Changes in the 1980s onwards

Changes in the 1980s onwards

Changes are inevitable in life and allotments are no different. During the 1980s  tenant numbers fell away and, if occupancy had dropped to below 75%, there was a  real danger that…

Prominent H&DAA Characters

Prominent H&DAA Characters

Over the 100 year history of the Association there have been many prominent characters who had a strong influence on the formation and running of allotments in Bristol, in particular, and…

Oakley Hall

Oakley Hall

In August 1930 H&DAA purchased Oakley Hall in Oak Road, Bishopston for £620, and in 1931 it became the registered office of the Association. The Hall was officially opened by…

H&DAA Campaigning

H&DAA Campaigning

Initiatives Campaigning work by the H&DAA Committee has always been an important part of its remit. In the early days the problems was security of tenure. There was often a…

Thefts from Allotments

Thefts from Allotments

In the early days of the H&DAA, the theft from allotments was treated very seriously and reports in the Western Daily Press appeared detailing the court cases that ensued. Broccoli…