There will be produce for sale, cakes, bric a brac,
plants, games, entertainment and refreshments.

Come and meet Peter Whiting, the winner of
the 2007 Allotmenteer of the Year competition,
and see Longbarrow Allotment Site which came second in the Best Allotment Site in 2007 and were also finalists in the  "Dig For Victory"
television competition.

Website link   HERE

will be launching our new allotment gardens in Eden (off Beltoy Road) & celebrating National Allotments Week in Carrickfergus with a Family Fun Day on Saturday 9 August, from 12 noon.

The Family Fun Day will include a vegetable barbecue, children's games, demonstrations, face painting, plant sales and a vegetable
juggler.
Throughout the week we will be holding open days that include
gardening demonstrations etc. The aims and objectives of the day are:                            a) to have a great day out for all the family;
b) promote the awareness and availability of allotments;
c) to show the strength of support for and interest in the heritage of
allotment culture;
d) highlight the social benefits of allotment gardening, which include benefits to health, education and community well-being to all.

Website: http://www.carrickfergusinbloom.org/allotments.htm