RESIDENTS of a blossoming new community have the chance to land an allotment thanks to a developer.

The new plots provided by the Edenstone housing group in Lydney add to the sustainability of the new River View Garden Village.

They invited Pearl and Derek Biddle, who previously owned and farmed the land, to perform the ribbon cutting ceremony, and the couple were delighted to hand over to the new community in the knowledge that the land would be tended by future generations.

Located on the eastern edge of the development, there are 18 dedicated allotment plots to let in varying sizes, including an area of eight raised beds.

Adele McCoy, sales director for the Edenstone Group, said: “The growth of Lydney through the homes we are building at River View Garden Village has enabled us to provide additional community facilities for the neighbourhood.

“The new allotments are the first local amenity to launch and have been a real talking point.

“There’s a growing awareness of where our food comes from, including food miles and the potential benefits of organic produce and it doesn’t get much better than being able to grow your own.

“There are plenty of health benefits to tending to an allotment too. It can help people eat a more varied diet of fresh fruit and vegetables; is a great way to spend time outdoors; can increase activity levels and is said to be good for your mental health too.

“It’s also provides opportunities to meet your neighbours by sharing tips and produce, helping to grow the sense of community.”

The allotments are available exclusively to residents of River View. Other amenities include cycle hire facilities, play areas and outdoor exercise stations.

As part of the Edenstone Group’s commitment to sustainability, there’s also an electric car charging point for every home.

River View features the group’s two housing brands, Bluebell Homes and Edenstone Homes with a good choice of two, three and four-bedroom homes and bungalows available.

For more information see www.bluebellhomes.co.uk/river-view or https://edenstonehomes.com/lydney.