WORKING PARTY REPORT AND PHOTOS: 11TH DECEMBER 2025

Regular FOGG working party member John Hopkins sends this week’s report:

So four of us today. Digging out Alexanders before they take over and raking leaves. Also weeding out the top raised bed.

I am always bemused by the story about the Romans bringing Alexanders to our shores as a ready food source, originally from Alexandria. All parts edible and the root if roasted is meant to be like parsnip. We weren’t tempted to take them home for our turkey roast though.

Merry Xmas and see you in the New Year.

John also sends an image of the lovely Christmas card sent to the FOGG working party from Cllr Hilary Nelson, chair of the Town Council:

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