C.F.A.G.S
Croydon Federation of Allotment and Garden Societies
The Site
This small site has been used for allotments since 1918 and is run by a Society registered under the Industrial and Provident Societies Act. It serves the SE25 and surrounding postcode area. There are 39 plots all 5 rods or less with two divided in half to make four smaller plots. There is a small waiting list with the site being actively managed to enable new people to come onto a plot where a plot is not being well utilised. The area is a small oasis of peace and quiet in London where people come to grow their own food. The site has a blog at http://southnorwoodallotment123.blogspot.co.uk/
People
The site is a friendly one with a mix of young and old, single, couples and families. Some people come to garden in isolation and some come to mix and to socialise with other like-minded people. Everyone shares a common purpose in their love of gardening and meeting the challenges of growing their own food.
Lettings
If you are interested in renting an allotment on this site or would like more information, please contact Anita Macro – anita.macro@btinternet.com or on 0780 771 6156 for more information about having an allotment on this site.