CABRAGH COMMUNITY ALLOTMENTS

On Saturday 3rd of July the Cabragh Community Allotments group are holding an Open Day and having an official opening ceremony for the new Community Allotments in Thurles. These are the only active community allotments in Thurles and all plants are grown organically. There are currently 20 allotments providing fresh fruit and vegetables to 24 allotment holders and their families. The allotment site is located across the road from the Cabragh Wetlands Centre and parking is available at the Centre. The gates are always open and there is always someone there to to show visitors around the site which includes a compost toilet and a large polytunnel which each allotment holder has use of. The group meet evey second Saturday morning with expert organic gardner Marian Clarke who provides invaluable advice to anyone interested in organc gardening. Michael Lowry will be the guest speaker at the Opening Ceremony and there will be stalls selling homemade produce and bric a brac. There will also be guided walks on the Cabragh Wetlands for all ages and numerous kids actvities. The open day takes place between 2pm and 5pm and all are welcome