Allotments in Maidstone
Welcome to Maidstone Allotments' website. If you are a current plotholder or are new to allotmenteering, I hope this site provides the information you need.
We cover most of the urban area of Maidstone (see the map here), but exclude Barming, Bearsted and Loose Parishes which have their own arrangements.
We have 12 sites across our area, and each has its own representative and shared manager. On these there are almost 700 individual plots. Plot sizes vary, the average being 10 rods [250 sq mtrs] although we are currently renting out smaller 5 rod plots [125 sq mtrs] to help cope with our large waiting list, and proving the right size for newcomers. Time as well as enthusiasm is needed!
Further information may be found on ‘Our Sites’ page.
The land is owned by Maidstone Borough Council and managed on a voluntary basis by Maidstone Allotments Management Committee (MAMC). See ‘Contact Us’ page.
Please note that only residents who pay Council Tax to Maidstone Borough Council qualify to rent one of our allotment plots.
We have 4 allotment shops, selling general fertilisers, compost, potatoes and onions in January. We also run a seed ordering service through Kings Seeds. See ‘Shops’ page.
We hold open meetings for all twice a year (including the AGM), ending with a good speaker. Individual sites hold barbecues, winter bonfire events and seed/plant swaps. Plus, we intend resurrecting competitions and shows in the very near future.
This website is fairly new, and over time it will be added to. If you have any ideas or views, let our secretary Anna Watts know admin@maidstoneallotments.co.uk.
Enjoy allotmenteering.
Judith Chappell
Interim Chairman
Announcements
HOSEPIPE BAN UPDATE 1 APRIL 2012 - Water at all MAMC sites (that have a water supply) was turned back on at the weekend (24/25 March).
Water will be available throughout the summer (until advised otherwise from South East Water) via the communal tanks in order to use watering cans, but HOSEPIPES MUST NOT BE USED.
South East Water have updated their website regarding the concessions to the prohibitions. Allotments are NOT exempt from any of the prohibitions set out by South East Water. The exemptions for Blue Badge Holders ONLY APPLY when watering a garden attached to a domestic dwelling or domestic premises.
We appreciate your co-operation.
For further details please see: http://www.southeastwater.co.uk/pls/apex/f?p=101:506:0
Diary Date: The MAMC AGM will be held on Tuesday 26 June 2012 at 7.30pm at Maidstone Hockey Club, Armstrong Road. Afterwards there will be a talk given by BBC Radio Kent's Andy Garland (Sunday Gardening Programme). All welcome!
Waiting Lists: Please get in touch via the contacts page to be put on the waiting list. Please including your name, address, postcode and a contact number. Please note that wait times are currently in excess of 1 year.
Loose Road Site - A Plant & Seed Swap will take place at our Loose Road Site on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 May - 10am - 4pm. Please bring any plants/seedlings/seeds/veg or flowers to swap.