Cheltenham Borough Council is advertising vacant plots on two of its allotment sites, ed as waiting lists across the borough continue to shrink.
The Midwinter and Hayden Road sites in the north of the town both have plots available immediately for Cheltenham residents looking to ‘grow their own’.
“This is a great time of year to take on a plot, pharmacy ” says allotment officer, buy cialis Fiona Warin. “There is still time to clear and prepare the ground before the start of the main growing season.”
“Some people may have been put off applying in the past, due to the long wait. We would encourage anyone who is interested to get in touch, as they could get one straight away.”
Those with allotments are as enthusiastic as ever, with one tenant at Hayden Road describing her site as ‘the best place in the world to spend time, get fresh air, get fitter, grow amazing food and invite friends for a cuppa!’
Cllr Chris Coleman, cabinet member for clean and green environment, continues: “Allotment sites are more bio-diverse than any other publicly-owned green space. Fresh air and exercise, friendship and healthy fresh fruit and vegetables are all among the rewards for the individual plot-holder. So, if you know anyone who might be interested, now could be a good time to apply.”
Waiting lists in the south of the borough are also falling but residents might still expect to wait a year or more, particularly for the sites with a low rate of plot turnover.
Those interested in applying can visit the council’s website: www.cheltenham.gov.uk/allotments and fill in an online application form.