Renewal of pedestrian gate

We are still waiting for work to start of the renewal of one of our pedestrian gates. This was due to be completed this month. The supplier tells me that the new gate still hasn't been delivered from the manufacturer as there is a shortage of steel due to most being shipped to China! (Seems to be going to the Olympic effort). Let's hope the gate will arrive soon!
If you haven't already received notice of the new arrangements for the entrance gate. (Information was emailed to everyone with email access yesterday and leaflets will be given to everyone else by the weekend).
In the interest of safety and security to all plot holders and their property the new gates must be locked at all times - even when the visit is just intended to be a short one. Usually we stay longer than intended don't we? To keep our site secure we really do need everyone's co-operation. If you see that the gate has been left open then please don't be afraid to go and lock it.

Communal Plot Development

Work progresses steadily on the communal plot. Second-hand scaffolding boards have been ordered for the construction of the storage bays and we had some wood chippings delivered with which to cover the weed suppressant. Thanks to Martyn for spreading it before it all disappeared onto other plots! If anyone needs any for paths help yourself to the pile not the stuff that is spread out. If anyone orders any more chippings please wait until the pile there is used up and then ask for it to be unloaded on the membrane covered area in the centre of the plot.
Weeds are beginning to sprout on the area which we had to leave uncovered due to lack of membrane so please search any nooks and crannies and if you do find any surplus to your requirements if you could pop it on this plot that would be great.

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Other Allotment Sites in Wakefield

I thought it may be interesting to have some photos of other allotment sites in Wakefield and so have added a page on the web site for this purpose. Click here
We won't manage all of them as the Live Search Map unfortunately doesn't have birdseye views of all areas of Wakefield.
I have started this off with some birdseye views of some that I know of. If you garden on an allotment site in Wakefield post a comment or email me to tell me where it is including the street name and if possible send a photograph that you think sums up your site. I'll then add your site to our collection if I can find a bird'seye view. Pat and Joe visited the allotment site in Agbrigg on Sugar Lane last Sunday and took this photograph. I am sure it looks much better on a nice day so if you garden on this site send us another photograph of your site at it's best!