The Green Flag Award scheme recognises and rewards well managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for the management of recreational outdoor spaces across the world.
The Bob Fowler Community Allotments, on Regis Crescent, Sittingbourne, are entirely free of any herbicides and pesticides. It’s home to established fruit trees and native species and features a selection of water butts and water features.
A fabulous demonstration of urban biodiversity
The awarding body commended the residents of the allotments, saying “the core team of volunteers on site are a knowledgeable and resourceful group. [The allotments are a] fabulous demonstration of urban biodiversity.”
Felix Shaba, Resident Involvement Project Officer said:
“I am proud to see Bob Fowler Community Allotments receive the Green Flag Award for the second year running. Having supported the application and welcomed the judge on site, it’s rewarding to see our collective efforts recognised at this level.”
“It’s been another amazing result for the plot holders at Bob Fowler Community Allotments and a testament to their hard work. These allotments provide a vital stepping stone for the local species and an inviting space to nurture community health and wellbeing.”
From vision to reality
The project launched over ten years ago, after a then AmicusHorizon employee, Bob Fowler, began transforming the area from a historical fly-tipping site, into a tranquil area that the local community could enjoy.
Bob Fowler sadly passed away in 2012, but we've continued with the project to make his vision a reality and to this day, the allotments are a thriving hub for keen gardeners and community groups.
The allotments are part of Southern Housing’s Biodiversity Pathway, which sets out targets to allocate communal green spaces for resident groups to use to enhance biodiversity, among other plans to help for a greener future. The allotments have 15 plots alongside dedicated wilding and flowering areas and raised beds and herb areas.
Two plots are reserved for mentoring purposes, assisting with local support services and schools.
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