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100 year old Twyford allotment site gets green revamp

by Emma Merchant
August 11, 2023
in Lifestyle, News, Twyford
The allotments at Hurst Road, Twyford, now boast green innovations like a shed with plug sockets powered by solar panels and an odour-free "dry" or composting toilet that doesn?t use water or chemicals. Picture courtesy of Wokingham Borough Council

The allotments at Hurst Road, Twyford, now boast green innovations like a shed with plug sockets powered by solar panels and an odour-free "dry" or composting toilet that doesn?t use water or chemicals. Picture courtesy of Wokingham Borough Council

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CENTURY old borough allotments on Hurst Road, Twyford, have been brought up to date with the addition of green innovations.

The amenities’ modern makeover will benefit existing and new users, particularly residents of Matthewsgreen in North Wokingham.

Improvements to the site include the addition of a shed with solar panel powered plug sockets, and an odour-free ‘dry’ composting toilet that uses no water or chemicals.

The scheme is welcoming applications, which will be handled by Twyford Parish Council.

It complements other allotments at Keephatch Beech, off Diamond Jubilee Way, and at Montague Park in the South Wokingham new community.

The Twyford upgrade was funded by developers building new homes in the area, as part of their obligation to fund local amenities.

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To apply for an allotment plot, visit: www.twyfordparishcouncil.gov.uk

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