Another keen, Ruddington allotment holder is celebrating being awarded both a trophy and year of ‘free’ gardening after scooping first prize in a friendly, annual contest.
This time Julia Adams (pictured above with judges, John Hawson and Ange Goodman) has won ‘The Best Allotment on Hareham Gardens’ for 2023 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. Julia follows in the footsteps of last year’s winners Sue Hallam and her partner Peter.
The independent judges commented: “It was a difficult task to decide the winner – and there are so many well-kept allotments on the site that even choosing a shortlist was a challenge! We were also pleased to see that so many of the new tenants have made an excellent start to their time at the allotments.”
Julia received her accolade for Plot 59, and wins the next year at her plot rent-free as well as something to display proudly on her shelf for the next twelve months
The charity’s Secretary, Peter Johnson-Marshall, adds: “In second place were Nikki and Simon Watson on Plot 6 and in third place Susan and Rob Macshane on Plot 9. Also commended were Steve Briggs on Plot 18, Kate Barnes on 21B, Holly Henry on 24B, Anna Binch 47B, Susie Moore on 50B and, Adrienne Oates on Plot 60. Congratulations to all!”
If you’re a Ruddington resident, old or new, and would like to join the waiting list for your own plot at Hareham Gardens, you’re asked to email harehamgardensallotments@gmail.com.
