The annual Springfield Allotment show was on in full force today, proving that fresh, locally grown food is all the rage. I spoke briefly to Allotment Secretary Keith Baxter (Famous Potatoes & co-founder of the Leigh Folk Festival) about the show and how this years chosen charity's (Fair Havens, Air Ambulance & MacMillan's Cancer) will benefit totally from the profits of the various fundraising activities, including an auction of fresh and homemade produce. In addition to the Allotment charity event Springfield Drive Allotments also runs a monthly "Plot to Pot" donation scheme for HARP- with surplus allotment produce/ food is offered to the homeless centre. Long live the Springfield Allotments! ...which has been there for a long long time - even Keith wasn't completely sure how long. If you want to put your name down on the long long waiting list for a plot, or maybe offer your services to any plot holders who are having trouble keeping their plots maintained (I spoke to one) then feel free to contact Keith and visit the site for more info:
01702 341889; keithbaxter@fastmail.fm
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