a different half a day out :)

13/05/2024

Change of DATE for those that were going to go litter-picking in Peel Park :)

UPDATE ON THE PICNIC AND LITTER PICK EVENT:

We sincerely apologize for the short notice as the picnic/ litter pick Event has been postponed due to the weather forecast tomorrow and is now scheduled for 16th July, 2024.

The new date was set due to availability. We want to ensure the best experience for everyone and hope to see you there.

Please stay tuned for updates and get ready to join us for a day of fun and environmental stewardship! 🌞♻️

13/05/2024

Love the sound of an ice cream van ... feels like warmer weather is here despite the thunder storms! A bit of a nightmare to run across the allotment, unlock the gate and get there before the van disappears, but oh so worth it when you can.
Understand how much this is enjoyable and brings great memories of Summer.

10/04/2024

Keep an eye out for these and if you see them please report them. Great pictures to help with identification. :)
The one on the right with yellow-legs is the one to report
Thanks Aaron Cornish for making that clear :)

14/03/2024

Often a person gets to the front of our Waiting List and sees the 10 x 12.5 metre half plot they are going to take on and well it's like a rabbit in headlights moment! Dazed, and wobbly, where to start?

New to producing their own fruit and veg, seduced by the ease of gardening on TV, but full of enthusiasm despite the overgrown or abandoned looking space in front of them.

This book could be the answer to their wonder about where to start once the plot is clear ... and the allotment committees too as it clearly shows how to use every bit of space for cultivation. the compost heap doubling as the growing space for squash which we've seen be very successful at Weaste on a number of plots. Squeeze in a water butt or two as well as - using soaker hoses from taps is not a possibility here :)

A trip to the local book shop or perhaps in time library or charity shop - could be the best £16.99 spent ...

Eat homegrown food all year round and save money on your weekly shop by following a simple plan for self-sufficiency.Huw Richards and Sam Cooper have spent the past two years planning and trialling their very own self-sufficiency garden in a 10x12.5m plot and now they've worked out the perfect formu...

08/03/2024

Seed swap on 10th March for anyone who wants something a little different to do that day Ordsall Hall ...

Love gardening? lots of events coming up Hall, see the link below to book 🍎🍐🍊😀