Burnside Site and Facilities
The Burnside site is approximately 3.32 hectares. The site can be accessed from either Ancaster Way or Burnside / Snakey Path. There are 99 full plots, about 50 of which are divided and let as half plots. There are 7 water troughs on the site: these are supplied with water from spring to autumn. Most plots are no further than 25 metres from the nearest water trough. The site also has a composting toilet and a picnic area.
The site is managed by a team of volunteers, led by the two site managers, Andy and Matthew.
The Society Store is located at Burnside and is open from spring to early summer. It sells compost, fleece, weed control fabric, fertilisers, canes, netting etc and is for the use of all Society members. Click here for store details.
A communal orchard was planted near the Burnside entrance in 2015: members will be welcome to pick fruit from this once it is established. Click here for a list of the trees.
A ‘Burn Bin’ facility is available for the disposal of non-compostable green waste. Burn days take place when the weather and the wind conditions are suitable. Click here for the regulations for its use.
There is an apiary on site, near the Burn Bin. Honey is available at certain times of year in a box next to the apiary: current price is £5 per jar. If the box is empty and you would like to enquire about supplies, please mail Hamish at me@hamishsymington.com.
