Learn how to build compost bins from wooden pallets

St Ann’s Allotments are the oldest and largest area of Victorian detached town gardens in the world, and are Grade 2* Listed by English Heritage. The site covers 75 acres, has 700 gardens, over 30 miles of hedgerow and 2000 fruit trees, many of which are heritage varieties.STAA deliver outreach programmes to allow all members of the community to benefit from the site, including children’s activities on the Community Orchard, and volunteering opportunities on Urban Nature, Nursery, and Heritage Display gardens.

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Learn about carpentry and the principles of good composting

St Ann's Allotments

<p>This workshop will teach you everything you need to know to build your own wooden pallet compost bin at home, demonstrating the carpentry techniques and design possibilities. Participants would learn basic carpentry skills and design principles as well as the characteristics of a good compost system. </p><p>Facilitated by Tim Allman, this workshop takes place in the beautiful Nursery garden at St Ann&#x27;s Allotments.</p>

<h3>Workshop details</h3><p><strong>Capacity:</strong> The maximum group size will be 8 people.</p><p><strong>Tickets:</strong> The ticket price includes materials, and all tools will be provided.</p><p><strong>Facilities:</strong> A compost toilet is available at the Nursery with hand sanitizer for hand washing.</p><p><strong>Clothing:</strong> Please dress for the weather, and wear comfortable footwear. The garden is a 5-minute walk from the entrance to the allotments.</p><p><strong>Parking:</strong> There is free roadside parking along Ransom Road.</p><p><strong>Contact:</strong> If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the organiser Holly James at info@staa-allotments.org.uk</p>

<h3>About Tim Allman</h3><p>Tim is a carpenter and green builder, and has built lots of structures on allotments and community gardens over the years, including compost toilets and strawbale buildings. He is enthusiastic about the value of composting. </p>

<h3>About the Nursery</h3><p>This workshop will take place on our Nursery Garden, a unique and accessible garden for everyone to learn about growing food. It is maintained by volunteers and community groups, and our fresh produce is directed back to local food banks and community cafes. </p><p>There is a large commercial-scale glasshouse, and at the top of a classroom with beautiful views over the allotments. </p><p>St Ann’s Allotments are Grade 2* Listed by Historic England, and designated an Area of Importance for Nature Conservation. It is the oldest and largest are of Victorian detached town gardens in the UK, with over 700-years of history, 500 gardens, and 32 miles of hedgerow.</p>

<h3>About STAA</h3><p>This event is organised by STAA, a small charity that manages a number of highly regarded projects across 30+ plots at St Ann's Allotments that provide community benefit and offer a wide variety of volunteering opportunities.</p>

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