Visit the oldest allotments in London - Saturday 25th June
Northfield Allotments in Northfield Avenue, Ealing is opening its gates again for its second annual open day on Saturday 25th June from 1pm-5pm.Entrance is FREE.This year you can:· Wander round the site and see what is growing – we’d love to know which is your favourite plot.· See our heritage plot and go inside our World War II Anderson shelter· Find out more about our wildlife and history on a guided walk of the site at 2pm and 4pm – pick up a ticket at the main gate on the day· Talk to Tom our beekeeper and see his demonstration hive· Visit our potager plot – to see how you could grow flowers and vegetables together at home· See how one plotholder made a wildlife friendly shed from recycled materials· Buy plants and vegetables· Sit, relax and enjoy some tea and really lovely cakes from our refreshment stall This year we have been doing lots of research into the site and have now discovered that we are the oldest allotment gardens in London. We love our allotments and are keen to share them with fellow gardeners. So, please do come and join us, and see what is growing. Whether you want to chat with plotholders who are passionate about gardening or just come and soak in the atmosphere of this beautiful place – you will be very welcome.I know many people really enjoyed visiting the site last year - so if you missed out - you're in for a treat. Dogs are welcome too (if on a lead).Christina FoxChair of the Ealing Dean Allotment Societywww.ealingdean.co.uk
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