Groundwork NI has organised a series of best practice seminars on community allotments.  The structured seminars will offer those with an interest in community gardening projects the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the benefits, challenges and sustainability issues in developing and maintaining a community based gardening project. 

The seminars will held in:

• Belfast on Thursday, 11 March 2010, 9.15 am to 4.30 pm; Groundwork NI, 63-75 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast (incorporating a site visit to Walkway Community Gardens, East Belfast);
• Derry/Londonderry on Tuesday, 23 March 2010, 9.15 am to 4.30pm; Liberty Consortium,The Playtrail, 15 Racecourse Road, Derry/Londonderry (incorporating a visit to on-site allotments); and
• Omagh on Wednesday, 24 March 2010, 9.15 am to 4.30 pm; GK House, Lisanelly Heights, Omagh (incorporating a site visit to Mullaghmore and Castleview Community Association allotments).

Click here to download more information.  There no charges for individuals or groups who wish to attend these information seminars, lunch and refreshments will be served and transportation will be provided for the allotment site visits.  Contact Aidan McLoone at Groundwork to book a place (telephone 9074 9494 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).