Firstly, sadly, we have had a report of a number of instances of vandalism on parts of the Hagg Lane Allotment site. Obviously this is very upsetting for anyone affected, and we are sorry that there is nothing that we can do to help. If you do find that you have been a victim of any sort of criminal activity, we would always encourage you to report it to the police. We accept that there is probably little that can be done after the event, but it is important to make sure that crime statistics reflect what is happening.
Secondly, we have been told by the police that a number of “power tools” have been unexpectedly recovered from Hagg House Allotments, suggesting to the police that they were to be retrieved by criminals at a later date. As no one from Hagg House has laid claim to any of them, we would urge any allotment holder who might leave such tools on their plot to check that they are still there! Or, indeed, if you keep tools of this nature in a shed or outhouse at home. Again, if they have disappeared, you should inform the police.
Thirdly, bonfires. It is not illegal to have a bonfire, but the Allotment’s Office, along side many other local authorities, are asking us not to. Looking over the Rivelin Valley, it is noticeable how far smoke spreads across the city from bonfires on our site, and, indeed, across Sheffield. We are asked to be considerate to the many people who are having to stay at home, some of whom will have respiratory problems or coronavirus symptoms. As a bit of a hint, the South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue website has a page entitled
I pledge not to have a garden fire during the on-going pandemic…
The weather is great at the moment! The soil is warming and weeds are bursting forth. We hope that you are well, and continue to be able to enjoy gardening. Keep in touch if it helps!
Our very best wishes
Debbie and Eric
Thursday, 9 April 2020
Break ins on Hagg House and Hagg Lane Site
E-mail from our friends on Hagg House Allotment Site:-
"BREAK INS
Our site and Hagg Lane had break-ins Tuesday night, (Tuesday 8th April 2020 - full moon) and a lot of damage was done to sheds fences and gates. Please try not to store anything of value on your site, it is worth noting that shed that were not locked were not damaged. Some power tools/ property was stolen and dumped in one plot holders shed who raised the alarm.
If you own a site tripod light and its missing please let us know, I also have had a rubber mallet with a white head dumped on my site, it was used to smash the door on my shed.
The police have taken some of the property and have passed on to csi, they have also told us to call 999 if anyone sees two men in high vis jackets with a white transit van reg NJ54HWY on site. They have been spotted coming on to plots.
Please be vigilant and report anything suspicious there is a crime number so it can be linked 14/59787/20."
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