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As mentioned in my last blog the weather continues to snow across the U.K.  I decided to walk through the allotments again today to take some more photographs. I saw Tim up there in his 4×4 truck, he is our man that delivers horse manure free of charge to our site,( bless him) for coming up in these rough weather conditions. I then got talking to my friend Mick Cooper who was also taking pictures in the snow (Great minds think a like) below is a selection of my photos and Micks pictures.

Blog        Mark Burton

Pictures   Mark Burton/Mick Cooper

I was on the Allotments this morning snow had fallen over night, and it was continuing to snow while I was up there, & it felt bitterly cold. When I left to come home the sun was shining & most of the snow had cleared up. I don’t think its the end of the cold spell & also more snow is forecast to come. Just when we thought Spring was nearly upon us. Please see the picture’s below thought I would take my camera with me & take some scenic photographs of our site.

Wrap up warm & stay safe while this arctic blast passes.

Blog & Photos – Mark Burton

 

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Please click/double click on the link above to access our January Newsletter –

Steve Johnston Editor/Content       Mark Burton – Content

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Just to let plot members know if you have any hardcore rubble,stones,bricks etc that you don’t want on your allotment,we have what was once a quarter plot at the bottom gate (Old Lane access) in the left corner as you gain entry.

In time we are hoping to create a car park there for plot members who are situated at the bottom of the site

You can take HARDCORE ONLY to this part of the site if your not sure where ask  Mark Burton (plot 14) or Mick Hogan (plot 30)

 

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First signs of growth this year (Apple bud) photographed by our Mick Cooper on Old Lane Allotments.Thanks once again Mick

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A big thank you to our Mick cooper who came up in the snow on the 29th December 2017 to take these really great photos on Old Lane Allotments.

 

Mark Burton / Mick Cooper

 

Happy Christmas to all our plot members and a prosperous new year to everyone.

From all the committee officials. Let’s all look forward to next year’s growing season !!

Hi to all our plot members,

It’s been an indifferent day weather wise today snow stopping then starting.Went up to the allotment this morning,ground solid & sheets of ice covering the water barrels & yes really cold !! Winter veg growing & covered with fleece to take the edge off this really cold snap.

Most plots now are either winter dug or covered gearing up for spring next year.

See you all soon & stay safe.

Mark Burton

 

Please double click the link below to access our November 2017 site newsletter.Once again thanks to Steve Johnston our newsletter editor.

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We had our own bonfire on Friday 3rd November,burning all the timbers on our site that couldn’t be used. !!

4 great photo’s taken by Mark Burton & uploaded to our website !!