There are over 2,100 allotment plots at 16 sites across the town covering an area of 60 hectares. Most sites have a security fence, lockable gates, roadways, adequate water supply and communal shed; some fields have car parking facilities.
The Ipswich Allotment Holders Association Ltd
The Association is responsible for the letting of plots on behalf of Ipswich Borough Council. It works very closely with council officers to represent the views of its members, enabling problems to be identified and improvements to be implemented as efficiently as possible. Meetings are held five times a year and foster excellent working relations. The Annual General Meeting of allotment holders is held every Spring at the Town Hall. Holders are invited to meet members of the Management Committee and Council officers to have their 'say'.
The small joining fee enables members to take advantage of discount on sundries with many local traders, and cut price items such as fertilisers, etc. purchased through the association.
How can having an Allotment mean a more healthy way of life?
Nothing is more important than your health. Having a productive allotment will help toward...
A Healthy Diet
You only get dietary fibre from foods that grow from the ground. The peas, beans, vegetables and fruit that can be grown on an allotment will form an essential part of a healthy diet. Many fruits and vegetables are also very good sources of vitamins.
Exercise
Visiting and working on the allotment will provide valuable forms of exercise with the following benefits to your health:
Heart pumps more efficiently, circulation improves
Fitness muscle tone and stamina improves
Digestion and sleep may improve through increased relaxation
Weight control is easier
Emotional Health improves, one feels better and happier