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Pond Workshop Sunday 22nd February 2026 from 11am to 1pm at the Claremont site
Sheila Gundry from Frogline will be leading a pond-building session with members of the Claremont community. Growers from other sites are most welcome to join this event to find out how to build their own ponds, why it is so important to have sources of water on allotments and what else we can do to support wildlife on our plots and sites
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Seed Swap on Lower Common West on 28 February from 11.00 to 12.00
Come along with your spare seeds to swap for something you forgot to order or they something new. Don't forget you can also buy a range of vegetable King's seeds at the Trading Hut at half retail price.
Bath Organic Group Workshops
We are delighted to announce that Bath Allotments Association members are welcome to join the BOG workshops that are held on the third Saturday of each month. All sessions are held between 11.00 and 12.00 at the Lower Common West site.The topics to be covered are listed below. Please register if you would like to attend so that BOG can gauge numbers.
21st February Seeds and Sowing Register here
21st March Soil Preparation and Feeding Register here
18th April Growing Under Cover Register here
16th May Growing Green Register here
20th June Crop Maintenance and pests Register here
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Bath Allotments Association Workshops with Carol Stone
Carol has agreed to run a number of her popular workshops again this year. Venues and timings will be announced nearer the dates. Sessions are free to BAA members but numbers are limited so booking will be required. The planned events are as follows:
7 March 2026 New to Growing 1.
11 April New to Growing 2.
9 May Pests: Friends or Foes. Further details and booking available soon
6 June Tinctures and Feeds. Further details and booking available soon
19 September Unusual Vegetables and Autumn Planting. Further details and booking available soon
2026 Meeting Schedule
The schedule below is for the planned Bath Allotments Association meetings in 2026. To raise any issues to be discussed at these meetings please email your Site Reps (site rep contacts details can be found HERE) or email the Bath Allotments Association Secretary: info@banes-allotments.org.uk
Previous Events
Annual General Meeting
The AGM will be held on 18th November at the Museum of Bath at Work 7.00p.m. Arrivals from 6.30 tea/cake prior to 7.00pm start. It would be helpful if you could RSVP for catering purposes.
The slide pack for the AGM can be found here
You can find minutes of the previous meeting here and details of a proposed minor change to the Constitution here.
Grow More Food with Polycultures and Intercropping
Saturday 27th September at Alice Park with Carol Stone
Come join us at Alice Park for a hands-on workshop on how to maximize your food production using polycultures and intercropping. Learn how to plant a variety of crops together to increase yields, reduce pests, and improve soil health. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned gardener, this event will provide you with practical tips and techniques to make the most of your growing space. Don't miss out on this opportunity to grow an abundant harvest!
Creating Wildlife Habitats on Allotments
Sunday 21st September 2.00-4.00 p.m. Moorfields Allotments site.
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Creating wildlife habitats on allotments - build your own pond led by Shiela Gundry from Froglife
Come along to Moorfields Allotments to learn how to boost wildlife on your plot.
A small pond on an allotment provides vital water for birds, bees and insects and attracts beneficial insects, toads, newts and frogs - natural pest control!
This is a hands on activity so bring along your spade and a bucket. Hope to see you there.
Free for Association members
What to Grow Now for Autumn and Winter: 20th September 11.00-12.30 at the Urban Garden BA1 2LZ
Contemplating ‘putting the allotment to bed’; think again. Carol Stone will give us plenty of tips about the vegetable seeds we can plant now for harvesting in the autumn months, how to protect our crops to extend the season and which green manures we can sow to nourish our soil for the next growing season.
Free to members. Places limited so book now using link below.
A Introduction to Regenerative Growing: 13th September 14.00-16.00 LCE site
As a grower would you like to:
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enrich your soil?
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grow in a climate positive way?
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increase the nutritional value of your food?
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improve the biodiversity of your plot?
This introduction to regenerative growing will explore what we can do and why it works.
The session will be led by John Ingham, a very knowledgeable and experienced grower, who has inspired many of us to rethink our growing practices. Free to members but places limited so book now using link below
Annual Flower and Produce Show: 6th September
Saturday 6th September 2025 14.00 to 17.00, Claverton Down Community Hall
As in previous years, we will be joining with Claverton Down Horticultural Society for the annual flower and produce show. It is a fun afternoon out for all the family with wonderful displays of flowers, fruit , veg, jams, wines and lots more. Plenty of activities for children and delicious homemade cakes and tea. There are lots of entry categories so why not have a go this year. For full details and entry forms click the button below.
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Growing Perennial and Unusual Vegetables: 16th August
Cut down on labour, choose plants that reliably come back each year. Come along to the session led by Carol Stone 11-12.30 on 16th August 2025 at Foxhill Allotments. If you are interested in coming along , let us know by clicking the button below. This event is free and only open to Bath Allotments Association members.
National Allotment Week
11th-17th August
Why not celebrate National Allotment week by entering the 'My Happy Place Photo Competition' run by the National Allotment Society. You can find full details on the National Allotment Society Facebook page or click below for how to enter
​Committee Meeting
Tuesday 29th July
6.30-8.30 p.m. Sydney Gardens Garden Room
