We in the gardening fraternity are generally a mild-mannered and easy-going lot. So it is rather refreshing to see a bit of social action by welly-wearing protestors.
Some of the residents of Witney, in Oxforshire, set up a temporary garden (consisting of pots and plants) outside the Town Hall, in Market Square, to raise awareness for their campaign for more allotments in the local area.
The protest was aimed at the council, which has £400,000 allocated to buy land for new allotments but has failed to purchase anywhere despite three years of searching. There is currently a two-year waiting list for an allotment.
Come on Witney Town Council - get with the Grow your Own programme!
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