Our aims. The Society is dedicated to the promotion of gardening and organic vegatable growing as a most rewarding and healthy activity. In the pursuance of this it is our aim to develop the allotments site not only as an area for vegetable growing but also as a learning area where members and the wider community can learn about organic gardening through organised activities, teaching materials. It is also our ambition to further engage with folk into plant and vegetable growing thoughout the world via our forums on this website.

A lovely warm Sunday morning in June. Tea, coffee and lively discussion being enjoyed by members. 14/06/2009.

LOCATION: Countesthorpe is a village located 6 miles south of Leicester in rural surroundings. The allotment site is situated some 200m off the village main street, in open countryside and suffers little from passing traffic noise or exhaust pollution.

ALLOTMENTS: The allotment site is situated at the end of Glebe Drive Countesthorpe. We have 61 plots. The allotment land is owned by The Church Commissioners and current plot rents are a very reasonable £18.00 + £2.00 affiliation fee. There is currently a waiting list of twenty six for plots.

FACILITIES:  We have a secure container on site, which we use for social and trading purposes. Mains water supply is provided. The site has vehicular access and parking for plot holders.

SEEDS: The Society, in conjunction with the National Society, operates a discounted seed scheme. It is available to both plot holders and local gardeners upon payment of the affiliation fee (currently 1.75). Contact the Secretary for details.

Objectives for this year are:-

• Continue and extend our trading activities - last years compost was a great success.
• Continue organising social events. Especially the CGAS Produce Show.
• Maintain a high level of publicity.
• Improve our facilities for disabled gardeners.
• Improve our education and training facilities and repeat our talks for new gardners and allotmenters.
• Develop the web site - There is a new experimental page, Weather, displaying a feed fron the BBC which gives a two day forecast for the local weather.
• Continue to develop and improve our site for heritage fruit trees native to Leicestershire. Tree Details
• Improve site security.