Thank you to everyone who came along to the Winter Warmer last month and made it such a success. Even on a cold winter’s day, there was a great feeling of warmth and community, with the Barn providing the perfect setting for bringing people together. We raised over £800, all proceeds to go towards funding site improvements planned for next year.
Willow Workshop
We had a very positive response to this, with lots of you interested in attending. However, given the uncertainties around COVID we have decided to defer the January workshops until later in the year. We've kept a note of those of you who expressed interest, and will contact you as soon as we have new dates.
Potatoes and shallots
It’s not too late to put in an order for these – most varieties still available (except Red Duke of York). For the full list see here.
Waiting List
As with last year, we will be opening the waiting list briefly at the beginning of 2022 to accept the same number of people as plots we let this year (approx. 10). Any enquiries to info@ receive a reply informing them of this policy and directing them to check the SHA website for further information.
Dates for your diaries
| Sunday 19th December | Trading Shed open |
| Sunday 2nd January | Trading shed CLOSED |
| Wednesday 9th January | Café at the Barn 10.30 – 12.00 |
| Sunday 16th January | Trading shed open |
| Sunday 23rd January | Gardening tips discussion at the Barn – getting your allotment ready for Spring, followed by lunch 1-2pm |
| Sunday 30th January | Trading shed open |
| Wednesday 9th February | Café at the Barn 10.30 – 12.00 |
| Sunday 13th February | Trading shed open |
| Saturday 26th February | Potato Day |
| Sunday 27th February | Potato Day, trading shed open, & lunch at the Barn |
In the news: Growing on allotments "surprisingly productive"
As if we needed telling....!
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/dec/15/city-allotments-could-be-as-productive-as-conventional-farms-research-finds
The allotment committee, December 2021