Allotments

Things I didn't know about allotments:

• If we set one up and we want to move people on because it will become a burial ground, we have to find them somewhere else. This dates back to legislation in  the 1920s designed to provide protection to those who suffered under enclosures in the 19th century - "the deserving poor".
• Think about water supply - A horse trough with ball valve is the best way of stopping hose pipe maniacs.
• A pole (aka a rod or perch) is 300 sq ft. 
• Allotments tend to be either five poles or 10 poles.
• Subletting or joint tenancy is not good practice.
• No cockerells, goats etc thank you. Chickens will attract foxes and their food if left lying around will bring in rats.
• All dogs on leads.
• You can mono-culture - e.g just vines. 
• The Flitwick allotment shop is behind the leisure centre in Flitwick. 

Dave Empson who did the presentation at the Parish Council last night on behalf of the Flitwick Allotment Association was brilliant - very knowledgeable, good humoured and to the point.