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We are proud to announce that Garscube Allotments will take part in SCOTLAND'S GARDENS SCHEME, August 15th 2009, 2pm - 5pm

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme (SGS), a registered charity created in 1931, raises funds for other worthy charities by facilitating the opening of large and small gardens of horticultural interest throughout Scotland to the public. The gardens that open for SGS include Scotland's finest, are mostly privately owned and are normally inaccessible to the public at other times. Garscube Allotments will be the first allotment site to open for the SGS. Our four acre site is owned by the University of Glasgow. It runs alongside the grounds of Acre House and has wonderful views northwestwards to the Kilpatrick Hills. The numerous plots show variety, character, imagination and individuality. A wide range of flowers, fruit and vegetables are grown.

Parking is limited. Public transport; First Bus 40 & 40a (every 10 minutes) or 109, 119 bus service - all go along Maryhill Road. Trains from Queen Street Station to Maryhill Station every 20 minutes.

Directions:
From Glasgow city centre take the A81 Garscube Road, which becomes Maryhill Road. Continue on Maryhill Road to the stretch of dual carriageway and then on as far as the roundabout at the entrance to the Science Park. Do a complete turn on the roundabout so as to head back towards Glasgow. The entrance to the allotments is almost immediately on the left just beyond a bus stop.

Admissions:
£5.00 Includes visit to entire allotment area
Children free

Beneficiaries:
Glasgow University Garscube Allotments receives 40%. With the net remaining going to SGS Beneficiaries.

Features and Catering:
Plant and Produce Stall. Some Paths Rough and Steep

Link to the SGS page for Garscube allotments:
http://www.gardensofscotland.org/garden.aspx?id=2b351faf-4c8e-4310-9c6b-9b2600ed9928
 
 

Garscube allotments are situated on Maryhill Road, Glasgow, between Maryhill Park and Glasgow University's Science Centre. Allotments for the unemployed were set up on the Garscube estate in the 1932 during the Great Depression when many thousands of Glaswegians lost their jobs. We have our own constitution and set of rules which are issued to all members and must be adhered to. Our site consists of 100 plots and communal amenities including, the community hut, secure bike shed, work shed, storage container and car park. We now have our composting toilet up and running. We are full at present and currently have a waiting list of 35 people.

Our allotments are beneficial to all, as working the plots provides vital exercise and is good therapy, especially for those with disabilities. The local community also benefits as the commitment and hard work of all members helps keep the green belt going, as well as, provides areas for wildlife to thrive and native flora and fauna to flourish.

Twice a year general meetings are held to discuss welfare and maintenance of the site, to which all members are encouraged to attend. At these meetings works party will be organised of those willing to give an hour or two of their time to help tidy and maintain all communal areas, keeping these areas safe for all to use. We also have regular committee meetings to discuss what is best for the site and what is needed, all members suggestions are welcome and carried out when possible.

We at Garscube Allotments have been extremely successful securing grants from the following: Age Concern, Shell Better Britain, Glasgow City Council, The Innovation Fund in association with The Lighthouse, Glasgow. We were also fortunate enough to receive a donation from STV Studios. These grants have made a huge difference to the Garscube site, enabling us to deliver good facilities to our members. Garscube Allotments is a member of S.A.G.S., overseers of all UK allotments. S.A.G.S. keeps us informed of any major changes which might affect us, i.e. changes in the law, tenants rights, etc. And committee members regularly attend the Glasgow City Council's Allotments Forum run by G.C.C. Land services, who ensure that allotment sites receive correct and relevant information crucial to continuing and safe-guarding this great British institution - the allotment.

 
 
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