Weaste not afraid of no wasps
A swarm of wasps spotted on the side of netting at a plot sent shivers down many spines. However here at Weaste we have Community Hives of honey bees tended …
Nobody here but us chickens
“Ain’t nobody here but us chickens” was a 1946 Louis Jordan song we thought may be sung as Covid-19 appeared in March and then lock-downs were announced. Would we be …
About face – masks and sunflowers
Face mask donations appear courtesy of a plot holder in the Community Hut. We are all getting used to wearing masks whenever we shop or are in a communal area. …
Beauty and the beast of annual inspection
Spring blossom and an egg-box full of rusty nails definitely the beauty and the beast of a walk around the allotment site in April. Let’s start with the beauty. Early …
Allotments are exercise all right Gove!
Allowable exercise – for anyone having any doubt – having an allotment is an aerobic work-out. The Prime Minister announced to the nation on Monday 23 March 2020 that everyone …
Scout bee waggle dancing in Weaste
Scout bees are part of the colony that has over-wintered. They lay low until the warmer weather arrives. This little fellow was spotted by a plot holder. It may just …
Wooden pallets are highly sought after by plot holders
The arrival of wooden pallets at the allotment shop with chicken feed or compost always causes a stir. If they are not taken back to the supplier then they are …
Flying the flag. Proud to provide safe space.
Plot holders have noticed that some plots are flying flags and just lately more rainbow flags. A poster has appeared on the private Facebook Group and on the noticeboard around …