The Benhill site is a well established and well managed site which is frequently a winner in the London in Bloom competition.

 

Members who also have allotment plots at the Benhill site are also able to benefit from the on-site facilities, use the society’s tools and can also take advantage of the Seed Scheme that is organised by the Benhill-Crescent Horticultural Society each August.

 

The New Members Handbook can be downloaded by clicking on the link below:

BCHS New Members Handbook

 

The site operates a number of facilities for plot-holders, including:

 

• Financial contribution towards the fuel and maintenance when borrowing strimmers and mowers.

• A range of tools available to borrow. Members are invited to make a

• A WC on site, available and accessible to all allotment holders

• A delivery of Manure for allotment holders to use on their plots

• Water butts and compost bins have been provided for plot holders.

• Notice Boards to inform members of events and activities in the local area and with affiliated societies.

• The management of the site and the grass cutting of pathways is carried out by committee members.  

• Picnic benches and seats have been provided for members on the allotment site.

• ‘Blightwatch’ monitoring service, which informs members of any tomato or potato blight on the Benhill site. (Please ask at the Trading hut if you need information.)

 

 

Looking to take on an Allotment Plot?

 

If you are looking to take on an allotment plot on the Benhill site or any other site in the Sutton Borough, contact Ramona Boboc (Phone No. 020 3876 8808 or email: SLWPallotments@idverde.co.uk) at idverde, Cheam Park Depot.

 

Annual rental from the idverde commences each October for the year. There may be a waiting list of those seeking a plot.