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Businesses help out on Community Allotment Plots

Businesses help out on Community Allotment Plots

Members of staff from Colas Ltd and LV Insurance helped out with tasks on our plots in Summer 2023 Read more

Published: 11th August, 2023

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Allotment Blog May 2023

Allotment Blog May 2023

Finally, the frost has passed, and the growing season has started. Read more

Published: 24th May, 2023

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Winter at the Allotment

Winter at the Allotment

Work carries on, even through the Winter months Read more

Published: 22nd February, 2023

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Allotment Blog August 2022

Allotment Blog August 2022

Everything is flourishing down at the allotment plot! Read more

Published: 18th August, 2022

Updated: 21st October, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Allotment Blog February 2022

Allotment Blog February 2022

An update from the Community Allotment plot Read more

Published: 14th February, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Allotment Blog October 2021

Allotment Blog October 2021

A fond farewell from Karen our Allotment Coordinator Read more

Published: 11th October, 2021

Updated: 13th January, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Allotment Blog September 2021

Allotment Blog September 2021

Time for a ‘catch-up’ from the Dorothy Parkes Community Allotment. Read more

Published: 11th September, 2021

Updated: 13th January, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Allotment Blog June 2021

Allotment Blog June 2021

It's all happening down at the plot Read more

Published: 18th June, 2021

Updated: 13th January, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Allotment Blog April 2021

Allotment Blog April 2021

There's lots of exciting things happening down at the allotment.... Read more

Published: 27th May, 2021

Updated: 13th January, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Allotment Blog March 2021

Allotment Blog March 2021

Take a tour of the allotment and see how far we've come! Read more

Published: 23rd March, 2021

Updated: 13th January, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Allotment Blog February 2021

Allotment Blog February 2021

The DPC Community Allotment is still going strong - here's the New Year update..... Read more

Published: 12th February, 2021

Updated: 13th January, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Allotment Blog November 2020

Allotment Blog November 2020

Your chance to find out about what's happening down at the DPC allotment. Read more

Published: 16th November, 2020

Updated: 13th January, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Allotment Blog September 2020

Allotment Blog September 2020

An update on the allotment and all the wonderful things our volunteers are now helping with! Read more

Published: 21st September, 2020

Updated: 13th January, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

June / July 2020

June / July 2020

Work continues at the allotment and things are starting to grow..... Read more

Published: 14th July, 2020

Updated: 13th January, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Dotty

Dotty

Meet one of 2 scarecrows that we have at the allotment! Read more

Published: 28th May, 2020

Updated: 13th January, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Bert

Bert

Meet one of 2 scarecrows that we have at the allotment! Read more

Published: 28th May, 2020

Updated: 13th January, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

May 2020

May 2020

Social distancing, being outdoors and enjoying the fabulous weather - all in a days work at the allotment! Read more

Published: 19th May, 2020

Updated: 13th January, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Easter Weekend

Easter Weekend

While keeping to social distancing rules, Rob has been busy at the allotment creating more raised beds! Read more

Published: 13th April, 2020

Updated: 13th January, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

April 2020

April 2020

A huge thank you for the donation of flowers from Homebase! Work is still going on down at the allotment with all social distancing guidance being followed!! Read more

Published: 7th April, 2020

Updated: 13th January, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

March 2020

March 2020

Find out the latest news regarding our Community Allotment Plot project, including some good funding news! Read more

Published: 1st April, 2020

Updated: 13th January, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

December 2019

December 2019

Allotment blog Read more

Published: 1st December, 2019

Updated: 13th January, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

November 2019

November 2019

Allotment blog Read more

Published: 1st November, 2019

Updated: 13th January, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

August 2019

August 2019

Allotment blog Read more

Published: 1st August, 2019

Updated: 13th January, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

June 2019

June 2019

Allotment blog Read more

Published: 1st June, 2019

Updated: 13th January, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

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Latest

  • Centre to launch 'Warm this Winter' Campaign

    Centre to launch 'Warm this Winter' Campaign

    Centre secures grant from National Grid's Community Matters Fund to provide Warm Packs and Warm Bank this winter

  • ‘Where We Grow’ – a fantastic community event on our allotment plot

    ‘Where We Grow’ – a fantastic community event on our allotment plot

    Community enjoy four live performances on a sunny Saturday in Smethwick

  • Centre hosts successful Cultural Craft Fayre celebrating Black History Month 2023

    Centre hosts successful Cultural Craft Fayre celebrating Black History Month 2023

    A fantastic event in the October sunshine in partnership with Kingsway Project, Gellas Kitchen and Angels Caribbean Cuisine.

  • DPC Art Group experience The Barber Institute of Fine Arts

    DPC Art Group experience The Barber Institute of Fine Arts

    Our artists have an experience to remember thanks to Creative Black Country

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  • Welcome to The Dorothy Parkes Centre

    Welcome to The Dorothy Parkes Centre

    The Dorothy Parkes Centre is an award winning community centre based in Smethwick and is a place of welcome and opportunity for the local and wider community.

  • Who was Dorothy Parkes?

    Who was Dorothy Parkes?

    Who was Dorothy Parkes?

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  • Loss Matters 2023

    Loss Matters 2023

    A free eight week support programme for members of our community who have had experience of grief, bereavement, and loss

  • The Large Hall

    The Large Hall

    Our large hall measures 12m x 9.3m and has a capacity of 100 people

  • Knitting and Crochet

    Knitting and Crochet

    Join us for the Knitting and Crochet Club every Monday at 12.30pm - 2.30pm

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