The Allotments
The three acre field of former agricultural land used to be owned by well known local resident Miss Gertrude Mildred "Gertie" Gale, who lived at Court Farm in the High Street and died in December 2008, aged 93.
Portishead Town Council purchased the land in 2010 and the allotments were opened in April 2011.
Portishead Town Council purchased the land in 2010 and the allotments were opened in April 2011.
The allotments are managed by an elected committee of volunteers on behalf of the Portishead Town Council for the benefit of residents of Portishead and North Weston.
The Tenancy Agreement is between the Town Council and the Tenant.
The Tenancy Agreement is between the Town Council and the Tenant.
Tenancy Agreement
As part of the Tenancy Agreement :-
- Every tenant shall keep their plot weed free and in a reasonable state of cultivation.
- Paths and tracks must be kept trimmed and clear of obstructions.
- All plot holders agree to help maintain the communal areas of the site.
Plot Sizes
The allotment site is split into "Full Size" plots and "Half Size" plots.
In general, a "Full Plot" measures approximately 20 metres long by 5 metres wide, and a "Half Plot" measures approximately 10 metres long by 5 metres wide.
Some plots may vary in these measurements, but the area size will be approximately the same.
The rent for the season 2024 - 2025 (April to March) is £45.00 for a full-plot and £22.50 for a half-plot.
In general, a "Full Plot" measures approximately 20 metres long by 5 metres wide, and a "Half Plot" measures approximately 10 metres long by 5 metres wide.
Some plots may vary in these measurements, but the area size will be approximately the same.
The rent for the season 2024 - 2025 (April to March) is £45.00 for a full-plot and £22.50 for a half-plot.
Schematic Numbering Plan of the Allotments
Grass Paths
Plot holders are required to keep the paths and edges surrounding their plots trimmed and clear of obstructions.
Water Tanks
There are seven water tanks, three on each side of the allotment site and one at the bottom of the site.
These water tanks are only to be used for filling watering cans or buckets.
The connection of hosepipes is not allowed.
To ensure that the water tanks stay clean and not contaminated please wipe any excess earth from the bottom of the watering cans or buckets before you put them into the water tank.
If you want to clean your hands, tools, pots, vegetables etc., please fill a bucket, and wash them in the bucket.
Do not wash directly in the water tank. Thank You.
There are also two taps operated by a 'pressure button' which automatically switch off after about 5 seconds.
There is one tap beside the car park and shed, and one tap beside the shed at the bottom of the allotment site.
The water to the allotment is turned off at the mains point at the end of October and turned back on at the end of March every year. During this period the taps will not work and all the water troughs will be empty with the water to them not working as well.
The committee take this action to avoid potential damage to the above ground piping, valves and tap that could be caused by the winter weather. Also by turning off the water we avoid water running to waste (which we all would be charged for) if there are any burst pipes caused by the winter weather.
Thank you for your understanding.
Muck spreading on the allotment !