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.
We have been contacted by Angie Armitage who is a Committee Member of the Capel St Mary Allotments Association who have kindly offered an invitation to our members to enter their upcoming Village Show. If any members do go along let us know how it was and feel free to send any pictures along. The committee's message is as follows:![]()
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"I’ve been asked to contact you on behalf of Capel St Mary Allotments Association to let you know about our Village Show that we hold each year. Although the Show is run by the Allotments Association it is a show for all the Village and this year we would like to encourage entrants and visitors from other local allotment sites. ![]()
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Our Show not only features the best fruit and vegetables grown locally but we also have many other classes including flowers and flower arrangements, photography, handicrafts, cookery and very importantly, a children’s competition. Please have a look at our website to see the various categories and also photographs etc from previous year’s shows www.capelallotments.co.uk/site-events/the-show/![]()
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If you feel your allotment members may be interested in participating and exhibiting could you please share our details with them as we would welcome their entries. The Show will take place on 7th and 8th September and is open to the public on both days following the judging on the Saturday morning. We also have a fantastic prize draw with some amazing prizes and regularly raise around £1,000 which helps us to fund the Show.![]()
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There will be a link on the website nearer the Show date and if anyone wishes to enter anything they can use this and then pay their entry fees when they bring their items in on the day. The cost is just 10p per entry. As you will see from the schedule each category does have a cash prize and there are also cups which can also be won."![]()
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www.capelallotments.co.uk/assets/01-Documents/Show/2024/2024-Show-Schedule.pdf ![]()
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Pictures taken from the Capel Allotments website.
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!