Hartlepool Allotment Service

11/11/2026

❗️Bird keepers please note updated guidance from APHA. ❗️

A National Housing Order has been declared to protect birds from Avian Influenza.
A mandatory poultry housing Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) to cover the whole of England will come into force from 00:01 on Friday 13 November 2026, following the increased risk and escalating number of confirmations of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI or bird flu) in kept birds and findings in wild birds.

The new measures mean bird keepers across the whole of England must house all poultry and captive birds if they keep 50 or more birds or if they sell or give eggs, poultry products and live birds away.

Check the APHA website for the latest guidance on keeping your flock safe.

A reminder that anyone who keeps birds must register their flock with APHA and the Allotments Team.

Biosecurity and hygiene standards to keep birds safe from bird flu (avian influenza).

10/11/2026

An interesting article about how working an allotment helps mind, body and spirit.

Read one member's inspiring story of how her allotment has supported her physical and mental wellbeing through resilience, recovery and hope.

06/11/2026

Here is Issue No.5 of 2026 of our Hartlepool Allotments Newsletter. This issue includes details of the changes to invoicing, Food and Growing Celebration Event 2027, an article on William's Den, seasonal jobs for November (from NAS), updates to the rule booklet and Christmas opening hours.

29/10/2026

The team have their pumpkins ready to go for Halloween!
Now it's your turn... show us yours!
Have you grown a pumpkin this year that's taken pride of place for Halloween? We’d love to see it.
Pop a photo in the comments 🎃

26/10/2026

Help Keep Our Allotment Sites Safe
We have received several reports of break-ins and anti-social behaviour across our allotment sites. In many cases, unauthorised individuals have gained access through gates that have been left unlocked.
The security of our sites depends on all tenants working together. Every time you enter or leave a site, please make sure gates and vehicle barriers are closed and locked behind you.
An unlocked gate can make a site an easy target for trespassers and other unwanted activity.

23/10/2026

The rain may have kept people away this morning at Nicholson Field, but it didn’t stop the two of us from filling eight bags of litter before we were eventually rained off too.
The car park at Dowson Road and the gate area at Speeding Drive are looking much better although we didn't get everything.
We’d love to see more people join us next time, so keep an eye out for details of the next litter pick. Every helping hand makes a difference in keeping our sites and town clean and tidy.

19/10/2026

Following the success of our last litter pick at Nicholson Field and the positive difference it made to the site there will be another morning of action.
The well-used track attracts litter from people using it as a shortcut between Dowson Road and Speeding Drive, and we'd like to work together to help keep the area clean and tidy.
Join us from 9:00am on Friday 23 October, meeting at the Dowson Road car park, where we'll be litter picking along the lanes and surrounding areas of Nicholson Field Allotments.
Any help, no matter how small, is greatly appreciated, and it would be fantastic to see as many plot holders as possible getting involved.
🌱Together we can help keep Nicholson Field looking its best. 💚

16/10/2026

Is anyone missing this lovely duck?

He's been spotted enjoying life on a plot at Throston Allotments and seems to be having a great time there!

If you think he might be yours, please get in touch and we'll put you in contact with the tenant whose plot he's currently calling home.

Please feel free to share this post to help reunite him with his owner

06/10/2026

Take a look at this wonderful course being offered by CLIP at their community allotment at Burn Valley. If you're interested in finding out more or booking a place, please get in touch with them🌱

Good morning everyone, we have something totally awesome to announce right now!!! :D

🌱 GROWING FORWARD – FREE 8-WEEK PROGRAMME 🌱

Would you like to build your confidence, wellbeing and self-awareness, meet new people and explore what you might like to do next?
Our relaxed and supportive Growing Forward programme includes nature-based activities, mindfulness, simple wellbeing techniques, group discussions and practical activities.

Starts Thursday 29 October and every Thursday for 8 weeks.
10am–12 noon
CLIP Community Allotment, Hartlepool
Adults aged 19+
FREE

Everyone completing the programme will receive a Certificate of Achievement.

Please note: this is an 8-week programme and participants will need to commit to booking and attending the full 8 weeks.
Places are limited, so booking is essential via the link: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/HBOO

Any questions, please email [email protected] or comment below :)

Team CLIP

05/10/2026

If anyone can spare an hour or two on Wednesday to help get Williams Den winter ready, please come along and lend a hand.

Any help, no matter how much time you can give, would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

🌿 WILLIAMS DEN – DAY OF ACTION! 🌿

It’s nearly time to give Williams Den a little TLC and get it ready for the winter! 💚

📅 Wednesday 7th October
⏰ 10am – 1pm

We’re opening the gates and would love some extra pairs of hands. There’ll be plenty of jobs to get stuck into tidying, clearing, preparing areas and generally getting the Den looking its best.

You don’t need to be a gardener, DIY expert or regular volunteer, just bring yourself, some enthusiasm and, if you have them, a pair of gloves! 🧤

Every bit of help makes a difference, and it would be lovely to see some familiar and new faces. 💚

Everyone is welcome. 🌱