Wrightson 

Bimport, Shaftesbury 

Who we are

In December 1970, Jocelyn Wrightson bequeathed a parcel of land for use as allotments, at the corner where Bimport descends into St John's Hill. This extraordinary act of generosity left us with 14 half allotments with fabulous soil in the crown of our historic hilltop town.


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We are a charitable trust. For the most part, running costs are covered by rents received.

Meetings

The Thursday 5th AGM meeting was held at 6PM in The Grosvenor Arms restaurant. Draft minutes have been published here.

The next AGM will be Thursday 4th March 2027 at 6PM location to be announced.

News

The Allotment Holders' Allotment Holders Policy was adopted, effective from March 15th 2025.

Waiting List

Currently all of our allotments are occupied, but if you are interested in renting an allotment, please to be put onto the waiting list. The waiting list currently has sixThe person who applied 2024 is now top of the waiting list. people on it.