Clay Farm Allotments Society
Gardening with friends and neighbours
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Our Association
The Clay Farm Allotments Society represents plot holders of the Clay Farm Allotments site in Cambridge, England.
We are the voice of plot holders when dealing with the City Council, that currently manages the site, we organise activities on-site, and promote best practices for better growing together.
If you are already a member, this website will help you interface with the Association, and with fellow plot-holders. We publish resources and useful information for members only.
If you already have an allotment and would like to become a member, head to our registration form. Membership is open to all plot holders, and membership rate is set to £4.- per year, including membership to The National Allotment Society.
Get an allotment at Clay Farm
The plots at Clay Farm are assigned by Cambridge City Council, that also holds a waiting list of interested individuals.
To obtain a plot on our site you need to apply on the Council’s website.
For more information, you can also contact the Council Directly:
allotments@cambridge.gov.uk
01223 457 000
What's happening
National Allotment Society
One of the most important benefits of being a member of the Society is that it includes membership in the National Allotment Society (NAS), which provides insurance cover for members while working on their plots. This gives everyone peace of mind and ensures that we can all continue enjoying our allotments safely. Members also have access to the discounted Kings Seed range.
Bulk orders for members
To make life easier and more affordable for everyone, the Society organised bulk orders of manure, woodchips and compost. By ordering together, members were able to obtain these materials at competitive prices, while also avoiding the inconvenience of collecting multiple bags from garden centres.
Improving the communal area
We have also started improving the communal area near the entrance to the site. Work is underway to tidy the space and make it more welcoming, including the restoration of flower beds and the addition of tables and trees so that members have a pleasant place to sit and meet.
Shared equipment
To support members while working on their plots, the Society has purchased wheelbarrows for communal use. These are available for everyone and help make many gardening tasks easier.
Working with the Council
Another important role of the Society in the future will be to develop a good working partnership with the Council, and to clarify our respective rights and responsibilities for the maintenance of the site. We want to establish better communications to ensure that Society members’ interests are represented and that the site continues to run smoothly.
A new community orchard
One of the most exciting ongoing projects is the gradual creation of a small allotment orchard. Although still at an early stage, we have already planted a number of fruit trees including:
1 apple tree
3 cherry trees
2 plum trees
1 pear tree
These trees will not only provide fruit in the future but also help attract pollinators such as bees and bumble bees, which are essential for healthy and productive gardens across the site.
Looking ahead, we hope to expand the orchard further and are considering planting an apricot tree as an experiment to see how well it adapts to our local conditions.
WhatsApp Group
Everyone also has access to the Allotment Society WhatsApp group, where members receive news, updates and routine notices in real time — for example announcements about bulk orders, deliveries, site updates or other useful information for plot holders.