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Jul 20, 20211 min read
A mini lesson on taking your own plant cuttings
When we asked the different allotment groups what skills they most wanted to get out of coming to the allotment one of the things people...
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West End Centre
Jul 9, 20212 min read
And the winner is......
Back in April as part of National Gardening Week we sent out packs for our 'who can grow the biggest onion in a tiny pot' competition. ...
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West End Centre
Jun 29, 20211 min read
It was all grow grow grow now they've gone gone gone!!
The plant sale last Thursday was a roaring success, even better than we could have hoped! Thanks to our trusty volunteers and their...
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West End Centre
Jun 17, 20211 min read
From plot to plate
We are finally all organised for our plant sale next Thursday, so we decided to have a treat and cook a tasty lunch together at the...
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West End Centre
Jun 16, 20211 min read
Staying Safe Together
Did you know Lateral flow Covid tests are free for everyone now? You can pick them up from your chemist or order online from...
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West End Centre
Jun 10, 20211 min read
Plants Galore!
Since lock down eased we have been able to invite people up to our community allotment, providing a safe space to meet up, have a good...
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West End Centre
May 6, 20211 min read
Fantastic News
West End Centre has been awarded a £500 Magic Little Grant which will enable us to purchase tools and equipment for our outdoor groups...
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West End Centre
May 5, 20211 min read
Seed Bombs Away!!!
When asking the allotment group what activities they wanted to do one of the old favorites came up- seed bomb making! We are not sure if...
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West End Centre
Apr 30, 20211 min read
Competition- who can grow the biggest onion?!
As part of National Gardening Week we thought we would give people a hand to get growing with a little competition. Razina and Jyoti made...
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West End Centre
Apr 29, 20211 min read
It's National Gardening Week. What are you growing?
This week is National Gardening Week and so to celebrate we asked our community to send in pictures of what they are growing at home or...
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West End Centre
Apr 22, 20211 min read
Our Tuesday Tea Party!
Our community allotment at Sunnybank road is the ideal safe space for people to meet up for a socially distanced tea party and we...
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West End Centre
Apr 15, 20211 min read
Spotlight on volunteers - Thank you Ken our allotment legend!
Welcome to our monthly spotlight on volunteers blog. The centre simply wouldn't be the same without our volunteers who are involved in...
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West End Centre
Apr 1, 20211 min read
Grow for health and happiness
Its been over a year since we were able to have groups at our community allotment and at last the time has arrived when we could open...
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West End Centre
Mar 31, 20211 min read
Walking back to happiness
With lockdown easing we have been able to start our walk and talk groups at long last. We hare so lucky to have such lovely weather and...
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West End Centre
Mar 25, 20211 min read
Our journey through the lockdowns
What a year it has been! We have seen many changes over this time but one thing that has remained constant is our community and the...
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West End Centre
Mar 23, 20211 min read
National Day of Reflection
Today marks the start of the first lockdown and as we come together to join the National Day of Reflection we are very mindful of all the...
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West End Centre
Mar 19, 20213 min read
World Sleep day- Tips to get a better nights sleep
Today is World sleep day. According to an article by Health and Wellness Journalist Brittany Risher in a survey of 2,500 people from 49...
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West End Centre
Mar 18, 20211 min read
Get creative and decorate our tree of hope for easter
You have contributed to our tree of hope project with messages of hope, Poppies, Christmas decorations, valentine hearts and this has...
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West End Centre
Mar 17, 20212 min read
National composting week .... don't bin it compost it !
It's National composting week and to celebrate this we have asked our gardening community to send us photos of their compost bins. Some...
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West End Centre
Mar 16, 20213 min read
What a difference a year makes - West End Warriors and other WhatsApp groups
Well it has been a year to the day that things really changed for all of us and the decision was taken to follow government advice and...
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