Eversheds Give & Gain Day

Friday
17/05/13

Volunteers - Leon, Ben, Huw & James

We have been very busy up at the allotment the last few weeks with organising planting, weeding, and most importantly watering. – it is true what they say that a couple of good weeks of weather make all the difference

So sorry for neglecting this blog..........

So this week we must say a huge thank you to Eversheds the solicitors firm. They have very kindly made a substantial donation from their charity pot, which has gone a very long way in helping us buy much needed equipment for the project.
....not only that, but they also sent four strapping lads down for a day of hard labour through their 'give and gain' scheme.

Heres Katie and the boys from Eversheds Cardiff......

With the money Eversheds donated we were able to purchase a number of items on our 'bucket' list.
A lantern for when when the dark nights draw in, gardening gloves, rake, trowels, a table for seeding and planting in the poly tunnel as well as a water butt and thermometer (it got to 44 degrees in the poly tunnel  this weekend!)

The volunteers were fantastic and extremely productive. They were valuable help and worked efficiently in a team - something they must of learned from working at Eversheds.....

They helped to collect stinging nettles to make a liquid fertilizer. Ben got stuck right in there.....and stung several times too. Thats dedication to the cause Ben!

other jobs they did included painstakingly weeding the potatoes, planting out the runner beans and netting them to protect them from the pesky birds............

The team work I witnessed whilst the guys were building the bamboo teepee's reminded me of those school projects where you had to build the tallest structure out of straws and make it hold a certain weight! There were some very scientific suggestions of the most efficient bamboo teepee structure design, loving your work boys.........

they also proved to be a very dab hand at DIY and built us a few raised beds.

The boys told us they enjoyed their day, and we certainly enjoyed having them join us on the plot. Thank You all so much. You are more than welcome any time boys..........

........................Please come back!!!!