Organisation Type: Clubs and Organisations

The Writtle Garden and Allotment Society is a long established (at least 50 years old), welcoming and experienced group that exists to promote and support the interests of both allotmenteers and gardeners in the village and surrounding area.

If you are interested in renting an allotment, the Society can provide advice and support to get you started. There are currently full size and half plots available at both the Oxney Green and Chase allotments.  Please contact Justine Atterbury at the Parish Council to apply (admin@writtle-pc.gov.uk).

Twice a year the Society organises shows where gardeners can exhibit the fruit of their labours. There are classes for vegetables, fruits, cut flowers, pot plants, flower arrangements, jams, baking, as well as handicrafts, photography and children’s classes.

A trading hut is operated at the Oxney Road allotments every Sunday morning from February to the end of November (10.00 – 12.15). Our knowledgeable volunteers can give advice if you are new to the world of allotments and vegetable growing. In addition members of the Society can buy fertilisers, canes and anything else they may need to make their growing a success. Every winter members are able to order discounted seeds in advance of the next growing season.

The Society organises social events and visits to gardens of interest both locally and further afield, as well as inviting speakers to give talks on aspects of gardening. An Annual General Meeting is held every year.

Society membership entitles members to discounts across a number of local businesses and supports the society’s efforts to promote gardening and allotmenteering in the village and surrounding area.