Colin Glen Allotments, Community Garden & Healthy Living Centre

Folks, as some of you are already aware, the construction work next door to the allotments has left our site exposed and some of us have been dealing with the vandalism caused to both Colin Glen's site and to a lesser extent our site. Until we get the contractor to take effective security measures, can we ask everyone to be extra vigilant & pass on any urgent issues through this site or through contact with other allotment holders. Many thanks Michael George, please post on my FB page if needed.

Please be aware there is a skip at the allotment site that you can dispose of plastic ,old wood, old compost bags, and other general waste but please do not put in soil, grass and other organic waste.
Also we have asked plot holders several times, to please ensure any materials for the compost beds are put directly in the compost beds and not in the area surrounding them or at the grass mound in the car park. As we have now needed to clear these areas on numerous occasions at a substantial cost. Action will be taken in future against those responsible.

Please see renewal forms for year April 2019-March 2020 for individual plots. Please return to Betty McFarlane, CNP, 31 Colin Road, Dunmurry

Folks, We are holding a meeting Next Monday night (8th April, 6.30pm at Colin allotments, to discuss upcoming initiatives, a site Spring Clean and Plot holders suggestions for the year ahead. We would also like to reestablish our Allotment Holders committee and get the growing year of to a good start. For all those long term stalwarts, please try your best to come along and for any new enthusiasts, feel free to attend and lend a few extra bralnwaves to the discussion. Also, this Wednesday night (3rd of April, we hope to finish and erect some pieces of woodland art and benches along our Fairy/Woodland Trail. Any extra hands would be well recieved. Adh Mor; Michael G.

*Update* The compost will be delivered to the allotments this afternoon. It's on offer for £20 per ton. £5 of the £20 price will be a donation to the allotments.

We are trying to get anyone on our waiting list allocated an allotment plot before April. Could those of you who are not renewing their lease for the upcoming year April 19-March 20 email betty@newcolin.com asap, so that we can reallocate the plots quickly. (Please include Name and plot number, if you have a full plot, please include both numbers). We would really appreciate that everyone try their best to get back to us as early as possible, as this will help us get all plots in full use for the spring growing season. Many thanks

Folks, sorry for the late notice, but we are having a light buffet for the volunteers and any of you who have helped out at the Allotments over the last year. Myself and Mathew will be rustling up a few treats in the morning, grub served at 1pm, if your available, feel free to come along. Merry Christmas. Michael G.

In keeping with the season, check out this delicious healthy yummy Halloween pumpkin muffin recipe 🎃🎃🎃 Public Health Agency #Halloween2018

If you didnt get a chance to see the first class as Gaeilge, Imagine Media documententary (BBC2), on a year at Colin Allotments, why not come along to the Colin area's fantastic new cultural centre, Ionad Na Fuiseoige 7.30pm tonight and watch it on the big screen. All welcome, admission free. Image may contain: people standing, flower, plant, outdoor and nature

Folks, if anyone is free tomorrow (Wednesday 3rd) or Thursday morning, we are tidying the area around the Hobbit houses and working on the Fairy trail. All help would be Greatly appreciated. Michael G.

Folks, if anyone is free tomorrow (Wednesday 3rd) or Thursday morning, we are tidying the area around the Hobbit houses and working on the Fairy trail. All help would be Greatly appreciated. Michael G.

Annual Harvest Festival Itinerary Thursday 30th August 12.30pm Start – Food displays, tour of allotments. 1.30pm Traditional musicians and “Best Vegetable” display. 2.00pm Autumn planting / allotment winter ... preparation workshop with Michael McCorry. Tastes of the allotments, produce dishes from the allotments, 2.30pm Arrival of the lord Mayor – Judging of the "Best Vegetable" display and presentation. 3.00pm Q&A with Belfast Bee Keepers and display of demonstration hive. (local honey available for purchase). 4.30/5.00pm Pizza Making Workshop. 6.00pm Screening of Imagine media An Cullian A year at the allotments. 7.00pm End.
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A day to celebrate the growing season with friends and family members of Colin Allotment plot holders. Join us in the beautiful setting of the Colin Glen Allotments, Community Garden & Healthy Living Centre for vegetable competitions, allotment displays, food demos, live music and information stands.
Free entry, all welcome.
... For more information contact Michael George at Colin Neighbourhood Partnership on 02890623813 or at michael@newcolin.com. #ColinAllotments
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Folks, This coming Thursday (30th) we're hosting our Colin Harvest Festival, 12.30 - 7pm at the Colin allotments. We have lots of food & information stands, local honey, tips on plot and winter growing workshops, traditional music and delicious pizzas from our clay oven. Everyone welcome.