Bamford & Norden October 2019

Our next visitors were
a liTtle more daunting
as it was the Judges
from the RHS
They were judging the Allotments in the “It’s
your Neighbourhood Category” and as part of
the route for Rochdale in Bloom. Several of the
Tenants were there working, ready to talk to the
judges even though it was only 9 am.
The Allotment representatives who accompanied
the judges around the site felt that they liked
what they saw and heard, so there is hope and
we are keeping our fingers crossed that that a
level 5 will be achieved again this year, after last
year’s disappointing level 4.
Next it was the eagerly
anticipated Open Day
This was far more successful than last year.
There weren’t a great many visitors but enough
to make sure that there were not many cakes left.
Again, two plot holder bakers did the day proud.
The cakes were delicious. Plot holders were
kept busy showing people around and telling the
history of the site. The date did not clash with the
Feel Good Festival and the weather was sunny
and fine in comparison to the previous Saturday.
All three events were productive and
enjoyable, and thanks should be given to
the Plot Holders whose enthusiasm and
help, made this possible. This is by both
participating in the events and by making
sure that the Allotments are maintained
and look good for Visitors. We were also
lucky that the good weather was there for
all three events.
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