Community green open day to celebrate spring in Dukinfield

Residents across Tameside are invited to welcome the new season at a special Community Green Open Day in Dukinfield later this month.

Taking place on Saturday 21st March from 1pm to 4pm, the event will be held at Community Green Allotment, Meadow Lane, Dukinfield, SK16 4AN. The afternoon promises a celebration of spring, community spirit and all things green.

Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the beautiful allotment site, meet members of the local community and take part in a range of nature-based activities suitable for all ages.

There will be light refreshments available, along with plenty of family-friendly attractions including an Easter egg hunt, a quiz, and a variety of demonstrations throughout the afternoon.

Organisers are also hosting hands-on activities such as composting workshops, seed sowing sessions and nature exploration, giving attendees the chance to pick up practical gardening tips and learn more about sustainable growing. Younger visitors can enjoy dedicated children’s craft activities, making it an ideal event for families.

The Open Day also offers a chance to find out more about the wide range of regular activities taking place at Community Green and other LEAP sites throughout 2026.

Weekly sessions include:

• Sister Shed – Mondays, 1pm–3pm at LEAP Centre, Clyde Street, Ashton (OL7 0NQ), and additional sessions during the week.
• Garden Gang – Held at Community Green Allotment, Meadow Lane, Dukinfield (SK16 4AN).
• Allotments For All – Taking place at both Community Green Allotment in Dukinfield and BLOOM Allotments, Grange Road South, Hyde (SK14 5NP).
• Nature Buddies – Based at BLOOM Allotments in Hyde.
• Coffee, Grow & Chat – A welcoming space to connect while enjoying gardening activities.

These sessions provide opportunities for people of all ages to get involved in growing, gardening, socialising and spending time outdoors in a supportive environment.

The Open Day forms part of wider spring celebrations and aims to showcase the positive impact of community growing projects across Tameside. Everyone is welcome, whether they are experienced gardeners or simply curious to find out more about the allotment and how to get involved.

For more information about the Open Day or regular activities, residents can contact LEAP by emailing leap@leapcfc.org or calling 0161 214 8300.

Organisers are encouraging people to come along, get involved and say “Hello Spring” with their local community.