Yesterday, I had a phone call to say that an allotment plot had become available. I got all excited as I want to lower our fresh grocery bill by growing my own.
This morning, I met the parish councillor who took me around the allotments and the plot itself. Great stuff.
I went out on a bike ride and had a missed call and voicemail from said councillor which I thought I’d check when I got home.
Once home, I start unloading the car when the councillor turns up at the house. ‘Sorry, we made a mistake, the plot wasn’t free, the current tenant has paid his rent. But, your first in line on the waiting list.’
Bugger.
It could be another year before one becomes available. My disappointment is palpable. We have a tiny paved garden so now looking at growing vegetables in pots for the time being.
