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December is one of the quietest months of the allotment calendar, and a good time to think about next year.  Nothing better on a rainy windy day than a cup of tea, the King’s seed catalogue (there are copies in the summer house), a notebook and pen and starting to plan for next year. There…

It is a sad fact, but theft of property from allotment sites and sheds is on the increase nationally. Thieves consider allotments as potentially ‘softer’ targets with a lower risk profile and higher potential gains. The rewards for thieves can be very profitable. Equipment and machinery stored in allotment sheds and outbuildings can, in many…