[Enfield Glen]

Some Good News!

Mr Gove has just said on the BBC that its perfectly fine to go to our allotments as long as we keep our distance from other people.

[Longshanks]

Beat me to it, but this cough won't let me....

[John]

Some Good News!

Mr Gove has just said on the BBC that its perfectly fine to go to our allotments as long as we keep our distance from other people.

What time was that? - trying to find it on Iplayer

[Enfield Glen]

@7:45

[John]

@7:45

Sorry, I assumed it was radio 4 - but it wasn't. What channel?

[bayleaf]

Looks like it was on Good Morning Britain so ITV1 according to the BBC rolling report on Covid 19

[mumofstig]

It's here John  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKaFUJwlSKc

[WeavingGryphon]

It's here John  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKaFUJwlSKc

Thank you so much for posting that.

[John]

Thank You!!! 

[andyww2013]

Thanks for posting that.  I was planning to stay away from mine in order to respect the rules, even though I personally thought it was pretty low risk. But now it’s classed as an exercise it will be a sanctuary for me during these times

Stay safe everyone.

[Ema]

Greatly concerned that the seeds I ordered on Thursday won’t be arriving it will ruin my veg garden teach me for being such a lastmin.com

[al78]

Some Good News!

Mr Gove has just said on the BBC that its perfectly fine to go to our allotments as long as we keep our distance from other people.

What time was that? - trying to find it on Iplayer

Also states that here:

https://uk.yahoo.com/news/uk-lockdown-gove-tries-clarify-092825874.html

"On different types of exercise, he said people would be allowed to run, walk or go to an allotment, but not to do more social activities, such as playing golf."

[Ivor Backache]

Regarding comment made by Mr. Gove, I felt that it was a personal one. He has had to chance his stance on children with divorced/separated children.
John: I would imagine that you have contacts with the National Allotment Society, and possibly others who have contacts with Government Departments. Is it please possible that you can obtain a clear policy statement on working on allotments?

[juvenal]

Some Good News!

Mr Gove has just said on the BBC that its perfectly fine to go to our allotments as long as we keep our distance from other people.

Excellent news. Thanks for posting link.

[mumofstig]

John: I would imagine that you have contacts with the National Allotment Society, and possibly others who have contacts with Government Departments. Is it please possible that you can obtain a clear policy statement on working on allotments?

Today the NSALG posted this

Following the instructions around movement and gatherings from the Prime Minister on 23 March 2020, we are consulting with central government but as we understand the situation at the moment it is still permitted to visit your plot, ideally on your own to take daily exercise. It is vitally important that you follow all the advice about social distancing and hygiene in the points below and not gather together on site.

I know many Associations have taken decisions to cancel plot inspections, seed swaps, association trips and annual judging; scheduled Committee meetings and AGM’s should also be postponed.  It is important that any plot-holders over 70 years and those with underlying health issues follow the guidance and information issued by the government. ……
 Any plot-holder who is self isolating because a household member is ill with corona-virus should not be visiting the site.
Members should take the following precautionary measures :
•Keep hand sanitiser in your shed and wash your hands regularly
•Use hand sanitiser before opening and closing any gate locks
•Observe “Social Distancing” with each other 2-3 metres
•Do not share tools
•Minimise the contact with each other for example no handshakes
•Do not wash your hands in water troughs
•We recommend that all communal facilities are closed

There is more so here's the link for you to keep an eye on
https://www.nsalg.org.uk/news/covid19-information/