I'm on the waiting list

[Rooster]

I've just put my name down for an allotment but they tell me the waiting list is 18 months. Still quite an exciting move for me.

[Flummery]

If you don't get on the list you'll be waiting forever though! Well done - the first step taken!

[Seahorse]

Very exciting!

If you don't mind clearing a rough plot, have a look round the site and see if there's anything looking a bit grim! If you offer to clear it yourself, you might be able to both jump the queue *and* get some free rental time (worked for me!).

[moggssue]

A good first step I was on a waiting list for 2 years, worth it in the end now I have my lottie at last - good luck to you and hope your wait is shorter

[Paul Wagland]

In my experience some councils overstate the waiting time so they get rid of 'part timers' and retain the really keen gardeners - fingers crossed!

[bluemoon]

We have noticed that people are putting their names down for two or three different sites and when they reach the top of our list they have already accepted another one elsewhere, so this means that in effect the lists are actually two to three times shorter than they seem. I'd use the waiting time to start collecting all that you'll need, that way you'll be raring to go. We really hit the ground running when we took on our first one, we didn't even have a plant-pot, that first year was just spend, spend spend - and it's not as if we were even getting any free veg at that point. So waiting lists can be advantageous if you think of it like that.

[gardenplot]

I have had my name down for an allotment now for 3 yrs was told most waiting list are around 5 yrs or more.

My friend told me their were loads of empty plot where she is most are run down and been empty for the past few years not many people wanted to take them on. I rang up on Monday to enquire about putting my name down on their list and by Thursday 4pm I was offered 2 plots.
I could not believe my luck after all this time, yes loads still empty & very neglected with over grown brambles & weeds was really hard to get in to see some of them.

Keep in their Rooster something will come up soon, Just keep looking round. good luck

[Rooster]

In my experience some councils overstate the waiting time so they get rid of 'part timers' and retain the really keen gardeners - fingers crossed!

I do hope you're right Paul

[Peter]

I have nine people waiting for a plot on my site.
The site was originally 25 ten rod plots, but has got down to 2.5 rod plots nowadays.
For those nine I have one five rod plot just given up and no forseeable vacancies, so at best thats down to seven for a day or three.
In parts of London I believe you need to put your childrens name down at birth so they can get one when they retire.

[Rooster]

I keep hearing 10 rods, 20 rods etc. What is a "ROD"

[Peter]

I did post something which was stickied, but has been unstuck, search for Rod Pole and Perch.

It is an archaeic (pre-) imperial measure, 5 &1/2 x 5 &1/2 yards = 30 &1/2 square yards, or converted to metric about 25 sq metres.

See http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...erch_4438.html

[clare3411]

Hi

Hi there

I am in South West Leicestershire and a number are about to be released near Hinckley - if you are in this area let me know and I will pass on the details. I was told by the the local council the list was 2 - 3 years. These are private and therefore not well advertised.

If anyone is looking for one around this area let me know, I fell upon these by chance as they had been neglected for many decades and are only just being re-let. Think there are about 15 on the new site ext to the 20 or so on the site I am with.

[Norm]

Option 2 - move up to the North East. There are areas here where they can't GIVE plots away. The land is superb (mostly) but you have to learn the local language. Oh, and the natives are really friendly! Nah wora mean like?