National Allotments Week starts on August 9 and we are marking the occasion by reflecting on great memories from plots throughout South Tyneside.
From Holder House to Forber Avenue and the Oasis to Boldon allotments, we have archive scenes from them all.
National Allotments Week celebrates people with a shared love of healthy fresh fruit and vegetables, and who also love physical exercise and social interaction.
It’s been all that and more in South Tyneside over the years. We have reminders of a Saturday club for children, a new extension at Holder House, a jubilee party at All Saints and a winter wonderland event at the Oasis allotments.
Take a look.
5. Brilliant in Brockley Avenue
It's a floral haven in 2018 at the Brockley Avenue Allotments where Jo Benham Brown was pictured with Lionel Dodds, Keith Hardy and Dave Johnson at the NECA Community Garden. Photo: sg
6. All smiles in Boldon
South Tyneside Positive Activities members, Glen Westley and Catherine Tremlett-Mullen were pictured in 2014 as they handed hanging baskets to Anne Alderson and Jean Easton, at Boldon Allotments. Does this bring back happy memories? Photo: TIM RICHARDSON
7. Fabulous in Forber Avenue
We are taking a trip to the new Groundwork community allotment in Forber Avenue. Pictured in 2014 were Coun Jim Foreman with staff, children and coun Alex Donaldson.(middle) Photo: Stu Norton
8. Digging in at the Green Hope Allotment
Allotment growing is for all generations as this scene shows from 2019. The Green Hope Allotment young users in the picture are, left to right, Kayleigh Anderson, Alfie Stephenson, Joseph With, Joshua Robb and Jack Johnson. Photo: Frank Reid