A 23% turnout for a Neighbourhood Plan Refrendum can be considered the higher side of normal.
Children’s forest activitiesThe activities are led
by a Level 3
Forest school qualified
facilitator
Children must be accompanied by a
parent/carer
For further information or to
book contact:
Meeting place:
St Michael and All Angels
Church, Coach Lane,
Witton Gilbert, DH7 6SX
Booking essential
Come weather prepared
No dogs please
The Parish Council with the full backing of the allotment holders are continuing to look at all options in an effort to save the allotments.
In September 2018 Langley Estates put up for sale 18 plots of land around Witton Gilbert including the Sacriston Lane Allotments (next to the School) currently leased to the Parish Council.
The Parish Council put in a bid to buy the allotments to preserve them for community but were unsuccessful. Their bid of £10060 was based on the recommendation of a professional valuer who advised that the site was agricultural land, with limited development potential.
The Parish Council has received 12 MONTHS NOTICE TO QUIT from the new owners.
The allotment site was acquired from Lord Lambton in 1909 following the 1908 Allotment Act. For 110 years local people have enjoyed this popular amenity which continues to welcome new members, provide healthy exercise, fresh, local food and friendship for generations of Witton Gilbert residents. The importance of the allotments is reflected in the designation of the site, as “Protected
Green Space” within the Witton Gilbert Neighbourhood Plan so its important to vote in the referendum on the 7th November.
The 48 allotment plots bring people together from a mixture of ages and backgrounds. Some are new to growing and benefit from the advice of older members of the community; others have lovingly tended their plots for decades. They share an appreciation of fresh produce and the sense of community and wellbeing that the allotments provide.
The Parish Council intend to do everything within their power to preserve this valuable resource for future generations.
Please sent your comments using the form below
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The activities are led
by a Level 3
Forest school qualified
facilitator
Children must be accompanied by a
parent/carer
For further information or to
book contact:
Gillie on 07508471522
Or 0191 3711387
Meeting place:
St Michael and All Angels
Church, Coach Lane,
Witton Gilbert, DH7 6SX
Booking essential
Come weather prepared
No dogs please
For further information or to
book contact:
Gillie on 07508471522
Or 0191 3711387
Meeting place:
St Michael and All Angels
Church, Coach Lane,
Witton Gilbert, DH7 6SX
Booking essential
Come weather prepared
No dogs please
To find out more, contact Gillie breath-
ingspacedurham@gmail.com
Tel: 0191 3711387 /07508 471522
Meeting place:
St Michael and All Angels
Church, Coach Lane,
Witton Gilbert, DH7 6SX
Robin Minney: tel: 0191 3711295, robin@minney.org
Or
Mike Rowell 3710595 Mob 07791625644 email mjrowell.303@btinternet.com
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