With the current restrictions on the gathering of groups and with individuals isolating for their own safety there is no hunger to cut the grass outside our HQ Cabin.

We shall therefore only be cutting a path around a central grass/wildflower area to allow car access in and out.

This central area of grass will be allowed to grow until such time as we resume large events/meetings again. Hopefully some wild flowers will grow for the local pollinators to enjoy!

Within this "temporary reserve" there will also be a new permanent pond that Harrow in LEAF started to create in 2019 as part of our "Caring for Wildlife" initiative.

With garden centres open again with social distancing in place, it has been possible to purchase and install some oxygenating plants.
The beekeepers have also included a floating deck for their bees to relax on and take the waters.

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For all allotmenteers and Open Space visitors

Click on the poster to download an A4 version to print for your allotment or to put in your windows at home...==>

March 24th 2020 - Michael Gove confirms allotments are a place of isolation and exercise

The following information is taken from The National Allotment Society website:

"Following the instructions around movement and gatherings from the Prime Minister on 23 March 2020, we are consulting with central government but as we understand the situation at the moment it is still permitted to visit your plot, ideally on your own to take daily exercise. It is vitally important that you follow all the advice about social distancing and hygiene in the points below and not gather together on site.

Any plot-holder who is self isolating because a household member is ill with corona-virus should not be visiting the site."

Please Click Here to read the full National Allotment Society article and advice including info for Societies/Site Reps with regard to signage at sites.

Also Advice for Beekeepers around Harrow

This decision is made in line with Harrow Council's guidelines "Following the latest advise from Government on Coronavirus, we have taken the decision to postpone all organised meetings, processions and events at our parks and public areas."

We are informed that Hatch End Horticultural Society have cancelled their April and May talks and Hardy Plants Middlesex Group have had to cancel their Passionate About Plants event.

We suspect that other groups are doing likewise so it is best to check directly with them via their own websites.

Our Big Plant Sale will return in May 2021.......