Posted in Home on 17th Nov 2020|
A delivery of compost is expected this coming Friday 20th November at around 9am. A few bodies to help offload into the hut would be greatly appreciated so please email, txt or call John Stooke to advise if you are able to assist: oldparkfarmcic@gmail.com or 07565 873820
Social distancing guidelines will be followed and John is happy to supply a mask to anyone that requires one.
Posted in Home on 1st Nov 2020|
Chairman opened the meeting at 19:15
Present: John Stooke, Simon Hudson, Carol Brier, Roy Lawson.
Apologies: Mark Robinson, Jane Bowden, Charles Dewa, Tom Hutchinson, Mick Tagg.
Minutes of the meeting held on 28th of July 2020 were discussed and accepted, proposed by S. Hudson, seconded by J. Stooke.
Matters Arising:
Rats S. Hudson and R. Lawson raised the issue of an increasing number of rats that have been spotted on site. They believe that this may be a result of tenants storing guinea pig manure on gardens rather than digging it in as soon as they collect it from the car park. JS to look onto this.
Perimeter fence: JS raised the subject of the fence S. Hudson’s plot on Old Coach Road, it was agreed by all those present that we would go ahead and get it done.
Bursaries: JS discussed bursaries paid to officers and it was agreed by all present that the Chairman’s bursary should be reinstated, JS to discuss with M.Robinson (Treasurer).
Vacant plots: JS advised that there were 8 plots available at the end of September and he successfully let 6 of them, currently plot 4 and 71 are available.
Gate Keys: JS raised the issue of the amount of gate keys have been lost, (20). It was agreed that by all present that there hadn’t been any issues with regards to security of the site and we would look to having a small number of new keys cut rather than change the locks and subsequently all tenants hgate keys.
Hedges: RL raised the issue of some hedges on site are getting out of hand, these were identified and JS advised that he is he process of contacting the tenants to discuss getting them cut.
Burning week: It was agreed by all present that burning week this year would run from the 2nd to the 8th of November inclusive.
AOB:
CB advised that a new Facebook page had been set up and any issues or suggestions/queries should be directed to her.
Old Park Farm Allotments Bilborough
RL raised the subject of a letter that he sent into the association mid August. In the letter he raised issues that he has had with an increasing amount of weeds which he believes has been caused by the plot next to him which has been overgrown for the last 2 years and has requested that he receive a discount on his rent this year. JS advised that it would be unethical for the committee to vote and grant a reduction as he is now a member of the committee, so JS to discuss with the Chair and Treasurer and advise RL of the decision no later than the 5th November.
Next Committee Meeting to be held via Teams on 25th November 2020 at 7pm.
Meeting closed at 21:30.
Posted in Home on 25th Aug 2020|
The next working party will be this Saturday at 10am
We will meet in the main car park
We can spread more roadstone, and work on vacant plots
I hope to see you there
Dave – Secretary
Posted in Home on 24th Aug 2020|
It’s Jane again! My apologies for an error in my post from yesterday. The two options for the allotments are:
I was wrong to say we would ‘become a direct let set of allotments’, however, the impact remains the same in terms of rents. And the message about people attending the AGM and getting involved in supporting the Committee and the Association, definitely remains the same, especially if we are to avoid these massive rent hikes.
Apologies once again. See you on Sunday! Don’t forget to confirm your attendance to John Stooke or Dave Kirkham
Jane
Posted in Home on 23rd Aug 2020|
My name is Jane and I have had an allotment here (in the annexe) for about 15 years. I am also a member of the Committee that is responsible for running the site.
Next Sunday 30th August at 10am we will be having our socially distanced, AGM. This is your opportunity to find out about important changes to the way in which the allotments are managed. It is also your opportunity to get involved with the running of the organisation and to show your support for the people who, voluntarily, put in many hours of work to keep things going. Dave, Mark and John, in particular, have been working extremely hard this year as they have taken over new roles on the Committee during a difficult period.
Many of you will be aware that the Council are pushing us to take on a new lease and management agreement. There are 2 realistic options, which, put crudely, come down to:
As I said, this is a bit crude as there are other things involved, BUT the key thing is, if we don’t get more support from plot holders, then we will not have a Committee (at least 4 people have given up already as they have become frustrated with the lack of support and occasional downright antagonism) and then our rents will go up – massively!
So, please come to the AGM. Confirm that you will be attending so we can ensure we can meet safely. If you can’t come, let us know whether you’d be prepared to get involved. Bring sanitiser etc. and remember we are meeting outdoors in the main car park.
Posted in Home on 17th Aug 2020|
The AGENDA for the AGM is currently being constructed therefore any items that tenants would like to be added for discussion along with nominations for Chair, Secretary and Treasurer should be sent to the Chair no later this coming Saturday the 22nd of August.
Please advise via email whether or not you will be attending to allow us to ensure that we have ample seating arranged to comply with social distancing guidelines.
To assist us in keeping the number of attendees within social distancing guidelines we have to impose a strict rule that ONLY ONE PERSON PER TENANCY attends, please dont attend accompanied by partners, children etc.
Upon arrival you will be asked to sign a form confirming that you do not have or have not had symptoms of Covid 19, and haven’t been in contact with anyone who has within the last 14 days.
Posted in Home on 17th Aug 2020|
All tenants recently received a communication regarding our Legal Status in which you were asked to vote for one of two options, stay Unincorporated (which would have needed us to find 4 trustees) or become a Cooperative.
The outcome of that vote is as follows:
Stay Unincorporated – 4 votes in favour, 6% of tenants
Become a Cooperative – 44 votes in favour, 66% of tenants
28% of tenants chose not to respond.
I would like to thank all those that participated.
Posted in Home on 10th Aug 2020|
Old Park Farm GHA will be holding our AGM on the 30th of August 2020 – 10AM
Due to social distancing guidelines it will not be possible to hold our AGM in the poly tunnel as we would normally do, so it will be held in the main car park. We will expect to start at 10am so please arrive 5 or 10 mins prior to enable us to begin proceedings on time. It would be very helpful if we had an indication of the numbers expecting to attend, so if you do intend to attend please send confirmation via email to oldparkfarmcic@gmail.com
The weather forecast will be monitored in the days running up to the 30th and should we need to delay the start or postpone we shall inform you at the earliest opportunity.
John Stooke – Chairman
Old Park Farm Garden Holders Association 