Is there life in Scunthorpe?

[Jon_Scun]

Hi,
I'm new to allotments and looking for people in the local area (Scunthorpe) to offer advice on local sites etc..?

Is there life in Scunthorpe..?

[dexterdoglancashire]

Hi Jon - welcome to the Vine! I'm not sure about lotties in Scunthorpe - its 24 years ago since I got married and moved to Ashby, I guess things have changed somewhat since then! Have you tried ringing your local council? We have someone here in Preston council who knows where lotties are etc. Good luck - keep everyone posted on how you get on. Bernie

[shirlthegirl43]

Hi and welcome to the vine Jon Scun. Sorry, too far away to help with your query - just wanted to say hello.

[dexterdoglancashire]

Hi Jon! Right, here we go:

There are lottie sites at: Somervell Road, Buckingham Avenue, Westcliff Avenue, Healey Road, and Bottesford Lane. Rents are £18 per yr. Ring the council on 01724 297843 or go to the web site: http://www.northlincs.gov.uk/NorthLi...ure/allotments

Good Luck! Do let us know how you get on - you could also try nipping down to the sites and asking around to see if there are any vacant plots - show that you are eager - you never know, you might get lucky! Bernie
PS the link should read Leisure not sure why there are dots

[Jon_Scun]

Thanks for the welcome. I have my name down for an allotment, the council tell me there is a 3-4 week wait (this was 2 weeks ago). Been past my chosen site, there is a sign saying plots available, so fingers crossed it won't be long...

[dexterdoglancashire]

Hi Jon - I'd nip down and say hello - it wont do any harm. A 4 week waiting list? Joy! the first site here in Preston had a 4year waiting list - but I was lucky enough to get my half lottie after only a couple of weeks waiting - consider myself to be a very lucky girl! Whereabouts in Scunny are you? Bernie

[Jon_Scun]

I live near the hospital, the site is the one on Bottesford Lane

[dexterdoglancashire]

Took my driving test in Scunny - if I remember rightly is there a hill near the hospital? I had to do my hill start there. Yes I did pass! We also lived in the top half of a house in a street of the main shopping centre - the pub across the road was the local, how shall I put this? Erm, if you wanted to spend the night with a lady then you could do! Opposite our flat was the hyundai car showroom! (like I said 24 years ago - but loads of happy memories and I still keep in touch with lots of mates) Fingers crossed for your lottie! Bernie

[carlseawolf]

hi jon
i was born in scunthorpe hospital 38 years ago , and lived in messingham for the first 13 .
my grandparents lived in northfield cresent a cul-de-sac backing on to a playing field near the hospital.
not been back for 20 years.

[nick the grief]

Must be a great place ..... everyone leaves

Welcome to the vine Jon, DDL is right 4 weeks is a breeze but I'd stick my nose in and have a natter to the guys on the site and get some info on the place - You'll probably end up with some free veggies and loads of usefull advice

[Jon_Scun]

Are people usually receptive to someone just popping down?

[dexterdoglancashire]

I would nip down on a saturday or sunday morning - eternal sunshine (another vine member) came to visit our site twice, but also went to the one next door - because she was eager, she got a lottie within a couple of weeks! Dont forget, gardeners are always willing to have a natter and show off what they are doing - you never know you may get some freebies! Explain that you are waiting for a lottie and take it from there. Good luck. Bernie