Allotment shed owners urged to protect them

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photo credit: Chor Ip POLICE are warning shed owners to think security following a number of break-ins at allotments in South Somerset. Several sheds at allotments in Ilminster were raided by burglars between 7pm on March 19 and 9am on March 20 and various items were stolen including a rotavator and a petrol strimmer. Now… Continue reading Allotment shed owners urged to protect them

“Don’t lock your sheds” council tells sheddies

According to the DailyMail, so not sure how true it is. [flickr]photo:2896242064[/flickr] Locking your shed door may seem like the obvious way to deter burglars from stealing expensive gardening equipment. But one council has urged allotment holders to leave their shed doors unbolted. It insists the measure will prevent sheds being damaged when criminals break… Continue reading “Don’t lock your sheds” council tells sheddies

Sheds stolen

this one from Dorset echo THIEVES struck at allotments near Dorchester where their haul included a complete shed and its contents. The night-time raid also netted seats, tools and other items kept on site by allotment-holders at Charlton Down. Mandy Richards, treasurer of the village allotments group, said: “A shed was taken and the tools… Continue reading Sheds stolen