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Two-day Sustainable Allotment Management Course – Spring/Summer
Price
£250
£250 full board, including Saturday bed-and-breakfast accommodation, lunches, refreshments, tuition and materials. Participants must be 18 or over.
Where
Llwyngwern Quarry, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9AZ
About
A two-day hands-on course in sustainable allotment management, with a focus on spring and summer gardening.
This practical weekend course covers skills and theory for running an allotment sustainably, with a focus on spring and summer. Participants learn how CAT manages its allotments and adapts to the climate emergency. Published dates are 3–4 April 2027; it starts at 09:30 and ends at 16:00. Aimed at both beginners and experienced gardeners.
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Listed on cat.org.uk. Details can change, so check with the organiser before you go.