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The STAA was formed in 1920 to help allotment gardeners in the Exeter area, and their communities. Today, we work with the Council and allotment gardeners at 9 sites, all west of the River Exe. These allotments are located at Alphington, Exwick, Cowick, Marsh Barton & St Thomas; and, together, they comprise of over 800 plots held by 700+ plot-holders, and cover almost 35 acres.

 

The association is focussed on the historic parishes of St Thomas and Alphington, Exeter - where we operate trading sheds, community polytunnel gardens, and a small meeting/refreshment cabin. A series of events are held throughout the year to help encourage allotment gardening and related interests, and to provide community benefits across the city and its region.​

St. Thomas Allotments Association Veg Bundle

The association exists to promote allotment-growing for the benefit of plot-holders on our nine sites, and the for the wider benefit of the local community. We develop and run projects, events, competitions and shows, and apply for grants to help fund these. Our agreement with the Exeter City Council enables us to help manage plot letting and maintenance of allotment grounds.

 

We offer discounted gardening materials, seeds and produce - and offer tips on cultivation and good practice. Our Community Polytunnel offers all-year-round growing spaces; ideal for small-scale gardening. We provide membership benefits such as newsletters, volunteering opportunities, email updates and we hold an AGM each year for members to elect a managing committee.

STAA NEWS

NEWS UPDATE: 19/05/2025

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SUMMER PRODUCE SHOW 2025

 

We are pleased to announce that our SUMMER PRODUCE SHOW will take place at St. Thomas Church Hall on SATURDAY 16TH AUGUST, featuring special guest judge, Kate Turner (Gardener Guru).

 

At the St. Thomas Allotments Association Annual Produce show we celebrate local growers, cooks, crafters and our allotment and garden communities. Get planting, growing, cooking and creating! Get involved and enjoy a brilliant day at the produce show with friends and family. Will you TAKE HOME A PRIZE for the wonkiest fruit or vegetable? Or perhaps the tastiest chutney? The show, run by a dedicated team of volunteers, is open to all St. Thomas residents, and allotment-holders.

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FIND OUT MORE HERE​​

NEWS UPDATE: 01/05/2025

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GET A £10 POND!

 

Be sure to attend the Cowick Lane Plant & Seed Swap on Sunday 4th May (details below) to chat about getting yourself a pond kit for only £10! If you want to learn more about the incentive, and how to build a pond that attracts beneficial wildlife to your Allotment plot, please check out the video below.

NEWS UPDATE: 15/02/2025

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED @ GUYS & HYLTON TRADING SHED

 

We need some extra help. The staffing of the shed is based on TWO hourly opening shifts on Sunday, Wednesday and Saturday from 10 AM until 12 noon.

 

If you would like to contribute some time to one of these shifts, please pop in and let us know, alternatively get in touch via the CONTACT US page on this website.

 

We risk losing one of our opening days should help not be found.

 

Volunteering is a great way of meeting new tenants, swapping ideas and picking up tips!

NEWS UPDATE: 23/01/2025

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Our TRADING SHEDS open for business on Saturday 1st February 2025.


We are open WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY.


GUYS & HYLTON: 10AM to 12 NOON
COWICK LANE: 9:30AM to 11AM


Potato orders will be ready for collection when we re-open.

Buy seed potatoes for £1.70 per KG.

Onion & shallot sets are £1 per 250g.

NEWS UPDATE: 07/01/2025

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Exeter Seed Bank have fantastic events that you may be interested in! 

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CLICK HERE to download their latest newsletter.

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