Green-fingered gardeners in Nantwich are calling on the next generation to help them plant seeds for a brighter future for the town, by designing a logo to get more people digging in.
Brookfield Allotment Association, which represents more than 100 allotment holders in the town, wants youngsters to help redraw the image of allotmenteers.
The association is running a competition for school kids, 5-16 years old, to design a new logo for the group.
The winning design will be used on the association’s website, Facebook and Twitter pages and in all printed materials.
Dedicated veg and flower-power man Jeremy Herbert says allotments are brilliant places to grow your independence.
“We are growing the association and need a fresh identity illustrating simply and directly why Brookfield Allotments are brilliant places to dig deep,” said Jeremy.
“Allotments are the real deal. It’s all about having your own space and putting down roots and tapping into the power of the soil.
“It’s one of the greenest and most positive things you can do.
“It’s not all old blokes in flat caps comparing the size of their leeks!
“All sorts of people get stuck in growing flowers for the bees, creating healthier and vibrant living places.
“We have lawyers and factory workers, university lecturers and hairdressers all sharing in the same growing passion.
“Allotments create a space we can all share and enjoy. They give you the space to think, fresh air and exercise and fresh flowers and veg.
“You join a really great community, too.
“It’s a place to grow up and out – whether you are five or fifty years old.
“Whether you want to be an organic goddess or a trend setting Chelsea designer, or just want somewhere do your own thing, an allotment at Brookfield is the place to set yourself free.”
Designs can be in any media and should be submitted by e-mail or post by the end of the summer holidays.
Send entries to [email protected] or C/O 4 Jubilee Terrace, Nantwich, CW5 7BT.
(pic for display only, courtesy of Mike Quinn, creative commons licence)
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