‘Food growing for all’ is about opening up the benefits of allotment life to as many people as possible, with raised beds available for people who might not otherwise be able to manage a standard allotment plot.
Easy access beds are easy to garden for people with reduced mobility or strength. They have good access and are very easy to look after. You can garden them while sitting or standing. No serious digging is needed. They’re just right for people with a bad back, hip or knee, or wanting to be more active to help recovery from an illness.
Starter raised beds are perfect if you only have a bit of time available and if you get into the swing of it, you can always move up to a bigger plot later.
Wendy Dwyer, local resident and Hyndburn Councillor, has just harvested her first vegetable crop after only a few weeks on her easy access bed at Peel Park near Avenue Parade.
Wendy said; “I’ve never grown my own food before, but this has given me the pleasure of picking my own spinach, radish and lettuce and taking it straight home for my tea”. Everyone can have this opportunity. We’ve got spaces suitable for all needs. Join the food growing revolution in Hyndburn and grow your own too.”
Easy access and starter raised beds are available at more allotment sites in Hyndburn:-
• Woodnook allotments, off Rothwell Avenue, near Hollins Lane, Accrington.
• Heys allotments, off Heron Way, Oswaldtwistle.
• Peel Park allotments, off Avenue Parade, Accrington
• Meadoway allotments, off Queens Road West, Accrington.
• Norden allotments, Alan Ramsbottom Way, Great Harwood.
Advice and support is also available to help you get growing.
Get in touch with the Allotments Service on 01254 388111 if you, or someone you know would like to take a look at what’s available.
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