Please join us for our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 7pm, upstairs at the Woodstock Pub & Restaurant, 138 Barlow Moor Road, West Didsbury M20 2DY. The AGM is your chance to shape our Society, hear next year’s plans and meet fellow plot holders and the committee, who work hard year-round to support the Society and site. At the 2026 […]
Category: Updates
Site Closure – Wednesday 20th May
Unfortunately the site will be closed from 8am until 5pm on Wednesday 20th May. This is to allow essential engineering works on our water supply. There will be be heavy plant on site and no parking spaces and so we have taken the decision to temporarily close the site for your own safety. The site […]
April Allotment Tasks
April Allotment Tasks April marks a turning point in the gardening calendar, with longer daylight hours and rising temperatures sparking new growth. Here’s a quick guide to essential allotment jobs this month Soil Preparation As temperatures rise, the soil often warms enough for light digging. Avoid working it when it’s wet, as this damages structure. […]
Welcome back MIND
Some great news today and that MIND are back working on their plot here at Southern and will be growing with us once again! MIND are an amazing Charity providing incredible support to people struggling with their mental health and Southern Allotments are so very happy to see you back with us once again 😊
Trees at rear of site now cut back
We’ve been busy! And after very careful consideration of any nesting birds, the overhanging trees and hedging at the back of the site has now been cut back by Elmhouse. This will mean that the access road to and from the cemetery entrance gate will be safer to use and the slip hazard now resolved, […]