Following a site inspection today, a council officer has informed us that we are no longer allowed large communal bonfires on the car park. This Sunday’s fire will be the last communal fire and after this no more burning rubbish should be left on the car park.
The summer fire ban on individual plot holders is still in place and will be reviewed by the council in October.
Anything green should be composted and not burnt. Grass, leaves and even green privet trimmings can all go in the compost. Don’t compost perennial roots (Dandelion, Dock, Bindweed etc), kill them first either by drying in the sun or drowning in a water butt for a few months. A compost bay can easily be made from pallets. If anyone needs help or advice on composting please ask a committee member (or a Steve).
Woody hedge trimmings are more difficult, but we have a chipper so we should be using it to make chippings to be used as a mulch.
Larger branches or logs could be saved and given to someone who has a log burner
Old Park Farm Garden Holders Association 