Topic: Cost of allotment

[Unwashed]

Now you cannot get one.there is a 5 year waiting list,because they have become " fashionable" the thirtysomethings in four wheel drives in shades, with kids strapped in like test pilots have taken over.

Why are sunglass-wearing 4wd-driving parents any less deserving of an allotment than you?

[germinator]

In reply to unwashed
                                 I never said they they were undeserving,it was just meant as a humorous  :) observation of a sign of the times.

[Gillysdad]

I know what you mean Germinator. We have about 90 allotments on our site, the number who arrive on bikes and on foot are getting less and less. It just means you don't get the chance to chat to them and find out their names. It's a shame when you have to say "that gent/lady with the big 4x4 has some nice peas" instead of knowing his/her name. :)
By the way our allotment costs have just risen, we pay £50. It includes water rate, which varies depending how much water is used.

[Isleworth]

Did I miss the end result to this? Did Frampers take the plot in the end??  :-\

[smudger28]

We have a privately owned one and pay £100 per year.  There was promises of water and for the owners to keep the paths in check but has this happened?  NO!  They get teasy when we are slightly late with our rent and moan when some of the allotments are untidy, yet their own daughters allotment looks like a jungle and if they can't set an example then why should others bother....

Her allotment is the first one as you come in the field :(