The fantastic raffle was one of many attractions at our allotment open day Sunday 5 July 2009

Fire fighter George Bankes awarded the wonderful prizes in the raffle that were donated by local businesses. 

Lucky winners went off with an electric hedge trimmer from APS, several large compost bins from Waltham Forest Council, water-saving goodies from Thames Water, first-aid boxes from Spartan Safety Limited, sports and leisure vouchers from Goals Soccer Centre Chingford and Larkswood Leisure Centre, plants from Morrisons Chingford, and gardening and other items donated by plotholders and neighbours.

Full list of donors below

• APS (bottled gas and lawnmowers)
• Goals Soccer Centre Chingford
• Larkswood Leisure Centre
• Spartan Safety Limited
• London borough of Waltham Forest, Green Spaces section
• Thames Water, water-saving section
• Morrisons Chingford
• Sid Hamilton
• Teresa Edmans
• Ron Watson 

We are very grateful to all our donors, to George Bankes, and to everyone who organised the raffle, for contributing to the success of the day in raising some money for improvements to the site and providing so much enjoyment to everyone.

See more photos of fun with face painting, stalls, fire engine and feast at the open day

George Bankes from Walthamstow fire station visited with his fire engine and team.

Photos and more info on the fire engine visit here

Second page of fire engine photos here