Two keen Ruddington allotment holders are celebrating being awarded both a trophy and year of ‘free’ gardening after scooping first prize in a friendly, annual contest.
Sue Hallam and her partner Peter (pictured above) have won ‘The Best Allotment on Hareham Gardens’ for 2022 from the James Peacock Bread Charity. It not only owns all the allotments bordered by Asher Lane and Musters Road, but also regularly makes donations of money and produce to Ruddington residents in need. The horticultural couple follow in the footsteps of last year’s winner Susie Moore of ‘Little Pink Shed’ fame.
The independent judges commented: “Our first place allotment ticked every box for us. It showed what can be achieved in a short time by putting the work in. It also highlights that a small plot can provide all the fresh food to feed a family. We did not feel there would be much waste from this allotment. The overall impression was one of a labour of love.”
Sue and Peter received their accolade for Plot 4C, and win the next year at their plot rent free as well as something to display proudly on their shelf for the next twelve months
The charity’s Secretary, Peter Johnson-Marshall, adds: “There were four other winners, three of whom have only had their plots for one year. Joint second place were plots 57A and 59. Highly commended for the obvious amount of time and effort they have put in over the past year were plots 7 and 24A”
If you are a Ruddington resident and would like to join the waiting list for your own plot at Hareham Gardens, you’re asked to email Sarah at harehamgardensallotments@gmail.com.
