Community Allotment
Club
Enable Scotland
supports a small group of older people with and without learning
disabilities to manage and enjoy their own allotments.
The group rent two
allotments at the City of Edinburgh Council Midmar allotment site, near
Blackford pond, where they enjoy relaxed gardening and grow a range of
vegetables and fruit.
The club aims to open
allotment provision for those who would otherwise have difficulty in
managing their own allotment and to create an environment where
friendships can be made between people with and without disabilities.
The club was fortunate
to receive a small grant from the Foundation for People With Learning
Disability to cover the cost of tools and a small shed and greenhouse
for each plot.
The plot-holders are
currently looking for other people who are retired or approaching
retirement who are interested in communal allotment gardening.
It is important that new
club members are open minded about disability and have time to spare
through the week. Knowledge of gardening is not essential as Enable
Scotland can provide gardening advice and help with some of the more
heavy work.
If you are interested
in finding out more about the Community Allotment Club please contact
James Fletcher at
Enable Scotland 0131
672 1541.
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