Bamford & Norden October 2022

MOSs ROW ALlOTMENTS
Summer on Moss Row Allotments
In July we were looking forward to welcoming our first school
visit since 2019 when Year 5 children from Whittaker Moss
School were due to arrive to complete a questionnaire about
the Allotments. Everything was prepared and we were eagerly
looking forward to the result of the completed questionnaires
when Covid struck, and we had to cancel the visit. That is the
second year that we have had to cancel so fingers crossed next
year we will be able to go ahead!
In early August, the Allotments were judged as part of Norden in
Bloom. They are not looking their best this year because of the
structural improvements that we have concentrated on which
includes our new toilet facilities, the repaired path, the Moss
Row entrance hard standing and our new sign at the Shepherd
Street end. This was designed and painted by one of our
talented plot holders, Suzie Grimes, who also painted the sign
at the Moss Row end. We are hoping and keeping everything
crossed that these improvements would suffice in maintaining
our Level 5. We will learn the result in mid-October.
On Bank Holiday Sunday passers-by may have heard music
and a great deal of merriment on Moss Row. The Allotments
held their annual barbecue for the first time since 2019 and it
was an enormous success with family and friends invited. Many
of the new plot holders attended and this gave them the chance
to meet other tenants and form new friendships which they
may not always have the opportunity to do due to the fact that
tenants arrive at various times.
Going into Autumn there are many jobs which need to be
completed. We are hoping to obtain more funding so that the
donated flags can be brought into use in the Community area.
A vacant plot needs clearing after being used as a work area
whilst the path was re-flagged. The area at Shepherd Street
car park needs clearing and re-planting as it has become
overgrown. This is due to the bushes being cut back to improve
visibility on the site following the intruders accessing the site
in Spring. Hazel trees in the wildlife area need coppicing and a
rogue tree needs removing. The working parties are going to be
busy over the next few months!
Christine Mchugh
Moss Row Community Allotments
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