Green-fingered cop says Halifax plot has been ‘godsend’

Jasmine White, 35, of Skircoat Green, said growing fruit and vegetables at the Skircoat Green & Haigh Lane Allotments has helped with ‘mental health’ through providing ‘focus and productivity’.

Ms White, who is a crime scene investigator with West Yorkshire Police, said spending time on an allotment has been a ‘godsend’ during her time away from an understandably emotional job.

She said: “The allotments have been such a good place for plot holders to go during lockdown.

“It’s been so good for our mental health, giving us something to focus on and be productive.

“I’m a crime scene investigator so the allotment has been a godsend during lockdown.

“We’ve followed strict guidance from the National Allotment Association around social distancing so we could carry on.”

The plot holders have started a project selling excess produce at the entrance of the allotment site, on Haigh Lane, which will be exchanged for a donation for running costs of the allotments.

“The Saturday stall is for selling excess produce from 10am to the community for a donation,” said Ms White.

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