Adam Afriyie

MP

Caring for people through choice, freedom, enterprise, and strong defence.

Windsor Allotments
25-Aug-06, Windsor Express Article.

As a graduate in Agricultural Economics it was a pleasure to visit the Windsor Allotments behind the Gardeners Hall last Saturday. I enjoyed the sunny afternoon outdoors with the family as we marvelled at all sorts of bizarrely inflated prize-winning marrows, pumpkins and potatoes.

The interest in allotments has grown over the last decade. No longer are they characterised as places for men to "get away from the Missus"! But have become thriving gardens allowing men and women of all ages to grow their own fresh food and enjoy a little greenery and family time in the process.

I must thank the president and the dedicated organisers and growers for the eye-opening invitation. It was good to have a proper walk around the allotments as opposed to hastily peering over the fence whilst hurrying between various engagements around the constituency!

There is certainly more to life than processed food and it's encouraging that so many people are taking an active interest.

I believe

People are happier when making their own decisions.

Business is the engine of the economy that generates our jobs, incomes and taxes.

Government should not interfere in our lives beyond protecting and defending us.