Downham Nutrition Partnership
Looking Good, Feeling Fine!
Allotments
The allotments at Kendale Road have been present ever since the estate was built. What was once a flourishing allotment site has had less interest from local residents in more recent years.
Lewisham Borough Council have kindly allowed Downham Nutrition Partnership to develop the site; clearing the overgrowth and starting plots for the local community to grow vegetables.
Over the last 5 years we have had close contact with a number of the schools, home educating families, patients from a local GP surgery, and the local community. Some people have taken on their own plots, while others have contributed to the community plots
There are a number of benefits of coming to the allotments;
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It is peaceful - many people comment on how quiet it is at the site. It is a great place to relax and de-stress
- Getting active!
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Learn some new gardening skills
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Join in the friendly community spirit
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Children can learn where food comes from - it doesn't just appear in bags in the supermarket!
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Grow fresh, organic fruit and vegetables to eat!
