Re the education idea pleae see "Country Living Magazine: Decenber 2006 Page 154 as they have sponsored three allotments for schools. One in Dorset - this one "works so well the it supplies the canteen with veg." The Berkhampstead school has planted fruit trees and is encouraging wildlife by planting (I bet the owners love the increased numbers of pigeons!) There is however a list of schools seeking help with allotments at www.countryliving.co.uk Alun