​Welcome to Walton Road Allotments Website. We are a medium sized allotment site situated in Sale, Greater Manchester.We have over 50 plots, which are a mixture of full and  half plots. 
 
It is our aim to provide a friendly, communal, safe environment for members, and their children and visitors to our site. To promote gardening as a recreational activity, and to help new gardeners and members of the wider community wherever possible, learn about cultivating produce.
 
We grow flora, fruit and vegetables, in harmony with the fauna that share our allotment site. The WRAS committee encourages members to conserve rainwater, recycle green waste and advise on the use of organic practices.
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Working a Plot

Renting an allotment is incredibly rewarding but it is also hard work.  Before you consider an allotment you need to make sure that you have the time to cultivate and look after your plot.  

You need to invest at least 8 hours each week, probably more,  in the growing season for planting, weeding, hoeing and harvesting.  You will also need time to sew, pot on, prepare the ground and plan during the winter and spring months.  

​After harvesting you will need time to prepare your harvest for eating, freezing, preserving or bottling.  It is amazing how much time this takes.  

You also need your own transport as every weed and waste that is not compostable needs to be taken from the site to the tip or your green bin.

You will be expected to keep your plot weed free and you need to cultivate at least 75% of your plot, with the remainder set aside for sheds, greenhouses, composting etc.  

​If you do not have this amount of time then renting an allotment is probably not for you.  If you do have the time, the rewards are wonderful.  

Plot Vacancies 

Please read Working a Plot above before you consider renting a plot.

​Unfortunately we currently have no vacant plots.

​If you would like to be added to our waiting list,  please use the contact form below and send the following:
  •  Name 
  • Address 
  • Telephone number
  • email address.​
 Some allotments sites in Trafford have short or no waiting lists. For a list of other allotments in Trafford, together with the allotment secretaries contact details,  please use the following link:
Trafford Allotments

Contact Us

If you have a question or would like to find out more about our allotment or waiting list, please complete the form below.
Find us at the top of Walton Road, Sale, adjacent to the cemetery.  

New This Month


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Spring Plant Sale News

I’d like to thank everyone who helped to make last Saturday’s plant sale a great success; those who donated plants and those who helped to set things up on Friday and Saturday morning.

I was a bit worried that we might not have enough to sell but my fears were unfounded. We filled three tables and sold a good two thirds of the stock. 

Ewan brought along an observation hive so that visitors could see our bees and the queen (bee).

You’ll remember that we decided to split the takings 50/50 with a little known charity, The Cornelia de Lange Foundation. A family very close to the site has a daughter who suffers from this rare condition. They came along to the event and explained to some of us the difficulties they faced on a day to day basis. I’m very glad we chose this cause as it is clearly a struggle to raise funds and awareness of this little known condition.

Well, I can now inform you that at the last count we have raised almost £340.00! Not bad when you consider that the average price of a plant was £1.00.

Rhubarb sales were brisk and our thanks to those who allowed us to take some from their plots.  There is a link to some photographs of the event in the "New this Month" section above

Useful Link for Plug Plants

If the thought of growing from seed is daunting then Rocket Gardens may be of interest.  They sell 100% organic plug plants for veg, fruit and herbs.  Check out their website at www.rocketgardens.co.uk  

Walton Road Allotment Society

The WRAS has a committee to discuss any problems with you and offer help and suggestions.  But the society is not just about the committee, it is about every member.  Your input is important.
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The WRAS was set up to gain independence and control of the site from the local authority. This independence means that we are able to respond as a community to the regular site maintenance requirements and to any questions or problems the members may have. This is your Society and the Committee need your support and help to make the site viable and a success. Without the Society the site would revert to the local authority”

Dates for your Diary

  • ​Spring Plant Sale - 14th May 2022
  • Summer BBQ - 16th Just 2022 - more details later
  • Bonfire night - 5th November 2022 - more details later

Committee Meeting Minutes

Your committee held the first meeting in a long while last week. I’m sure you will be interested in what we talked about so I’ve attached a summary of the meeting which can be found in the Members Only Documentation section by clicking here

We value your opinions and welcome any suggestions to improve the site so please contact me or speak to a committee member.

Thank you,

Phil
Secretary.

Important - Coronavirus Update

This is an update regarding working on your plot. The information will be posted on notice boards and the gates.    Please make sure that you adhere to all the advice so that we can continue to work on our plots.

CORONAVIRUS-SITE REGULATIONS
 
The following advice MUST be followed:
  • Wear gloves when opening and closing the gates.
  •  Wash your hands when arriving and before leaving the site and wash your hands when you get home.
  •  Don’t share tools and maintain strict social distancing.
  •  The Committee will provide soap at one or two of the taps.
  •  Please lock the gate on arrival and after leaving to prevent passers-by accessing the site. ​
  •  The toilet and cabin have been cleaned and are now in use.  The toilet has hand gel which must be used on entry and exit. Hand gel will be made available outside and inside the cabin.​

Thanks to you all for cooperating.
 
WRAS Committee.