John, Gillian & Willo Plot 5B & 6B
As seen on BBC Countryfile 2019
Around January 2018 Simon contacted us stating plots were available, it was on a cold damp January morning where we first ventured on to the Allotments. This is where we first saw Plot 5B and agreed that was the one for us. This was our first steps into the world of Allotments and that of Plot holders having never had an Allotment before.
John with Allotment Chum, Willo © Rob Lavers
Once the February cold and rain had subsided we ventured down to our Plot. Initial thoughts were “This looks a lot bigger than we remembered, there’s a lot to do”. With tasks prioritised, weeding, clearing, allocating spaces we soon turned it around putting our own mark on things. The AGM was interesting, as new plot holder we thought let’s go. Lots of emotion and great debate was had in the room. It was easy to see why, given the Diocesan proposals to sell off part of the allotments site for housing. We left the meeting with total respect of the committee and all the volunteers as they do a great job.
Fellow plot holders are so friendly, giving a friendly wave as they pass by or chatting imparting valuable knowledge to us “Newbies”. We are ever grateful to the oracle Colin. You get a real sense of community spirit on the Allotment this really shone through when preparing the Dementia Plot and putting up the “Big Shed” this was helped by plentiful supplies of Bacon Butties and a beer.
John & Gillian © Rob Lavers
