Allotments 4 All

Just in case anyone has missed it - we are having an A4A get-together at Walsall Road Allotments, Perry Barr, Birmingham B42 2LR this Saturday, August 14th.

It is also our Summer Fayre so the gates will be opening at 12 to the public.  If you are coming but not sure what time you will arrive, I can PM you my mobile number and will come to the gate and let you in if you arrive  early. Please let me know.

Shirl's suggestion of A4A'ers carrying a Wilkinson bag is a good one.  If I remember, I'll get a few extra bags today and leave them with the men on the gate for those who don't have one on the day.  Maybe we should have a meeting-point (marked by a Wilkie carrier bag?) and be there at a certain time?  What do people think?  Mind you, if there are only a few of us it might not be necessary.

I will be able to spend time with the group (lucky group  ;D)  because I don't run a stall any more.  I used to do the cakes but it was impossible to deal with all the extras that go with organising and also run a stall at the same time.  I still provide cakes though.

There should be plenty to do and lots of things for you to spend your money on!  Every penny we raise is divided between Macmillan and the County Air Ambulance.

Hope the rain stays away, but there is lots of cover if it doesn't.

Betty

I can't wait to put a face to all the names Betty. I really do like open days like this where you know its all going to charity especially Macmillan and the Air Ambulance

Quote from: shirlton on August 10, 2010, 09:35:12
I can't wait to put a face to all the names Betty. I really do like open days like this where you know its all going to charity especially Macmillan and the Air Ambulance

Same here Shirl, we find people are really generous about giving to these two charities.  The first year we did it, one of the visitors had actually been rescued by the Air Ambulance and she gave us a lovely big donation.

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Im so glad that this is being held in Brum, otherwise i wouldnt have been able 2 make it.  Fingers crossed i will be there.  It will be good to see how other allotments are run.  See you all on Saturday :0))

Would have loved to be there but I'm not a confident driver and it's too far off my comfort zone
have a good day
marg

Quote from: Growing4twins on August 10, 2010, 20:38:20
Im so glad that this is being held in Brum, otherwise i wouldnt have been able 2 make it.  Fingers crossed i will be there.  It will be good to see how other allotments are run.  See you all on Saturday :0))

I'm really looking forward to meeting people and putting faces to names.  See you on Saturday!

Quote from: theothermarg on August 10, 2010, 21:34:29
Would have loved to be there but I'm not a confident driver and it's too far off my comfort zone
have a good day
marg

Thanks Marg.  :)
I can understand about the driving, I am just the same.  I feel so fortunate that it's at my allotments this time.

Sounds a super day, a bit far for me but I'll be with you in spirit. Hope you all have a super day.
If anyone is going to be taking photos I'll look forward to seeing them  ;D

Will you have some paper sacs please?   If so will they be rationed?

Sorry to hi-jack but Tomatoada I PM you last night. Hope you got it ;).

Quote from: tomatoada on August 11, 2010, 15:50:00
Will you have some paper sacs please?   If so will they be rationed?

Ohh, thank you for mentioning this, I'd forgotten all about it!  I will contact our lady who gets them for us.

Looking forward to coming.  Should we bring some water?   ;D ;D 

Quote from: Digeroo on August 11, 2010, 16:44:09
Looking forward to coming.  Should we bring some water?   ;D ;D 

;D

Just a butt full ;D

Hope you get a good turnout. and a nice day. Sadly we're off to Wales for a week tomorrow otherwise I would have loved to come.

Quote from: caroline7758 on August 11, 2010, 17:16:47
Hope you get a good turnout. and a nice day. Sadly we're off to Wales for a week tomorrow otherwise I would have loved to come.

Thank you Caroline,  :)

I intend to be there but late on as I'm judging a show in Swad first....  ::)

Quote from: saddad on August 12, 2010, 17:06:11
I intend to be there but late on as I'm judging a show in Swad first....  ::)

That's good - not that you'll be late but that you are coming!
Shall I save you some cake?  Carrot/orange, Gingerbread or Chocolate, all dairy-free.

Not chocolate... was never fond of it even when I could eat them...  :-X