A beautiful sunny morning weeding and clearing to maintaining the allotments at Northcliffe.

There were some. apples and pears and blackberries too and we couldn't resist but to take some!

Today at Surplus To Purpose it was extremely busy. New delivery came in with frozen foods. Helped move the boxes inside to be counted and then priced up.

I began loading the freezer with large amount of frozen goodies.

And before I knew it the customers were already waiting to pick their bargains.

Much needed help. I made sure I didn't miss out 🤭

Asimah and I worked hard on clearing paths at Northcliffe before a visit on Tuesday by the Yorkshire in Bloom judges.

We achieved a lot at Northcliffe this week, doing lots of lopping to cut back the overhanging growth which had suddenly proliferated and started overhanging pathways through the gardens. The Shipley in Bloom judges are coming next week so this was important work!

I stayed after the session and joined in the plant swap the allotment holders had organised - I got some fantastic new additions for my garden and houseplants collection. And Asimah and I both enjoyed some fabulous chocolate flapjack baked by a fellow volunteer. We both left feeling really positive and excited to carry on the work next month!

A recent expansion of Surplus To Purpose (SToP) to Stourton meant some of the quality checks and excessive waste was dealt by that side of the team making my time here a little easier ;)

Nevertheless, a new clean apron on, sleeves up and then sorted through the good and bad shallots, carrots, potatoes and breads. Did some carrying and cleaning. And met some wonderful people along the way. Great experience.

We had a fabulous morning clearing a path and pulling up invasive Golden Archangel at the Northcliffe Community Orchard today. It's a very beautiful and secluded gem of a spot hidden away in the communal area of Northcliffe allotments.

We're back on Saturday 6th June to make more progress on this lovely space.