Community Allotment
Running since July 2019 and still going strong!
Our allotment is a great chance to meet new people, share ideas, knowledge, and have some cake and a cuppa, all whilst being green fingered.
No gardening experience? No problem. This is a space where everyone is welcome, and you don’t need any experience to join in.
Keep an eye out on our calendar, as we run one off workshops and events through the year, such as art, music and growing workshops. This includes a staple of our calendar - shared lunches and making homemade soup to celebrate our produce in Summer and Autumn, which always goes down a treat.
When do we meet?
Working parties are every Wednesday 2.30pm - 4.30pm at the Moretonhampstead allotments. There’s no need to book this, just turn up whenever you fancy it.
Not in Moretonhampstead? We also support the Chagford Community Allotment in a collaborative partnership alongside a dedicated team of volunteers, so get in touch to learn more.
Why join in?
Originally envisioned by local GPs as a place where patients could be “prescribed” gardening and outdoor work to support recovery from both physical and mental health challenges, our allotment has grown into a hub of connection, healing and community spirit.
There are many therapeutic benefits to time spent outdoors, and for those dealing with anxiety, depression, or chronic health conditions, the allotment provides a natural remedy. Many find the physical activity and the peaceful environment a source of strength.
One member of the team says: ‘When I came to the allotment, I was new to the area and found being in groups of people made me anxious, but being in the allotment team is fun and relaxed. Working alongside others and feeling like you belong to something with a shared purpose… I love coming here! It gets me out of the house, I have made some good friends, and I have learned a lot about growing and cooking healthy food.’
This is also a place where learning, sharing and connection flourish; from learning about low cost cooking to workshops on sustainable gardening, and sharing some of our harvest with the local Community Larder, the benefits of the allotment stretch far and wide.
So, whether you are looking for a place to meet others, to heal, or simply to enjoy the beauty of Dartmoor, our Community Allotment is ready to welcome you with open arms- and a pair of gardening gloves.
If this sounds like something you’d like to get involved in, or you’d like more information, give us a call on 01647 478378 or email torie@wellmoor.org.uk .
