A good start this afternoon on the allotment plot, just a general tidy up and removal of unwanted trees shrubs and other plants.
Pathways have been made by former tenants out of old carpet tiles, bit of plastic and felt, this all needs to be removed because I want to create different paths that don't intrude into growing areas.

Although the soil is clay based, I was pleasantly surprised at the overall quality, some areas are quite light and friable. There doesn't appear to be a huge perennial weed problem, theres a small amount of patchy ground elder but no sign of the dreaded couch grass!

It looks as though I'm going to have to sink some wire into the ground along the boundary fence as a deterrent to Rabbits.

The shed needs some attention, a coat of wood preservative is required and some levelling is needed, but nothing too difficult.

I met several plot holders this afternoon, all were nice and helpful, with some good advice on what does well on the allotments and what doesn't.