Karin & Debbie
Gospel Lane Allotments, Acocks Green
Karen and Debbie share their passion for reinvigorating the Gospel Lane allotment site. They enthuse about the exciting programme of events for plot holders and the local community.
Dorothy, Ronaldo and George
Uplands Allotments, Handsworth
George details his daily routine on the allotment site: arriving at 6am, checking the store and toilets, litter-picking and switching the water on or off.
Hester
Northleigh Road Allotments, Ward End
Hester expounds her varied role as the secretary of Ward End Gardeners Association, overseeing five allotment sites.
Josie
Lower Tinker’s Farm Allotments, Northfield
Josie describes the rules and regulations on allotments in the past, enforced by the ‘strong minded little men’ from the city council.
Dorothy, Ronaldo and George
Uplands Allotments, Handsworth
The Uplands committee describe their site: 38 acres with 400+ plots. The River Tame runs through it but, unfortunately, it’s very polluted.
Karin & Debbie
Gospel Lane Allotments, Acocks Green
Karen and Debbie acknowledge the vandalism on the Gospel Lane site, but agree that the allotment community help each other in the face of adversity.