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Bagged, sieved compost now available
We like rats, we really do – we like them as neighbours, down by the riverbank. We just don’t want to invite them for dinner.

Silent Auction – Own a Truly Rare Agapanthus!
We’re delighted to have been gifted an extraordinary plant to auction in aid of BATCOM. ‘Lucky Jim’ is a rare species of agapanthus (African lily) – not

Plant Sale a huge success
“I had no idea you’d have such a great selection – now I have to buy loads!” Thanks to everyone who donated plants and cakes

BATCOM will be having a fundraising plant sale/open day on Sunday 7th June, 11am-2pm.
All welcome! If you’ve not been to see the site please do come down and have a nosey at what we do! We’ve been busy

Summer Season 2026
New Summer Season opening times The lighter evenings are here and BATCOM is now open every Monday between 6-8pm as well as the usual Saturdays

We have Compost!
And it’s ready to leave site with you. The dry ground last summer meant a shortage of grass mowings and other fresh greens to go