Frome Allotment Association

Frome Allotment Association was formed in 1991. It runs the allotments on behalf of the people of the town. The eight sites are leased from Frome Town Council. FAA is a self-managing allotment association, funded by member subscriptions and any grants it can secure from the public or charitable sectors.

Our Sites

There are eight sites within the town: Welshmill, North Parade, Muriel Jones Fields at Birchill Lane, which has 106 plots plus 10 raised beds for less able members, Orchard Street, Singers Knoll, Queens Road, Cranmore View, which has 6 plots, and Mendip View.

In total 247 plots are under cultivation. The sites vary in size from the largest at Muriel Jones Fields at Birchill Lane with 106 plots, to the smallest at Cranmore View which has just 6.

Waiting List

The waiting list for a plot is around 350.

If you are interested in an allotment and would like to be added to the waiting list please let us know

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News from the plot

 

Community Shed

Great news! The installation of the new shed by the raised beds is now complete. This shed is primarily intended for use by the raised bed plot holders, but others are welcome to store small tools in there as well. However, it's essential to note that the shed will...
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Keep It Frome

Could Frome be a flourishing garden? How we choose to steward our food systems is a key aspect of the circular economy, defining both the health and well-being of our community

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Frome outside / gardening activities

We understand that many of you are eagerly awaiting an opportunity to cultivate your own allotment. However, due to the long waiting list of over 300 people, it may be some time before a space becomes available. In the meantime, we would like to suggest some...
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Connecting frustrated gardeners with unloved gardens

Free gardening event Join us for a few drinks and a chat at the lovely three swans to connect with people with an interest in gardening. We want to connect and support frustrated gardeners with unloved gardens so everyone can have access to a growing space and have...
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Rowden House Frome Looking for Gardening Volunteers

Mar 1, 2016 | ,

Rowden House is looking for gardeners to give up their time to come to the home to work alongside residents on their raised flower beds. They are also looking to have a vegetable patch and use the produce in the kitchen. If this is something you would be able to help...

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Get Growing 2016

Feb 29, 2016 | , ,

Our Get Growing club for parents at Vallis and St Louis schools at Welshmill allotments starts on Thursday March 17th. Parents can pick up a flyer and application form from their school office. Application needs to be in by Thursday 10th March.

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New Allotment Benches are Just the Place for a Chat

Dec 2, 2015 | ,

Gracewell of Frome has presented Welshmill Allotments with two beautiful new benches. The care home, formerly Rossetti House, and the allotments are neighbours on the banks of the River Frome and they like to share their resources with each other. Gracewell residents...

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Classic French Soup Recipe

Nov 4, 2015 | ,

Recipe for Potage Bonne Femme A classic French soup and very much an old favourite. Call it leek and potato soup if you prefer. It’s good to cook at this time of the year when you have plenty of plump leeks ready for digging up from the allotment. This recipe is...

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Get Growing Course Keeps Going

May 26, 2015 | ,

Our Get Growing course which meets every Thursday at Welshmill Allotments goes from strength to strength. The course is for parents from Vallis and St Louis schools. We have covered a range of topics from growing in a small space to protecting your brassicas from...

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Gardening Together