Colchester Allotment Association (CAA) is an independent voluntary organisation that promotes allotment gardening and works to preserve allotments and support allotment holders. (Colchester Borough Council administers allotment rentals and regulations.)
For a small annual subscription, members receive:
- four newsletters each year
- discounted seeds
- other retailers’ discounts
- talks and other events
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Colchester Allotment Association
Colchester Allotment Association (CAA) is an independent, voluntary organisation, promoting and supporting allotment holders and grow your own enthusiasts alike, primarily in the Borough of Colchester.
Not long left now!Last call for anyone looking to enter their plot in the Best Plot Competition!![]()
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Categories are Best Newcomer (plot holders of less than two years) and Best Established (over two years).![]()
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You have just under two days left to enter, information was sent out to members previously by email where there are more details. ![]()
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To enter please email caamembers2@gmail.com with your name, allotment site location, plot number, and which category you are entering. ![]()
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1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will receive certificates. Placing in the competition will add to your eligibility to win the famed Banksian Medal from the Royal Horticultural Society, as will placing on other competitions we hold throughout the year.![]()
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If you are not yet a member you can sign up for membership on our website today, and then sign up for the competition by emailing and saying you are a new member.![]()
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There are plenty of other benefits to membership which can be seen on our website too.![]()
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colchester-allotments.org.uk![]()
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-James![]()
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#allotmentlife #allotments #colchester #colchesterallotments #allotment #caa #essex #growyourown #growyourownfood #gardening #garden #vegetables #fruit
Wolseley Merry Tiller Rotivator for sale!![]()
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We have been presented with this lovely used rotavator, if you are interested please contact caamembers2@gmail.com and we will put you in touch with the current owner. ![]()
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"I live locally in Great Wigborough and can deliver to the Colchester area.![]()
Needs a service but working well when last used.![]()
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Looking at £235.00 as a delivered price and anyone interested would be welcome to visit before purchasing."
Last call for anyone looking to enter their plot in the Best Plot Competition!![]()
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Categories are Best Newcomer (plot holders of less than two years) and Best Established (over two years).![]()
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You have just under two days left to enter, information was sent out to members previously by email where there are more details. ![]()
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To enter please email caamembers2@gmail.com with your name, allotment site location, plot number, and which category you are entering. ![]()
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1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will receive certificates. Placing in the competition will add to your eligibility to win the famed Banksian Medal from the Royal Horticultural Society, as will placing on other competitions we hold throughout the year.![]()
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If you are not yet a member you can sign up for membership on our website today, and then sign up for the competition by emailing and saying you are a new member.![]()
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There are plenty of other benefits to membership which can be seen on our website too.![]()
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colchester-allotments.org.uk![]()
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-James![]()
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#allotmentlife #allotments #colchester #colchesterallotments #allotment #CAA #essex #growyourown #growyourownfood #gardening #garden #vegetables #fruit
Your help is needed….![]()
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Northumbria University are working in collaboration with the National Allotment Society to study the biodiversity, chemical composition and physical characteristics of allotment soils.![]()
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They are looking for willing participants to assist with their survey in order to showcase the significant roles that allotments play as biodiversity hotspots.![]()
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If you are able and willing to get involved, please complete their online survey, accessible via the QR code below or via this link: ![]()
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/northumbria/a-pre-assessment-management-survey-of-uk-national-allo….![]()
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Thank you!
Paid Job Opportunity ![]()
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We've received a request from a local resident which is as follows:![]()
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"My partner and I are of advanced years with more than our fair share of aches, pains and mobility issues to deny us the pleasures of continuing to look after our modest garden. We are wondering if any of your members are lucky enough to have some surplus energy which could be used to regularly tidy our garden. ![]()
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Naturally we are happy to discuss details and payment for work undertaken so we do hope you and your members might be able to help. For further information, we live close to the Hospital and look forward to hearing from you and your members."![]()
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If you are interested please email to caamembers2@gmail.com where we can put you in touch with the couple to discuss specifics.