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Old 06-09-2011, 05:05 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Bob Hobden Bob Hobden is offline
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Vicky wrote in...

Janet wrote:
Allotments are an expensive hobby. They have stupid rents, I feel sure
most people must lose money not save money.


Glasgow Council allotment rents are ?32 per year, concession ?26.. one I
pass comes with smart new fences, sheds and greenhouses provided by the
council. 50 p a week must be the bargain of the century!


I agree, the retn on an allotment is peanuts compared to the other costs
involved (especially if you factor in time at a minimum wage!)


Our rents are about £10 per rod so £100 pa for a normal plot, concessions
are 50%.
No toilets, grass roads are cut by two plot holders, water tanks are
provided.
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Regards. Bob Hobden.
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