Burley Model Allotments Plant Sale Raises Close to £300 for the Community
Burley Model Allotments, Lumley Place, Leeds LS4 — Saturday 16 May 2025
A wonderful morning of plants, cakes and community spirit descended on Burley Model Allotments in Leeds LS4 on Saturday 16 May, as the first of two 2025 plant sales welcomed visitors through the gates on Lumley Place, Burley.
The event, which ran from 10am to 12 noon, brought together plot holders, local residents and gardening enthusiasts from across the Burley and Kirkstall area. Thanks to the generosity of everyone who came along — whether they brought plants, bought produce or simply showed up to show their support — the sale raised close to £300 from plants and cakes combined, beating last year's total and setting a brilliant standard for the season ahead.
A huge thank you goes to the brilliant bakers who kept the cake table stocked throughout the morning: Jackie, Eileen and Mandy, whose homemade creations were as popular as ever. Equal thanks go to Barry, who served as a brilliant MC and kept things running smoothly while taking payments, and to Tony, who diligently totted up the final figures at the end of the day. Thanks also to every volunteer who stayed behind to help clear up — that kind of community effort is exactly what makes Burley Model Allotments such a special place.
Next Plant Sale: Saturday 13 June, 10am–12pm
If you missed the May sale, there is plenty to look forward to. The second plant sale of 2025 takes place on Saturday 13 June from 10am to 12 noon at Burley Model Allotments, Lumley Place, Leeds LS4 2NL. Once again there will be home-grown plants and seedlings, homemade cakes and refreshments — all grown and made by our members right here in Leeds.
The raffle draw will also take place towards the end of the June plant sale, so remember to bring along any prizes you'd like to donate and make sure you pick up your raffle tickets. Tickets are on sale every Saturday morning at the Trading Hut between 10am and 11am, as well as on the day of the plant sale itself.
Whether you are an existing member, on the waiting list or simply a local resident looking for something to do in Burley this June, come along and see what community growing in Leeds LS4 is all about.
Burley Model Allotments is located at Lumley Place, Burley, Leeds, LS4 2NL.