A plotholder for nine years, Gareth is responsible for ground maintenance, and in particular the co-ordination of our volunteer mowers who look after the paths between the plots and other communal areas. Always happy to welcome new mowers to his team, Gareth has been instrumental in the shift from petrol to the latest battery operated mowers, which are far better from an operational and environmental perspective.

“Being an outdoor person, having an allotment after I had retired seemed like a natural move for me, despite not having any experience of growing crops. I have learned a lot over the years from other members, but also from my own mistakes!”