events and workshops

May 71 min read

Fence Working Party

Sunday 5th May 2024. Thanks to everyone who showed up for the mini working party to repair two sections of the perimeter fence....

Jul 4, 20232 min read

Summer at Highbury South Allotments.

So far, during late spring and early summer, we’ve experienced drought, (which was as challenging to our seedlings and young plants as...

Mar 25, 20233 min read

2022 Annual Show Review

An informative post from Edmund Smith reflecting on last years annual show from his role as a judge and suggesting some new developments...

Feb 13, 20222 min read

Looking back on 2021: Reviewing our Annual show!

Typically, the start of a new year would involve reviewing the previous year at our AGM. In the ongoing pandemic, we've postponed the AGM...

Sep 20, 20203 min read

Announcing our 2020 virtual show winners!

By Joan Aarvold, Show Judge It has been my pleasure and privilege to award prizes for this year’s unusual, COVID-19 constrained show. All...

Feb 23, 20203 min read

Winter pruning time for our fruit trees

After a winter’s hibernation, getting together to prune the communal orchards often marks a change in the air.