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How volunteers transformed Groby’s allotments
Groby Allotment Society forms a Co-operative
Thinking of renting? Watch our short slide show from 2009
RHS guide to gardening jobs to do in April
National Allotment Society monthly guide to jobs to do
Groby Allotment Society leases two sites in the village from the Parish Council and handles all aspects of the letting of plots in addition to setting and collecting the annual rents.
Tenants are required to be members of the Society, and for insurance cover so are those who help you tend your plot. Click this link to read more and print an application form.
See where our 2 sites are or click this link to apply for a plot.
Look at plans of the plot numbering
Before erecting a shed or planting a tree download an application form for a shed or an application for a tree
If you need to open the height barrier give 48 hours notice using this Contact Form. Come and meet us at our monthly Sunday mornings coffee mornings - posters will be displayed around the sites.
Vandalism
Sadly allotments sometimes suffer from vandalism or thefts. CCTV has been installed. Be sure to report all incidents to the police. Ring 101, or email contactus@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk.
If you need to get in touch you can email or text
Articles from the archive
Tribute to John Thornton, former Chair of the Society
Ratby Road Allotments Centenary celebrations
We're in the Grow it magazine! Read the article.
Maplewell Hall School - John Thornton visited the school’s allotment.
Matthew Biggs - Read about Matthew's journey from his childhood in Leicester to the 'People's Gardener'.