Calling Sedgefied growers

[Kimbo18]

Hi, i have finally after two years been told i can now have an allotment - i am so excited as feel like i have been waiting so long.

My problem now is this: there are two allotment sites in Sedgefield and i have been told that there is spaces in both available now. I am not sure if i can pick as the lady at Council isnt in the office for a couple of days but if i can i am trying to figure out which is the best site.

I have been trying to find who (if anybody) is the Allotments Manager or a group who may be able to advise me but cant seem to find anyone???

[Hazel at the Hill]

Well done, Kimbo - how exciting! Welcome to the Vine.

I would imagine that you can choose, BUT if there are a number at each site, there maybe quite a few people who have been invited too. The council won't give a flying fig who has what plot, so I suggest you get yourself down to both sites toot sweet to have a recce so you can 'bag' the one you like the look of!

Even if they are locked sites, you can probably find someone down there at tea time/evening watering in this weather.

I'd suggest that you look beyond 'overgrown' when you are trying to choose - all untended plots will be wild at this time of year - but look at shelter/slope/water source etc.

If you can take pics and put them up here, we'll all be happy to pitch in with our two penn'th!

[Kimbo18]

Great advice, thanks Hazel :-)

[Two_Sheds]

Yes, def. you need to get yourself down to the sites and get someone to let you in for a look. Explain the situation and I'm sure they'd be happy to show you round and give you the low-down. They want someone who is keen and wants to get stuck in.

[Compo72]

Welcome Kimbo

Sedgefield , aka County Durham , I'm down the road literally in Middleton st George

Good luck with your plant