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Pick-your-own days: Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st July, 10am to 4pm both days at Stanley Road Allotments Come and join us at this year's community harvest. You'll be able to pick-your-own lavender and enjoy the sights, smells and tranquility of the field. | ||||||||||||||||
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NEW for 2011 - paint-your-own lavenderThis year, we'll be joined by the Corner Gallery who will be giving children and adults alike the chance to indulge their creative side. Paint a piece of our picture, and be in with a chance to take the painting home with you. Pick-your-own lavenderEvery year, thousands of people join us to pick their own lavender - perfect for brightening up your home, or giving as a gift. Small bunches: £1; Large bunches: £2; Buckets: from £6 Please bring scissors if you have them, a bag for your lavender and protection from the sun. Extra attractions:
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Take a step back in timeCome along and see how we produce our famous Carshalton Lavender oil. We distil our own oil on the site using the traditional methods. The still will be working during the harvest weekend - and you'll be able to see the distillation process in action. How to get here
Please come by public transport or cycle if you can. Parking is very limited. | ||||||||||||||||
Can you help?We're currently looking for volunteers to help man our stall. If you have a couple of hours to spare 30th or 31st July and would like to help out we would love to hear from you - please send us an email to carshaltonlavender@yahoo.co.uk or call 07948 174907. Or why not come and help us out on the field ahead of the harvest weekend? Take a look at our volunteering page for more information. |
Keeping in touch with eachother and letting the world know what's happening at "SRAGS" The Stanley Road allotment is 3.93 hectares (or just under 10 acres) in size with 204 Plots and just over 150 tenants. The site is shared by Carshalton Lavender. Therefore 80% is allocated to allotment gardening. In the past year, there has been a huge increase in the number of people acquiring plots.