The Dug Out

Grow, connect, thrive

‘The Dug Out’ is based at Little Chester Allotments and Sinfin Moor Allotments – supporting a variety of participants of all ages and benefiting their mental and physical health.

The Dug Out is an ongoing long term project, growing fruit and vegetables for participants to enjoy at home and donate to local causes, including within our own programmes – from healthy eating in schools to our popular monthly lunch club.

The project also welcomes participants living with dementia, and their carers as part of our partnership with Making Space UK. The plot is also fully accessible, with raised beds, a summerhouse and a polytunnel. Ensuring that is a truly inclusive space which anyone can attend and enjoy the benefits of gardening, gain support and make new friends along the way. At our sessions you can expect to be sowing seeds, planting veg, socialising, crafting in our summerhouse, bug hunting.  

Produce grown on the plot will also be given back to the community, donated to organisations such as food banks and schools, where pupils will also get the opportunity to come and work on the plot as part of their educational journey.

Our Dug Out sessions are for anyone who wants to get outside and enjoy nature to whatever level they’re comfortable with whether that be getting hands on in the soil or enjoying nature from the comfort of our summerhouse.  

We have a number of volunteers at our allotments who have made very good friends with each other, those of all ages. It is a relaxed, welcoming space for those who enjoy being outside. Perhaps you are looking for something active and social to fill a couple of hours, perhaps you are looking to make new friends or perhaps you need time to take for yourself, to clear your head, a healthy distraction.

We are here for you, and encourage you to give our magical allotments a try!

If you’re interested in attending these sessions or would like more information, get in touch with us below. 

Our Dug Out sessions take place each Monday and Wednesday, 1-3pm. 

Timetable
1.00pm – 3.00pm all year-round

For more information, email Lee.fearnley@dcct.co.uk or fill in the form below.

We need you! Volunteer at the Dug Out

None, we are looking for volunteers who have a passion for being outdoors or want to help us make a difference on both of our sites.

We run working groups bi-weekly Wednesdays (Sinfin) Thursdays (Little Chester) both run from 10am – 12pm. We would love to see you at each session but there is no pressure and can attend when you can.

We have a variety of roles for you, helping grow and maintain our fresh produce and general maintenance of the sites.. we always have the kettle on and the biscuit barrel full!

There are many benefits from being active in nature and taking part in our allotment activities whilst benefiting the local community. The more we grow, the more our communities of need are able to access our services.

Either fill in the form below and we will be in touch or call our offices on 01332 416140 and our team are happy to fill the form out with you and talk you through the next steps!