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Allotment News 19 May 2024

Allotment News 19 May 2024

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Ever found yourself tipping your hat to the unsung heroes of our community or shaking your head in dismay at senseless acts of vandalism? Join me, Reg, at Allotment News, where we tackle the emotional rollercoaster that accompanies the stewardship of the UK's green spaces. From a tale of lifesaving gratitude to the heartbreaking destruction of beehives in Workington, it's clear that allotment life is as much about community as it is about cultivation. Moreover, we're not shying away from the big conversations—like how unused land can transform into thriving allotments or the stir caused by Dragons' Den's Deborah Meaden over a grand-scale allotment proposal.

Now, let's get personal. Who holds the record for the longest-held allotment, and what unique attributes does your little plot of paradise boast? I'm inviting you to weigh in on the stories of perseverance behind these cherished plots. We'll also address the practical side—like the recent rent hike in Minehead. So, whether your allotment boasts something as rare as on-site electricity or you've kept your hands in the soil for decades, I want to hear about it. Share your experiences and join the conversation that's rooting for change, one plot at a time.

Links to all the stories in this episode
Man thanks ambulance staff after allotment roof fall - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cl40x80g2rlo

Workington Town Council disgusted after bee hives burnt out at Siddick - https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/24327183.workington-town-council-disgusted-bee-hives-burnt-siddick/

Call for council to hand over their land for allotments - https://www.gazetteherald.co.uk/news/24317455.call-council-hand-land-allotments/

Dragons' Den star Deborah Meaden slams 700-plot allotment site plan - https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/dragons-den-star-deborah-meaden-9285576

Council to investigate ‘house’ built on Edmonton allotment plot - https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/council-to-investigate-house-built-on-edmonton-allotment-plot/

Great Dunmow Jubilee Allotment helps people with dementia - https://www.dunmowbroadcast.co.uk/news/24324833.great-dunmow-jubilee-allotment-helps-people-dementia/

Town Mayor opens new allotment site in Ringwood - https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/24321611.town-mayor-opens-new-allotment-site-ringwood/

Town council increases allotment rents in Minehead to ensure long-term future - https://www.wsfp.co.uk/news/town-council-increases-allotment-rents-in-minehead-to-ensure-long-term-future-689067

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