An allotment can be a great way to get back in touch with nature and can be a source of comfort and peacefulness especially for those who live in a busy city. Whilst having an allotment might look like a daunting task due to the amount of maintenance required, it rewards you with the knowledge that you are capable of essentially growing your own food, which is both beneficial for your body and the environment. The most basic setup of an allotment starts with preparing the ground. Generally, it is necessary to till, or turn over the land in order to aerate it and make it more suitable for sowing seeds or planting seedlings. It is also beneficial to fertilise the soil with compost in order to ensure that the plants in the allotment will not be deficient in any nutrient. Once the bed has been prepared, all that is left is to choose the type of plants to be planted; this should be carefully considered, taking into account factors such as one's climate, sunlight exposure and preferred plant preferences. After the bed has been planted, it is important to ensure that the plants are given enough water in order to thrive. This can either be done manually with a hosepipe or a watering can. Weed control is also important in order to ensure that the vegetables or flowers are not overrun by their competition. Finally, it is necessary to prune and harvest any edible plant produce in order to not only ensure that the vegetables reach their full potential, but also to prevent any spoilage and wastage. Overall, caring for an allotment isn't difficult but it does require patience and dedication. Allotment-holders not only receive the satisfaction of growing their own food but can also benefit from the mental relaxation that green spaces provide, allowing one to reconnect to nature. With some effort and regular tending-to, an allotment can provide the nutrient-rich and fresh produce for your meals, whilst also soothing the soul.

"Glebe Allotments" is located with the main entrance off Main Street and a pedestrian access from Glebe Close.

Allotments have become very popular over recent years and all of our allotments are taken. There is a modest rental for the allotments which come in three sizes. Rental includes the cost of the maintenance of the area, driveway, shelter, notice board and hedges and the cost of the water supply.

The Parish Council has an additional set of allotments off Mill Lane - "Mill Lane Allotments". This site accommodates 20 full sized allotments but some have been sub-divided. This land has been pasture land in the flood plain and as such is very fertile and productive.

Plots are available to non-residents but these are not subsidised to the same extent as they are to residents of Glenfield. NB A Glenfield resident on the "Waiting List" will take precedent over a non-resident of Glenfield.

The pricing structure for the season January 1^st 2023 – December 31^st 2023 is:

Large Plot £60.50 residents of the village (non-resident £121)

Medium Plot £33 residents of the village (non-resident £66)

Small Plot £16.50 residents of the village (non-resident £33)

Allotments are rented via the Parish Office. Please contact us if you wish to put your name on the waiting list. Alternatively you can submit your request on-line.