Big thanks today to our volunteers, Anja and Gordon for their time and efforts on the carpentry front. Great job guys!
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The Volunteer Squad were delighted to be able to get some digging done today when finally the ground frost relented and let us get our spades into action. 
It was great too to welcome Graham from Plot S1 to his first session with us.
Now then…
Free to good home (GFAA members only), one attractive wee shed. Currently sitting on Plot 57. Must be removed no later than 2 weeks from today. Recently built by a plotter. Lined with insulation and comes with various mod cons. Construction details unknown. Windows are of perspex, not glass. Contact Phil on Plot 57 if interested, or reply below.
This poor little fella was disturbed and left shivering yesterday after being disturbed from his winter-lair when a new compost bin was being built. We did our best to find him new accommodation, but I fear he faced a long cold night.
Can anyone say whether he is a frog or a toad, or indeed a prince?
We are conducting an urgent review of our Health and Safety procedures after a near disaster for one of our volunteer squad on a plot yesterday.
Photo Credit: Mike Paterson
We had hoped and intended to bury the blooming ejit who asked us to take on this job, but poor Gordon nearly paid the ultimate price. Luckily, knowing his importance to the squad, the rest of the lads rushed to his aid – just in time.
Remember, you can’t be too careful out there and you never know when a trip or a slip may come your way.