Stud Farm Allotment and Garden Society - SFAGS

We are a community based group of gardeners and allotment holders based on the Stud Farm estate in Polegate, behind the Thoroughbred Inn. The land on which the housing estate is now situated was owned by the Duke of Devonshire, who also owned the Stables to the rear of the estate. This is the reason that all of the roads on the estate are named after famous racehorses. During World War 2 the “Dig

for Victory” campaign meant that the land designated for tennis courts and a bowling green was used to grow food. Following the conclusion of the War the land was given to the newly formed Stud Farm Allotment and Garden Society to be continued as allotments for the residents of the housing estate. As well as the allotments the Society organise a number of social events each year. Our biggest event of the year is our Annual Show held in August which has over 80 classes that members can enter from Vegetables and Flowers, to Cookery and Photography. The Society also run a number of social events throughout the year; Boules evenings, Quiz night, games evening and afternoon teas. We also operate a small Trade Hut at our allotment site on Hyperion Avenue, on Sunday’s from March to October (and some Saturday’s) selling gardening supplies to our members. Membership of the Society is £2 per year and is open to all residents of the Stud Farm estate and allotment holders from off the estate. For a similar fee other people can become Associate members.