Allotments

Bassetlaw District Council provide various allotments at approximately 12 pence per square metre around Retford & Worksop. In addition to the Allotments provided by Bassetlaw, the closest allotment's to Rampton & Woodbeck are located in East Markham & Tuxford and provided by their Parish Council's.

The East Markham Parish Council website states:

The allotments are situated at the eastern edge of the village close to the sports field and the railway line. Access is from Trinity Crescent.

There are 26 allotments and 1 or more may currently be vacant and available to rent at any time. The rental period commences 1st April in any year. The annual rent is currently just £1.00 but please bear in mind that there is no water on site and you may need to install rabbit-proof fencing to protect your crops plus fruit cages, greenhouses, sheds etc. Allotment holders are not permitted to keep any animals on the site.

Keen gardeners may wish to join the East Markham Gardeners Association (EMGA). The association hosts shows, arranges garden visits, and provides discounted gardening supplies at the trading barn.

For further information about the allotments and EMGA, contact Stuart on 01777 871491.

Tuxford Town Council:

The allotments are located on Lodge Lane, and in 2014 the hire rates were £20 per plot (£12 for over 65's). Further details contact: Tuxford Town Council 01777 870192

Dunham-On-Trent Parish Council:

Has two small allotments in the village, which are currently tenanted.