There aren't many left - you will have to act now!

The ALLOTMENT COOKBOOK compiled and written by Gordon Chester & Sheila Douglas published by NAWG to promote Allotment Gardening in Newcastle Almost 100 recipes inspired and written by allotment gardeners, using allotment produce - soups,salads,hot veg, hot puddings, cold deserts, dips,sauces, chutneys,jams and wines. Get your copy now for only £4 plus 60p. p&p from Abigail Macdonald, 2 Woodthorne Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 3PB  (Cheques/P/O's made out to Newcastle Allotment's Working Group)

Whinneyfield Road allotments in Walker, Newcastle, tell us they are offering three gardening machines for sale to any site or individual who is interested. They are as follows:

MTD CS465A Petrol driven shredder - £350 ono.

Mantis Tiller and 3ft hedge trimmer, new and unused - £400 ono.

Honda Rotavator F610 - £300 ono.

Anyone interested should contact Malcolm Wilcox, the Whinneyfield Road allotments secretary, on 2639545, or Jimmy Hall on 07813965728. We believe there may possibly be some room for negotiation over prices

I've also received some information about solar powered lighting for sheds etc. If anyone is interested Adrian Williams from Solar Technology International is prepared to knock 20% off for allotment gardeners. If you are interested contact Adrian on 01242 210100. 

You can download a .pdf file with more information by clicking here.

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