I was awoken today by a plotholder who reported our site had been targeted by theives. Every shed smashed and wheelbarrows gone, as were spades forks etc., no one had anything of particular value but what lengths these idiots went to, they obviously had transport and a good time in demolishing in one case over 40 years of accumulated allotment bits and bobs. The police fortunately took us seriously and we had three officers on site in a couple of hours as well as a scene of crimes chap this afternoon. But why do these idiots do it, it probably cost them more in petrol (unless that was nicked as well ) than the value of things stolen. The police although helpful, as we all know have much more serious issues to address. It feels as though we are back to the beginning after clearing and regenerating the site. I can't accept it is just the way of the world nowadays, petty mindless crime impacting on innocent people enjoying a tradional pusuit. So be warned the car boot sales season has begun so lock up those sheds and lock down those sites.
