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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

February 2019

February 2019

Allotment blog Read more

Published: 1st February, 2019

Updated: 13th January, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

December 2018

December 2018

Allotment blog Read more

Published: 1st December, 2018

Updated: 13th January, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Pre-Karen February - October 2018

Pre-Karen February - October 2018

Allotment blog Read more

Published: 1st October, 2018

Updated: 13th January, 2022

Author: Jodie Griffiths

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  • Baby Brunch February 2023

    Baby Brunch February 2023

    Book here for February's Baby Brunch - for children under 2 years of age

  • February 2023 Yoga Sessions

    February 2023 Yoga Sessions

    Book your place for February's Yoga sessions here! The sessions are back at the centre with a new day - Fridays 5.30pm-6.30pm

  • Nature Buddies - Park

    Nature Buddies - Park

    Join us for Nature Buddies every Saturday - at the Park @ 1pm - 3pm

  • Nature Buddies - Allotment

    Nature Buddies - Allotment

    Join us for Nature Buddies every Saturday - at the Allotment @ 10.30am - 12pm

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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

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

  • What is it all about?

    What is it all about?

    The community allotment is a project funded by the Postcode Local Trust

  • 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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