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In this eightieth year since VE, a look at some wartime posters
Some selected posts
The full archive of posts can be found on the Articles Page.
(Updates may be added as appropriate)
Update on criminality affecting PPA site
Further structure fire on PPA
January 2026 Newsletter
Annual poly tunnel bed draw
Security camera trials
Reporting channels for victims of wrongdoing
Ongoing shop clearance sale
Organic gardening – not what some people think
This is what happens
A mystery explained?
Keeping on top of weeds; bay trees
Let’s number all those plots
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Yes it truly is, Jon. However, for the reasons given in the update I don’t think that this was intended…
Happy to offer my time as a resource into this…..
This is really awful. The lovely family that spend so much happy time on their plot must be devastated.
Commiserations, Adrian. Our Site Rep had a conversation today with our local Community Officer, who said that they will contact…
– Useful links –
Growseed
A seed company based in South Wales that offers a 10% reduction and free delivery to allotment holders at PPA. Simply add “PONTCANNA” as your discount code.
The National Allotment Society
The leading national organisation upholding the interests and rights of the allotment community across the UK. Their response to the – widely-criticised – summer 2025 Daily Telegraph article is available here.
FoodCycle, Riverside
If anyone has any surplus produce, then this charity would be very grateful for it. They would also welcome any volunteer help. They have a branch from 27 03 23 in Ely too. Member Susan Waring says “If anyone has any produce to offer for the free meal that we cook each Wednesday evening, then please message me [by email here] or leave in the greenhouse on plot 60.”
Orchard Cardiff
The charity Orchard Cardiff will harvest surplus fruit. Contact Terry on apples@orchardcardiff.co.uk to arrange to meet them.
Advice on use of wood chip with No Dig Method
An article by No Till Growers.
Does use of wood chip release greenhouse gases?
Why do so many organic farms fail?
An article explaining why they fail, and what might be tried to avert this.
Wildlife protection – cats
Wildlife protection – dangers of flea treatments
There’s a page picture of another good article here. (With acknowledgements to Private Eye)
How do developers acquire and free up allotments for building?
This law firm specialise in the legal routes, through which allotments can be developed.
Many thanks Kevin.