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Fundraiser to improve accessibility at Warminster allotments

April 10, 2025
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Fundraiser to improve accessibility at Warminster allotments

A book sale will be held in Warminster to raise funds for improving accessibility at the town’s allotments. 

Tynings Allotments, situated off Bradley Road, comprises over 160 plots ranging between 100 and 200 square metres.

It also features a raised gardening area for disabled people, which the association hopes to improve.

A fundraising book sale will be held at the pavilion area of the allotments on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th April between 10am and 4pm.

John Howlett, treasurer for the Tynings Allotments Association, said, “We’ve accumulated a lot of really interesting books, on various topics from gardening to cooking. I thought we could use them for a book sale weekend to raise some money for our raised beds, which need refurbishing.

“The raised beds mean anyone with mobility issues can access the allotments. It’s really important to us that they are accessible. Please come along and have a browse.”

To find out more about the book sale, call John on 07762 678790.

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