DBHS secretary met Director of International Community and Functional Skills Mr Dave Gill and two colleagues at Telford College of Arts and Technology to discuss the possibilty of the college becoming a partner member of Podmore Garden project.

Engaging diverse and extended community interest is relevant to longevity and sustainabilty of the programme. Mr Gill and colleagues spoke about the feasibilty of creating a 12mth college course combining all aspects of allotment managment; planning, planting, growing, harvesting, composting and science of horticulture. The course would enhance many similar schemes and processes already inplace within the national prospectus.

The idea of four allotments being managed by twelve students was also discussed, overall response was receptive and positive and is a valuable contribution towards completing the Local Food funding application process. DBHS thanks TCAT for the support shown in this initiative.

Posted: March 31st, 2010 under 2010, Allotment Diary.
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DBHS Big Lottery Fund, Changing Spaces Local Food funding application bid took a step closer today when our allocated independent lottery advisors Sara and Chris visited Dawley Bank and met with DBHS members to offer help and advise with the Podmore Gardens allotment project.

Treasurer Carol Williams said, “It was an informative meeting with both advisors giving optimistic feedback. This was an idea that has evolved with the assistance and co-operation of Borough of Telford & Wrekin Officers and Councillors working with the local community. When DBHS first approached the local authority as the landowners seeking permission to change approx 2acres of scrubland in Dawley Bank into allotments their immediate response was positive.

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Posted: March 22nd, 2010 under 2010, Allotment Diary.
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Dawley Bank Horticultural Society have worked closely with the local authority and residents in identifying a parcel of reclaimed scrubland in an over developed old mining area for the community to grow food locally.

Dawley Bank in South East Telford has a wide demography encompassing an expanding population within two neighbouring parishes it is part of an area of huge complexity, socially, culturally and geographically.

The preparation of site including access, ground clearance and water installation will be planned sensitively with consideration to existing surrounding woodland and natural habitat. Currently the provision of allotment land in the Borough falls short of national recommendation and active steps have been taken by the local authority to redress this imbalance.

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Posted: October 12th, 2009 under 2009, Allotment Diary, Articles and memories.
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National Lottery advised that unprecedented response has caused delay in processing first stage applications.

They apologise and estimate it will be another four weeks before DBHS application is processed and request for second stage application is recommended.

Whilst it is frustrating for those who wish to see some movement on this project we recognize the immense interest nation wide in establishing allotment usage.

We are in regular contact with funding providers and will keep website updated.

Posted: October 4th, 2009 under 2009, Allotment Diary.
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Tuesday 28th July 6pm-7pm

Second of two public consultations held at Dawley Baptist Church.

Those attending were enthusiastic and keen to get started, members of
Woodside allotment association joined in the discussion.
Woodside Allotments Association is an established well-organised body with
valuable experience of running community allotments, they were able to offer good advice based on practical knowledge and a well proven strategy.

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Posted: July 29th, 2009 under 2009, Allotment Diary.
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Tuesday July 16th

First public Consultation for community garden and allotments project in Dawley Bank was well attended 100% positive response.

Everyone asked submitted a completed comment form.

All comments were constructive offering; practical advice, expressing a desire to be involved and participating in design of project.

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Posted: July 17th, 2009 under Allotment Diary.
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Today Iain Wheeler from Geotechnics based at Telford and Wrekin Council visited the proposed allotment site on Dawley Bank with a view to initiating ground soil testing after submitting a quote to be included in the lottery bid.

Further details of progess to follow.

Posted: July 7th, 2009 under 2009, Allotment Diary.
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Allotment Diary

June 30th

Confirmed today an opportunity for anyone interested in Dawley Bank Allotments project to contribute with proposals and designs defining how best to accommodate specific needs of all age groups and abilities.

Thursday 16th July 10.30am- 11.30am Dawley Baptist Church

Tuesday 28th July 6pm-7pm Dawley Baptist Church.

Posted: July 2nd, 2009 under 2009, Allotment Diary.
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Monday 8th June 2009

Letter received from Borough of Telford & Wrekin;
Confirmation of request for land situated off Concorde Dawley Bank.
Advising DBHS to go ahead with seeking funding for preparation of site, contract will then be initiated to; lease land to DBHS, planning sought for change of use and DBHS to maintain and manage the site.

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Posted: June 10th, 2009 under 2009, Allotment Diary.
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Article taken from the Shropshire star 26.05.09

Two allotment areas are to be created in Telford following a ‘people power’ campaign by residents for somewhere to grow their own produce.

Scrubland off concorde in Dawley Bank and an area of land nest to Doseley Road Dawley are set to be transformed into community allotments after Dawley Bank Horticultural Society liaised with Telford and Wrekin People’s Association borough councillors and officers.

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Posted: May 26th, 2009 under 2009, Allotment Diary.
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