Joanna Lumley proposes Thames ‘Allotment Ferry’

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The Whitechapel Whelk

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Actress, Joanna Lumley, has announced plans to finance an ‘allotment ferry’ to cross The Thames at East London using taxpayer’s money it was revealed last night.

Lumley, 95, whose controversial Thames Garden Bridge project has attracted much criticism from Londoners – most of whom feel that the £170 million budget for the bridge could be far more wisely spent elsewhere – spoke excitedly to The Whitechapel Whelk last night:

“I know many people think The Garden Bridge is an expensive folly, designed solely for skinny latte-sucking toffs; and to a large extent, it is. This is why I’m proposing an allotment ferry. It will give the poor and underprivileged of the East End a chance to grow foodstuffs as they make the crossing from one side of the river to the other. They could then use the produce to feed their large families, or they could open market stalls and…

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7 thoughts on “Joanna Lumley proposes Thames ‘Allotment Ferry’

  1. I don’t think Joanna is 95 honey, I think she’s in her early 70s. But bloody good idea though! Gabi

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    From: lucinda E Clarke Reply-To: lucinda E Clarke Date: Saturday, 26 March 2016 5:18 am To: Gabi Plumm Subject: [New post] Joanna Lumley proposes Thames ‘Allotment Ferry’

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  2. Ok, sorry I see it’s a bit of a spoof, lovely though! Gabi Gabi Plumm and Peter Marsh Documentaries and corporate films gabiplumm@bigpond.com http://plummtreeproductions.com http://nz-skeletons-film.com https://vimeo.com/ondemand/nzskeletonsredheads

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    From: lucinda E Clarke Reply-To: lucinda E Clarke Date: Saturday, 26 March 2016 5:18 am To: Gabi Plumm Subject: [New post] Joanna Lumley proposes Thames ‘Allotment Ferry’

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