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Hagg Lane & District Gardeners’ Allotments Society has informed us that at least four vacant plots are about to come up for rent – and the current waiting list for an allotment on this patch has just three people on it.
Plots cost between £80 and £160 a year (£3.08 per week) with discounts available for concessions.
If you’re interested in renting an allotment contact the Allotment Office at Sheffield city council.
A wedding ring was lost on Saturday 8 March 2014 between Hagg Lane and the city centre-bound 51 bus stop in the Sandygate Road shopping precinct.
The ring has sentimental value and there is a reward for its safe return. If you have found it or know anything please call 07769 722 450.
Local police have asked Crosspool dog walkers to be aware of the sheep in one of the fields at the top of Hagg Lane.
In the latest area newsletter, officers explain that over the last month there have been several sheep worrying incidents in this area.
Have you lost a bunch of keys in Rivelin Valley?
On Sunday 19 January, a set was found on a muddy Rivelin Valley path near Hagg Lane parking area. The keys include one door and one car key.
If you think they might be yours, call 0114 229 5670.
Meanwhile, a watch was also found on the stretch of Manchester Road between Barnfield Road and the Sportsman on Sunday.
If you think it might be yours, call 07713 687 955.
Hagg Lane & District Gardeners’ Allotments Society has fundraising fruit, vegetable and plant sales over two weekends in May.
You’ll be able to purchase vegetables, fruit, bedding, herb and perennial plants at the bring and buy-style sales. They run between 9.30am and 2.30pm on:
The sales are to raise funds towards their new allotment community hut. They’ll also be selling hot drinks and home-made cakes. If you wish to donate plants or get involved then contact them directly via their website:
Temporary traffic lights are causing delays on Manchester Road in Crosspool, on the stretch between Rivelin Valley Road and the Hagg Lane junction.
The roadworks are in addition to the current disruption at the Broomhill end of Manchester Road caused by work to the water main.
Hagg Lane & District Gardeners’ Allotments Society has fundraising fruit, vegetable and plant sales on four days during May, starting this weekend.
You’ll be able to purchase vegetables, fruit, bedding, herb and perennial plants at the bring and buy-style sales. They run between 9.30am and 2.30pm on:
The sales are to raise funds towards their new community hut. They’ll also be selling hot drinks and home-made cake at the sales. If you wish to donate plants or get involved then contact them directly via their website:
Metal items including a greenhouse frame were stolen from Hagg Lane allotments on Friday night (30 March). There were also reports of damage to sheds.
Hagg Lane & District Gardeners’ Allotments Society is advising people to be vigilant and asking victims to report any damage or loss to the police.
Scrap metal thieves 30 March 2012 – Hagg Lane & District Gardeners’ Allotments Society
Around 20 allotment plots at Hagg Lane were broken into on Thursday 15 December.
Padlocks were cut and smashed from both gates and sheds in order to steal property, according to The Hagg Lane and District Gardeners’ Allotments Society. The society’s website says:
We have again been advised to let as many people as possible know who have suffered individual theft/damage to contact the Police (telephone 101) so they can quickly link all the reports together.
No one else can report on a plot holder’s behalf and it is very important that everyone affected contacts them and gains a crime reference number to help build the full picture of the above incidents.
The incident last week follows a break in at the same allotments back in October.
A local scout and cub group was victim to wood thieves last weekend.
Timber pallets were delivered to Stephen Hill Scout Group last Friday afternoon in preparation for their fundraising bonfire on Sunday night in Calver Field, off Hagg Lane.
But between Friday and Sunday the wood went missing, forcing organisers to go ahead with fireworks but no bonfire.
The annual event raises valuable funds for the group.
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