Earlier in the week, along with the other Trustees of the Braithwaite Trust, I went on the annual inspection of the allotments in Great Waldingfield.
The weather was fantastic, and as we entered the Folly Road allotments the scent of ripe strawberries on the still summer air was almost overpowering.
Most of the plots looked fantastic; well ordered and flourishing. In comparison with last year a lot more vegetables are being grown, which is perhaps a sign of the times. Another indication of the current economic environment is that there are actually no vacant plots in the village, the last three having been taken recently.
I understand that pigeons have been a particular problem this year, and as a result we saw a good number of scarecrows that demonstrated the creativity of their owners. One of the more colourful is shown above. Also shown are some raspberries (delicious!) and some fine onion sets drying in the sunshine.
I am happy to report that the finances of the trust are in good shape and that, in accordance with tradition, funds are to be made available this year to service the church clock if necessary .
