--- title: "PCA Allotment: Growing Skills and Community" url: "https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/blog/2025-07-03-12-28-00-pca-allotment-growing-skills-and-community" school: "Park Community Academy" --- # PCA Allotment: Growing Skills and Community ![Image of PCA Allotment: Growing Skills and Community](https://files.schudio.com/parkschool-3/images/blog/IMG_0497.jpeg) 3 July 2025 [Mr Dillingham](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/blog/author/DDillingham) This week at the PCA Allotment, our group rolled up their sleeves and got to work transforming the garden space. With teamwork and determination, everyone pitched in to clear overgrown areas, dig and prepare new beds, and construct compost bins using recycled pallets. It was inspiring to see so many practical skills in action—digging, weeding, lifting, and carrying materials. The group communicated and collaborated, problem-solving as they went and making sure everyone was involved. There was a real sense of responsibility and pride in caring for the allotment. Not only did we make great progress on the garden, but we also learned about plant care, sustainability, and the importance of working together. The PCA Allotment is quickly becoming a place where skills grow alongside the plants, and where everyone’s effort makes a difference. [ECO](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/blog/tag/eco) [Gardening](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/blog/tag/gardening) [PCA Allotment](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/blog/tag/pca-allotment) [ Sorting the washing!](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/blog/2025-07-03-11-58-00-sorting-the-washing) [Therapy Dog Training at The Oracle ](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/blog/2025-07-03-14-06-00-therapy-dog-training-at-the-oracle) ![Park Community Academy](https://files.schudio.com/parkschool-3/images/logo/Untitled_design_(9)_(1).png) #### Park Community Academy Mrs J Aaron (Academy Business Lead) 158 Whitegate Drive Blackpool Lancashire FY3 9HF 01253 764130 #### Useful Links: - [Vacancies](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/vacancies1) - [Blackpool Education Partnership](https://www.blackpoolteachingschoolalliance.org.uk/) - [Independent Travel Training](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/independent-travel-training) - [Embrace Teaching School Hub](https://www.torview.org/educational-excellence/teaching-school-hub) #### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ParkCommunityAcademy) - [X](https://twitter.com/PCABlackpool) © Copyright 2025–2026 Park Community Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)