To celebrate national volunteers’ week, members of Van Ward Allotments and Van Community Centre got together to thank those involved in their recent projects.
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‘Extremely proud of everyone involved’: Allotment group thanks those behind recent successes
It’s been a busy spring at Van Ward Allotments, who’ve recently come together to thank those who have helped them grow their membership and land several awards.
Caerphilly allotment recognised as UK’s best for gender inclusion
Van Ward Allotments have landed their second ‘Best of the Best’ award, this time for providing green space for women and girls.
Allotment society looking for new members
The Caerphilly-based Nant y Calch Allotment Society is looking for new members, ranging from experienced gardeners to novice growers.
Community allotments celebrating success
The team behind a community allotment in Cwmfelinfach is celebrating its “exponential” growth, which has seen it secure a Green Flag award less than 18 months after opening.
Allotment finally gets working solar panels thanks to “incredible” gesture
Members of Van Ward Allotments finally have their solar panels up and running thanks to a Cardiff-based business who carried-out the work for free.
“Totally green”: Wellbeing room opens at allotments after two-year project
After two years of hard work and a £13,000 outlay, Van Ward Allotments has finally opened its wellbeing room, nicknamed ‘the hive’.
Community allotments group inviting residents in for open day
Pontygwindy allotments, which is off Pontygwindy Road, in Caerphilly, will be inviting the community in for an open day on August 28.
A community effort to bring biodiversity to Trethomas could be scuppered by development
Last year, Caerphilly County Borough Council proposed eight later-living bungalows on land to the north of James Street, Trethomas, and 12 one-bedroom apartments on land to the south of James Street.
Allotment users want to build new education and wellbeing centre for the community
Nicola Coombes said the allotments have been in Caerphilly for over 100 years and now she and other plot holders want it to be a place everyone can enjoy.