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Last week saw the launch of an exciting new allotments project in Leeds. Several disused plots on Meanwood Valley Urban Farm were transformed into allotments with the help of business volunteers from Leeds City Council.

As part of their Leeds Ahead membership, around 15 workers from Leeds City Council's IT department tackled the back-breaking task of digging up the old grassed-over area and turning three overgrown plots into five allotments.

The project, run by Zest – Health for Life, aims to help people in disadvantaged neighbourhoods lead a healthier lifestyle. The allotments project gives people the chance to grow their own fruit and vegetables and raise awareness of healthy eating to their families.

NHS Leeds commissioned Zest to work in Meanwood around a year ago to increase community interaction, get people out of their homes and bring a slice of healthy living to the area.