Old Park Farm Garden Holders Association

Present Steve Yorke, David Kirkham, Wendy Thomas, Charles Dewa, Winifred Beck, John Stooke, Michael Graham

Meeting opened at 10.30 and every one welcomed and thanked by the Chair.

Apologies Tom Hutchison, Ralph Yorke

Minutes from 1^st September were read and accepted by W.B. and Seconded by W.T.

Matters Arising. In future to save time Minutes from previous meeting will not to be read out. As these are available by email, on the website and notice boards people are now expected to read them.

Chairmans Report The Chairman said he would like to step down from the committee at the General Meeting. Replacement being discussed.

Treasurer’s Report. There is approx £6,700 in the bank. This will increase with the rent coming in.

Secretary Report All rent bills have been sent out by email, post or by hand. Several tenants have decided to vacate their plots for mixed reasons so now about 12 vacant plots.

General Meeting 29^th September Only items on the Agenda to be discussed so any items for debate should be received by the Chairman by Saturday 28th via any committee member, Email to distyor@virginmedia.com or phone 01158491526. Subjects up to now are Shooting Policy, Chipper, Nottingham Federation Meeting, Council position on multiple plots,

A.O.B. Michael Graham was seconded onto the Committee and welcomed by all. His position to be ratified at the G.M.

David Goulding to give up his position with Ian Carmichael and to be offered his own plot.

John to start sending out emails for letting plots by mid October

B.B.Q. was O.K., Thanks to all concerned. Future events under review

Fires. Roy and Caitlyn had requested permission to have extra fires but this was refused as it would lead to more rogue fires.

Skip has been delayed till the working party can work on plots 50 and 64.

Inspections 2 tennants have arranged meetings, 4 outstanding.

Reminder to all, do NOT leave hosepipes connected to taps when not on site. Hose connectors have failed in the past leading to water wastage.Plots 36 /37 to be contacted.

Next Meeting 29^TH September 2024 General Meeting at 10.30

Next Committee Meeting 27^th October at 10.30 both in polytunnel.