Secrets of the Slough allotments revealed
To mark the launch of a new photographic book celebrating Slough’s allotments, the West Wing is staging a special exhibition on September 20, with images from the publication.
The month long Slough display features photographs taken from the recently released Hidden Gems book. It aims to show how allotments have grown in popularity over recent years and celebrates peoples’ enthusiasm for them.
Social photographer, Malcolm Glover, was commissioned to document allotment holders in four out of Slough’s 13 council allotments. Alongside Malcolm, arts development training and development assistant, Gurjeet Kaur, interviewed plot holders to try and find out more about their passion for their allotments.
Gurjeet said: “It was really interesting to meet such a diverse community of people and to find out what it is that brings them to the allotments.
“The book highlights the fact that people from all walks of life are getting involved and that they have a real sense of pride in their plots.”
Cllr Julia Long, commissioner for leisure, cultural and community services, said: “I think the hidden gems project is a great idea. It is wonderful to see our community involved and getting their fingers green.”
Alongside the book’s release, the council’s arts development and allotments teams are inviting budding photographers to send in their eye catching pictures of Slough’s green spaces. The winners will not only receive a copy of the book, but will also get their image turned into a postcard.
People can enter the competition by emailing their photos to artsinfo@slough.gov.uk or by sending them to Arts Development Team, Slough Borough Council, 1st Floor Annexe, Wellington House, Slough, SL1 3UQ.
Please label all photographs with your name and address. If you would like your photographs returned, please enclose a self addressed envelope.
The closing date for entries is 13 November 2007 and the exhibition will run until 13 October.
Slough Borough Council