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Work Party Schedule

Hi all,

It was lovely to see so many people at today’s AGM.

One of the items that was suggested was to have better communication about the work parties for the rest of the year and I promised to add a post of the current schedule for the summer / autumn. We will also provide a further update each month with the general plan for that month’s work party.

As agreed at a previous General Meeting, all work parties will be on the 3rd Sunday of each month. Times, meeting place and planned activity will be provided in advance. We also have a separate Facebook Work Party page, which I will add to the Links.

  • 21st June
  • 19th July
  • 16th August
  • 20th September
  • 18th October
  • 15th November

For those that haven’t yet attended a Work Party, these are for members of the association to get together to donate some of their free time to help with some of the MANY tasks that are required to improve our lovely site. Everyone is welcome and there is always a task available to suit everyone’s capability. They can also be a great way to get to know other plot holders and spend a bit of time sharing growing experiences.

Many thanks!

Anne-Marie

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AGM Voting – Update

Good morning all,

Despite our best efforts, we have been unable to arrange an online voting system for today’s AGM that we can ensure would allow both anonymity for the voters, whilst also eliminating any possibility of “double votes” (i.e. a member voting both online and in person).

We sincerely apologise for the short notice, but it anyone would like to place their vote in the ballot box, it will be available outside the poly tunnel today from 10.30am and will remain open until the AGM is finished and the votes are counted. If you are unable to attend the AGM but still wish your vote to count, please feel free to pop down at any point during this timeframe to submit your entry.

Many thanks

Anne-Marie

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AGM voting

Dear all,

As we prepare for our AGM this weekend, we want to ensure a fair election process for everyone. If you are interested in running for any officer position or as a committee member, please email me (opfgha.secretary@gmail.com) as soon as possible. This will allow us to prepare ballot forms and send them out to those who are voting online. Please note that at the AGM, voting will not be done visually—it will be conducted by ballot papers to protect the privacy of all plot holders. Our goal is to make sure every plot holder has a fair chance to vote.

Thank you!

Lisa

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AGM Agenda 13th June 2026

Dear Plot Holders,

I hope you’re doing well. As we prepare for the upcoming Annual General Meeting, please let me know if you have any topics or issues you’d like to raise or propose for the agenda. The deadline for submissions is 12th June 2026 11am. Should there be anyone that is interested in a position please email the secretary with your request, but can also be done on the day.

Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you.

AGM Agenda 13th June 2026 11am

  • Welcome 
  • Treasury report
  • Secretary report
  • Vote for committee
  • Plot lettings, evictions and minimal used Plot, under maintained hedges and trees
  • Water and rent increase
  • Honorarium
  • Suggestions to change the complaints procedure. 
  • A.O.B

Lisa

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Top Gate

Today the council have repaired the top gate at no cost to the association.

It is now fully working and there must be no unauthorized adjustments

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AGM 13th June

The previous meeting minutes were not correct, The AGM will be on 13th June, Agenda to follow. We will need to be on our best behavior as there may be a representative from the council attending

Nominations are open for committee positions, All you need is a proposer and seconder.

We need 9 committee members: Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and 6 ordinary members, anyone welcome to stand and we will have a vote at the AGM.

Anyone putting themselves forward for treasurer should have some accountancy experience and anyone who has been on the committee but walked out on their responsibilities (perhaps in a tantrum) before the following AGM should think carefully about standing again. We want people who can work together in a team for the benefit of the association and do a full year.

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Quarterly Meeting Minutes 14/3/2026

Welcome 

Lisa Goulbourne, Anne-Marie Newton, Simon hudson, Micheal Graham, Shaun Taylor, Carol Brier, Barry Mitchel, Steve York, Diane York, Kay Graham, James Mugabe, Sarah Mugabe, Steve Williams, Lorenzo Hines, Charles Dewa, Wendy Thomas, Christine Scothern, S Atkinson, E Atkinson, Jane Bowden, Melek Portakal, Tom Hutchinson,

Apologies Paul Hibbs

Discuss Chair position: Simon Hudson and David Murphet have shown interest in the position. It was discussed in the previous committee meeting since David does not show up to general meetings that he should join the committee first before becoming an officer as we do need active members. He has been invited to our next committee meeting. Date to be arranged. It was decided that SH should fill the position temporarily till the next AGM.  ( After the meeting SH decided that he did not want to be chairman and has stepped down from the committee. The committee has nominated Micheal Graham as acting chairman until the AGM )

Shaun Taylor has been seconded on to the committee as a member till the next AGM. 

Finances:

The council rent for the previous years have now been paid. The insurance has been paid. And the audit is almost complete. And the council survey is complete. 

Gate and Fence 

The council have agreed to repair the gate at their cost. They have been out with contractors to measure it up and take a look at it. I’m just waiting for the final details from them. There was also discussion of them paying for a fence that ran along the train line. Palisade fence the same as our front fence. But now I am getting no response at which I will be raising at the next NFALG meeting.

A warning will be issued to anyone tampering with the gates or doing unauthorized repairs on them. As there is no point us repairing it if he keeps adjusting it. 

Water: 

We are currently in £711 credit the water. 

Disclaimer for tools. 

How disclaimer will be put together for the hire of Association tools it must be signed in receipt of tools. 

Plot inspection: 

Plot inspections will commence on the 4th 5th and 6th of April for people that previously failed and for new Plot holders to make sure that standards are being met. You do not have to be present the inspection will be done with the 360° camera. 

Compost and Canes: 

Around fifteen years ago, the compost lorry would arrive and more than a dozen people would turn out to help unload. Many hands make light work and the community thrived on work shared. More recently it’s been the same 3 or 4 people every time and the last time John unloaded it by himself. It’s not a surprise that he didn’t order any more. Now people are unhappy that there is no compost and no community. As a community we get what we build, if you don’t contribute, you can’t expect much back.

AOB:

A skip will be provided 3 times a year. 

As one has just been I would appreciate it if you could store all your rubbish in a corner of your plot until the next skip is announced. No more rubbish is to be left in the car park. And could you also please be mindful that there is an entrance to a plot there. And it is quite rude to pile rubbish up there. 

Hedges should be trimmed by the 1st of March. 

CP Wearhouse, 159 Glaisdale Dr W, Nottingham, NG8 4GY

Account name: The old park farm allotments.  This place is really big and sells a wide range of items, hand/gardening tools postcrete. Compost, manure as well as many household items. At very very cheap prices. 

Next AGM 20th June 10.30

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Plot Inspections

The plot inspections will take place on the 4th and 5th of April for those who failed the last inspections as well as for the new plot holders. Please note that you do not need to be present on your plot during the inspection, as they will be conducted using 360-degree cameras.

The minutes from the recent general meeting should be published next week.

Lisa

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