"P Bentley" wrote

We are needing a long stretch of fencing around our allotment. But we
really need to keep the cost down as much as possible.

It does not have to look pretty, but must be *difficult* to climb, as we
have had a number of thefts on the allotment. We are not allowed to use any
barbed-wire.

Any suggestions as to what good inexpensive fencing is available with the
above requirements, we would be grateful for. Thanks.


I've been an allotment rep for many years and attended many meetings where
sites reported criminal damage and thefts. Some had very expensive metal
fencing, impossible to climb, the thieves just cut a big hole through it and
it cost a fortune to replace, twice!
The only way to stop thefts is to ensure nothing of value is ever kept on
the site, all sheds must be kept unlocked. Indeed the best way is to remove
all sheds, no sheds no temptation. If plot holders use the shed as a toilet
then it would be cheaper to build a proper composting toilet on site than
erect a strong fence, more temptation.
A small trailer for the car is no more than the cost of a shed to buy and
allows you to collect manure etc too, as well as carting your tools back and
forth. If you live close to the site then use a wheelbarrow to cart your
tools. You could, like me, invest in an old Defender as a moving allotment
shed.
When I moved to our present site there was only one plot with a tiny shed
and there was never any thefts or damage until the sudden influx of new
gardeners, all of which immediately put a shed up. Result, we have been
subject to at least annual thefts and damage ever since.
--
Regards. Bob Hobden.
Posted to this Newsgroup from the W of London, UK