No beating about the bush, this email heralds the arrival of the potatoes, onions, shallots and stuff. To celebrate this momentous date in the calendar, we will be throwing open the doors of the hut at the usual time on Sunday for the collection of pre-orders, and for those last-minute impulse purchases. Yet again, we have reduced our quantities, so we would encourage you not to delay visiting if you missed the order form - or were completely baffled by it... We are aware that there were some issues, but such are the hazards of a owning a grumpy, uncooperative, out-dated computer.
The hut dwellers have enjoyed the winter Sunday mornings, huddled around the wood-burner, but we are now girding our loins for what will surely be a sunny and fruitful 2024 season. I mean, can the weather get any more interesting? The wet weather has certainly put a damper on any optimistically planned autumnal clear-ups, but I guess that the weeds will be raring to go and the slugs will be revving up their engines as soon as a ray of sunshine penetrates the gloom. Yay!
We will continue to operate on Sunday mornings throughout the season, and we are currently well stocked with most items, including varieties of compost and growbags, seeds, netting, canes etc. Normal trading hours are 10 - 12, although we may be open a little later during busy periods. At the moment we do not have plans to open on Saturdays, but will happily discuss volunteer openings if you are up for it, Saturdays or Sundays.
So! Come on down to collect your orders, or swoop in on the remaining stocks! We will be pleased to see you, although maybe I was a bit rash in claiming that we will be throwing open the doors. In these chilly, draughty times I suspect that we will continue to (loudly) encourage members to close the door behind them! Also, if you wish to purchase seeds via the Kings Seeds Scheme you have until the end of January to panic buy. Let me know quickly if you are hoping to order and claim your 50% discount.
Happy New Year to one and all!
