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The Chapatti Olympics
Who can make the best chapatti? Last week we had the very first allotment chapatti challenge! After our regular conflab about what...
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Aug 11, 20211 min read


Pick, cook and eat
There is nothing like food to bring people together and the allotment group like nothing better than a good feed. They really enjoy...
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Aug 5, 20211 min read


Reducing our risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Like a lot of people across the country, during lockdown many of us at the West End Centre put on weight and our activity levels...
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Aug 2, 20211 min read


A walk in the Woods
The Walk and Talk group decided on a walk a little bit further afield this week, so on Monday we ventured into Judy Woods. Many of the...
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Jul 30, 20211 min read


West End News Letter July 2021
A word from Christine…….. Hi Everyone, I hope you are all keeping well. I just wanted to give you an update on what is happening at the...
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Jul 22, 20213 min read


A mini lesson on taking your own plant cuttings
When we asked the different allotment groups what skills they most wanted to get out of coming to the allotment one of the things people...
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Jul 20, 20211 min read


And the winner is......
Back in April as part of National Gardening Week we sent out packs for our 'who can grow the biggest onion in a tiny pot' competition. ...
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Jul 9, 20212 min read


It was all grow grow grow now they've gone gone gone!!
The plant sale last Thursday was a roaring success, even better than we could have hoped! Thanks to our trusty volunteers and their...
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Jun 29, 20211 min read


From plot to plate
We are finally all organised for our plant sale next Thursday, so we decided to have a treat and cook a tasty lunch together at the...
West End Centre
Jun 17, 20211 min read


Staying Safe Together
Did you know Lateral flow Covid tests are free for everyone now? You can pick them up from your chemist or order online from...
West End Centre
Jun 16, 20211 min read


Plants Galore!
Since lock down eased we have been able to invite people up to our community allotment, providing a safe space to meet up, have a good...
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Jun 10, 20211 min read


Fantastic News
West End Centre has been awarded a £500 Magic Little Grant which will enable us to purchase tools and equipment for our outdoor groups...
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May 6, 20211 min read


Seed Bombs Away!!!
When asking the allotment group what activities they wanted to do one of the old favorites came up- seed bomb making! We are not sure if...
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May 5, 20211 min read


Competition- who can grow the biggest onion?!
As part of National Gardening Week we thought we would give people a hand to get growing with a little competition. Razina and Jyoti made...
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Apr 30, 20211 min read


It's National Gardening Week. What are you growing?
This week is National Gardening Week and so to celebrate we asked our community to send in pictures of what they are growing at home or...
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Apr 29, 20211 min read


Our Tuesday Tea Party!
Our community allotment at Sunnybank road is the ideal safe space for people to meet up for a socially distanced tea party and we...
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Apr 22, 20211 min read


Spotlight on volunteers - Thank you Ken our allotment legend!
Welcome to our monthly spotlight on volunteers blog. The centre simply wouldn't be the same without our volunteers who are involved in...
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Apr 15, 20211 min read


Grow for health and happiness
Its been over a year since we were able to have groups at our community allotment and at last the time has arrived when we could open...
West End Centre
Apr 1, 20211 min read


Walking back to happiness
With lockdown easing we have been able to start our walk and talk groups at long last. We hare so lucky to have such lovely weather and...
West End Centre
Mar 31, 20211 min read


Our journey through the lockdowns
What a year it has been! We have seen many changes over this time but one thing that has remained constant is our community and the...
West End Centre
Mar 25, 20211 min read
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