Saturday 16th April 2011

  I wandered down to the allotment and was introduced to my plot.   It was more than I could ask for.   A manageable size, freshly rotivated, it's own water supply, carpeted patio area with built in raspberry bush and white currant bush.  Also it has it's own recycling area where anything is yours if it's there, a place to powder your nose and a communal shed to make a brew.

The cost was a whopping twenty five pounds for the year !   15 rent and 10 water.   I met a few of the other allotment keepers: Stuart and beautiful Lady, his aging Spaniel who throws herself to the ground after shaking with excitement; Toni,  and many people whose names I can't remember.  



White Currant Bush



Raspberry Bush



I told Geoff I wanted the plot but didn't get paid for another couple of weeks.  That's ok he said, come down and start working on it.   

I met the man next door to my plot and had a chat to him.   Everyone I had met on the site was friendly and welcoming and helpful.   I know I am meant to be here.   Tony (my plot neighbour) asked me if I had a shed and I said i didn't really need one at the moment.  He proceeded to give me a key to his and said I could keep my things in there.    I was very touched by this kindness.