I am so envious of folks who have just had their allotment...I have had my name down on 3 different lists in Swansea for nearly 2 years now and my name hasnt moved at all, even though I phone the various plot secretaries to politely ask how's it going....its very slow progress, well there is none-and its very frustrating ! My husband wont let me dig up some of the lawn, so I revert to growing in pots.I have thought, as suggested by other grapevine members, to advertise and ask if any elderly folk would be willing to 'lend' me apiece of their neglected garden...in return for veg and of course some gardening being done.. Has anyone done this? and does it really work ?