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hello there everybody, I hope you can all help me, I'm 35 and am currently in my 2nd year of a photography degree course at the university of central Lancashire, I have been taking pictures of an allotment near to where I live since January (near moor park in Preston)and I am hoping to produce a book of images and some local recipes, as an assignment essay I am looking into the benefits of allotment holding, not just the fresh veg etc but more the benefits that other people may not think of such as mental health, exercise, social side for example and would love to hear your thoughts on the subject, do you think allotment holding is getting more popular,why are their existence in towns important, did you acquire your plot after a lengthy wait on a waiting list, did you acquire your plot quite quickly without a wait, has your plot been handed down to you, do you share your plot with family or friend or do you prefer to work alone, any thoughts, stories, advice would be very much appreciated and if you have any recipes you are willing to share then I would also be delighted to receive them, thanks for your time - Sarah

G'Day Sarah,

I'm probably a bit far away to be of any assistance, but welcome to the site anyway! I'm sure you find the locals willing and able to help.

Nev

on the contary wombat, i'd love to hear your thoughts on allotment holding

Hello there,

Pm away if you have some questions, I have just had to give up my allotment as I am moving to a different town. Might have to go on a waiting list but we have a small garden in the new place Can't wait.