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Together We Grow Spring 2026 sessions

Together We Grow Spring 2026 sessions

Participants enjoyed an informative hour whilst visiting our allotment plot this Spring. Read more

Published: 28th April, 2026

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Expanding Our Community Allotment

Expanding Our Community Allotment

We have successfully secured an additional vacant allotment plot right next to our existing community space. Read more

Published: 27th April, 2026

Author: Jodie Griffiths

Art At The Allotment - April 2026

Art At The Allotment - April 2026

Participants from our Tuesday Art for Wellbeing Group enjoyed a peaceful creative session down at our allotment plot Read more

Published: 14th April, 2026

Updated: 20th May, 2026

Author: Jodie Griffiths

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: Trudi Blake

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: Trudi Blake

Winter at the Allotment

Winter at the Allotment

Work carries on, even through the Winter months Read more

Published: 22nd February, 2023

Author: Trudi Blake

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: Trudi Blake

Allotment Blog February 2022

Allotment Blog February 2022

An update from the Community Allotment plot Read more

Published: 14th February, 2022

Author: Trudi Blake

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: Trudi Blake

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: Trudi Blake

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: Trudi Blake

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: Trudi Blake

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: Trudi Blake

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: Trudi Blake

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: Trudi Blake

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: Trudi Blake

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: Trudi Blake

Dotty

Dotty

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

Published: 28th May, 2020

Updated: 13th January, 2022

Author: Trudi Blake

Bert

Bert

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

Published: 28th May, 2020

Updated: 13th January, 2022

Author: Trudi Blake

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: Trudi Blake

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: Trudi Blake

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: Trudi Blake

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: Trudi Blake

December 2019

December 2019

Allotment blog Read more

Published: 1st December, 2019

Updated: 13th January, 2022

Author: Trudi Blake

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    Welcome to The Dorothy Parkes Centre

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

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    Our large hall measures 12m x 9.3m and has a capacity of 80 people

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    Knitting and Crochet

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

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    Art Works For Wellbeing

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