Best of the West 2025

BEST COMMUNITY GARDEN FINALIST - Colin Allotments

Your Name: Matthew McKinley

Your Organisation/Company: Colin Neighbourhood Partnership, Colin Allotments

Your Website: www.newcolin.com

Your favourite thing about West Belfast: The craic

Your First Job: Farm labourer

What it taught you? Importance of hard work

What do you think are the key ingredients needed to make a person or organisation the Best of the West?  Having time for everyone

          
The allotments is one of nature's sanctuaries giving local individuals and community groups the opportunity to grow fruit and veg but more importantly to grow friendships and community connections. We also teach the importance of nutrition and understanding food labels.


Best of the West 2025