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Teignbridge District Council are currently drawing up plans for a site on the estaury side of the main Teignmouth to Newton Abbot Road. It is hoped that this site can accommodate both football pitches and allotment plots. A planning application must be submitted for the site, and we are hoping to have some input to the plans, in terms of laying out the site, and site facilities.

Unfortunately the recent snow and cold weather has hampered site visits, and delayed the application.

Potential Small Site at Local School

Bishopsteignton School is hoping to get its pupils involved in growing fruit and veg, and plans to utilise some of the school grounds for growing. In return for assisting the children, the school is offering a vegetable plot to a willing volunteer. If you would like to find out more, please contact the school directly. Details can be found on the school website.

Events

Our Annual General Meeting was held on March 22nd when a new committee was elected. We do not currently have a further meeting scheduled.

Chat Forum

The Bishopsteignton village website has a forum, with a board about allotments, that enables you to talk to others interested in allotments and gardening. To take part just click the link below and register if you have not already done so.

Allotment Chat

Bishopsteignton Community Allotment Association

Tomatoes growing on a vine The Bishopsteignton Community Allotment Association was formed in March 2009, and aims to establish allotments within the parish boundaries, for the use of villagers. Bishopsteignton does not currently have an allotment site, and the Association is working with local councils and landowners to identify and obtain land to be used as allotment plots.

We aim to be inclusive of our local community - you are welcome to join us, and ideally we are also hoping to establish a community garden within the village, as part of an allotment site.

Welcome to our website

This website provides information to members of the Bishopsteignton Community Allotment Association, and anyone interested in allotments in the Bishopsteignton area, about our progress, meetings, and allotment gardening in general. You are welcome to browse our site, and if you would like any further information, you can email us at allotments@bishopsteignton.org.uk.

Why would I want an allotment, and why should I join?

An aluminium watering can on an allotment plot Provision of allotments peaked during World War II, when food shortages and rationing increased demand. Allotments declined in the post war period, but demand is now on the rise again, fuelled by rising food prices, environmental concerns and demand for organic produce. However, the number of allotment plots available is far lower than the number of people wanting to have a plot, so many sites have long waiting lists.

By joining the Bishopsteignton Community Allotment Association, you help give us more influence, by sheer weight of numbers. The more of us there are, the greater voice we will have in negotiations with local authorities.

People have different reasons for wanting to have an allotment, including:

An interest in organic fruit and vegetables
Growing your own produce that is fresher than that available in supermarkets
Environmental reasons - reducing food miles and carbon footprint
Being able to grow produce not commonly available in shops
Gardening is a great form of exercise, and good for your health
Allotment gardening is sociable, and a great way to meet people

How much does it cost to join?

We will shortly be introducing a £5 membership fee. Once we have managed to establish an allotment site, this membership fee may be increased, so that we can join the National Association, and rent will also be payable for your plot.