June 8, 2015

Community Support: Can you help spruce up our allotments?

As you may or may not  know Community Support have three plots on the Pitville allotments, in Mossley Hill.

Our community support service have recently launched the ‘Green Team’ project, which aims to increase service user involvement in the allotment and community clean up plans.  Our vision aims to use the allotments to give those who use our services enriching experiences and skills that will eventually lead to qualifications and potentially paid employment for those that want it.

We currently have  a small but dedicated team of staff and service users who keep these plots ticking over but they are fighting a losing battle with weeds. Two plots in particular are in desperate need of weeding and tidying.

So that’s where you come in… Are you available to lend a hand  to the green teams on our weeding and tidying mission?

“We’ve realised that if we want the allotments to produce anything this year we need to have the plots ready for the end of June!’ Says Community Support Service Manager Vicki ‘Time is of the essence and any hours you can donate will be much appreciated – we will provide tools, refreshments and eternal gratitude…. you’ll have to provide your own suitable footwear is necessary though!”

The team also have a 5ft by 10ft shed available if anybody is wanting one,  available to any volunteer who needs one.

“All we ask is that you give us some time to fight the weeds.” added Vicki “Please, please, please if you can spare your time and energy contact then get in touch. Further cheeky note, all donations of seeds, gardening equipment etc are always gratefully received.”

If you’re interested in getting involved please contact Gill or John in the Community Support office on 0151 702 5586 or email [email protected]