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Deborah Burn

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Allotment News to inform and inspire. Used to run this account on twitter 2011-2015. Garden Media Guild member. Day job @greenallotments Proud owner of a PhD on Allotments ⛔️ no profile

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Deborah Burn @allotmentnews.bsky.social · Sep 3

Lots of chat at the moment about lack of new allotment sites, our charity Green Allotments is buying land for new allotment sites in England and has also launched The New Allotment Site Fund ⬇️

greenallotments @greenallotments.bsky.social · Jun 27

🍓🐝🌻 Launching THE NEW ALLOTMENT SITE FUND!! 🌻 🍅🦔
From today, you can ask our charity to fund and help create a new allotment site in your area. You must be passionate about allotments and willing to collaborate with us to get a new site👇
#🇬🇧🌱 #AllotmentLife #communities

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Deborah Burn @allotmentnews.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you!

Deborah Burn @allotmentnews.bsky.social · 1d

Done, thanks for sharing Chris.

Deborah Burn @allotmentnews.bsky.social · 2d

The North Outfall Allotment Association held a pumpkin sale on Saturday, 28th October, offering a variety of pumpkins along with hot food and drinks to support the project 🎃
www.yourharrogate.co.uk/local-news/h...

Allotment in Harrogate sell pumpkins to raise money for community shed

An allotment in Bilton are raising funds to complete a new shed and toilet facility at the Bachelor Gardens allotments.

www.yourharrogate.co.uk

Deborah Burn @allotmentnews.bsky.social · 6d

"It is heartbreaking - you put a lot of work into it,"
#allotmentlife
www.edp24.co.uk/news/2557269...

Thieves wreck several allotments in 'heart-breaking' overnight raid

CCTV cameras, a whole shed, and numerous tools were stolen from the Puttocks Hill allotment site off the A146 in Beccles on Friday night.

www.edp24.co.uk

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Deborah Burn @allotmentnews.bsky.social · 9d

“The smiles say it all — years of waiting and hard work have finally come to fruition.”
👏⭐️🥳
www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/2555963...

New allotments officially open in Boorley Green

Months of hard work and anticipation came to a joyful end this week with the official opening of the Wallace Avenue allotments in Boorley Green.

www.dailyecho.co.uk

Deborah Burn @allotmentnews.bsky.social · 9d

The allotment hosted two popular musical events:
"Each one of our volunteers has made a tremendous contribution in keeping the allotment well-maintained and well-watered this summer. I’m very grateful for their hard-working team spirit." 👏👏👏
www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2556626...

Dementia allotment celebrates successful summer season

The New Milton Dementia Allotment celebrated a successful summer with events, community support, and volunteer efforts.

www.bournemouthecho.co.uk

Deborah Burn @allotmentnews.bsky.social · 9d

“We know how valuable access to green spaces can be for wellbeing, and we hope everyone involved in the community allotment gains a real sense of joy from it.”
🌻🐝🥦🦔🍅🎉
www.exetertoday.co.uk/news/local-n...

Exminster community allotment flourishes thanks to new partnership with Jack’s Patch

Westbank and Jack’s Patch launch new Exminster community allotment project to boost health, wellbeing and connection

www.exetertoday.co.uk

Deborah Burn @allotmentnews.bsky.social · 10d

Polytunnel Anxiety

Deborah Burn @allotmentnews.bsky.social · 11d

I’ve really enjoyed seeing your Dahlias, thanks for sharing 👏

Deborah Burn @allotmentnews.bsky.social · 11d

“The allotment, where children will grow vegetables and share the produce with their local community, encourages young people to live out their faith through care for others and stewardship of the Earth.” www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/...

Ambitious project transform's Horsham school grounds into garden and allotment area

An ambitious project at a Horsham school has led to the transformation of the school grounds into a reflection garden and allotment area.

www.sussexexpress.co.uk

Deborah Burn @allotmentnews.bsky.social · 12d

Here’s the story via BBC, no graphic image in this version
#allotmentlife
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Deborah Burn @allotmentnews.bsky.social · 12d

Bloom has received £269k in funding from The National Lottery across the past four years, enabling hundreds of women and non-binary people to take care of their mental health and wellbeing, learn about flowers and gardening and feel less isolated. #allotment life
www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffie...

Why this Sheffield flower garden had a celebrity visit from Claudia Winkleman

A community flower garden in Sheffield will light up the big screen as it becomes the first to feature in a series of films from The National Lottery.

www.thestar.co.uk

Deborah Burn @allotmentnews.bsky.social · 12d

Horror as almost two dozen chickens killed in Manchester allotment.
(Warning: graphic image in article)
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...

Deborah Burn @allotmentnews.bsky.social · 13d

Sown and Grown Allotments group, run by Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly Youth Offending Service won the Environmental award 👏
caerphilly.observer/news/1054191...

Caerphilly's community volunteers championed once again at annual GAVO Awards

The hard work and commitment of volunteers across Caerphilly County Borough has been celebrated at the 2025 Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations (GAVO) Awards.

caerphilly.observer

Deborah Burn @allotmentnews.bsky.social · 14d

The idea for the vegetable plot came from Shaun England, a machine operator at the mill, who suggested turning the unused land into an allotment for colleagues. www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2555441...

Oakensholt paper mill swaps pulp for potatoes with on-site allotment

Oakenholt paper mill has transformed an unused space into a thriving vegetable garden.

www.leaderlive.co.uk

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Deborah Burn @allotmentnews.bsky.social · 15d

Allotments have changed a lot since 1985, yet we shouldn’t forget the people who kept them going through the years of low demand, without them we wouldn’t have as many allotments as we do now 👏
www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2554240...

Oxford gardeners win local competition in 1985

FAMILIES didn’t always rely on shops and supermarkets to provide their fruit and vegetables - they often grew their own.

www.oxfordmail.co.uk

Deborah Burn @allotmentnews.bsky.social · 15d

“It is designed so that the creation of the gardens will promote community cohesion and contact between residents of all abilities in the newer and older parts of the town.”
#allotmentlife #🌱🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk/news/allotme...

Allotments and community garden plan lodged

A new community garden boasting fine views and quarter-sized allotments is a step nearer for a Black Isle village after plans were submitted.

www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk

Deborah Burn @allotmentnews.bsky.social · 15d

“…an excellent open day…which saw people of all ages learning a great deal of knowledge of how to grow items which can be of valuable use. The event was a great success and saw many lone parent families in the area having a great time.”
#allotmentlife 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🌱
www.centralfifetimes.com/news/2555046...

Kelty garden allotments bear fruit for Fife Gingerbread

An organisation is helping single parents and their children in Fife

www.centralfifetimes.com

Deborah Burn @allotmentnews.bsky.social · 15d

“Twenty-seven allotments have been broken into, plus our Roger Beach Community Shed, where all our communal items have been taken. That’s the place where we keep all of our equipment, plus the maintenance stuff in the area as well.
www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-o...

Raider breaks into 27 sheds on North Staffordshire allotment

Police are investigating

www.stokesentinel.co.uk

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Deborah Burn @allotmentnews.bsky.social · 18d

Happy Birthday Emily!

Deborah Burn @allotmentnews.bsky.social · 18d

The scheme aims to plant trees, hedges and wildflowers in publicly accessible green spaces, including Allotments, enhancing biodiversity in areas which may not have previously had access to funding, and improving local health and wellbeing.
www.stratford.gov.uk/news/press.c...

Stratford-on-Avon District Council unveils two new community climate change schemes | Stratford-on-Avon District Council

Stratford-on-Avon District Council unveils two new community climate change schemes

www.stratford.gov.uk

Deborah Burn @allotmentnews.bsky.social · 19d

Very worrying indeed.

Deborah Burn @allotmentnews.bsky.social · 19d

Are they waxed? The wax is often shellac (fish scales).

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Deborah Burn @allotmentnews.bsky.social · 20d

Allan and Daniel Young nurture giant vegetables at their allotments in Southampton and have done so for years, but they have just grown their largest and personal best giant pumpkin weighing 1,588.5 pounds.
www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/2553383...

Father and son break PB with giant pumpkin named after mother-in-law

A father and son duo have smashed a personal record by growing a giant pumpkin, which they have "affectionately named" after a…

www.dailyecho.co.uk

Deborah Burn @allotmentnews.bsky.social · 20d

Upcoming winter gatherings provide warmth, companionship, and creativity during the colder months, while laying the groundwork for next year’s outdoor allotment sessions, where participants can reconnect with nature, food, and each other.
www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/people/...

Community groups for sight and hearing loss launch in Scarborough, Whitby, Filey and Pickering

Coastline Sight & Hearing, a Scarborough-based charity supporting people with sensory loss, has launched a series of new community groups across North Yorkshire, including Scarborough, Pickering, Whit...