What you should and shouldn't do in your allotment during coronavirus (COVID-19).
Allotments help people exercise so remain open for now. Some facilities are closed until further notice. This includes toilets, shops, community storage containers and communal sheds.
You should:
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follow government guidelines for hand washing, social distancing and travel to your allotment
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wash your hands when entering and leaving, and when using communal taps
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always supervise your children, and keep them on your own plot
You should not:
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use water troughs for washing hands
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share tools
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use allotments for social gatherings
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allow children to use allotments as a playground
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take other peoples' children to allotment sites