One of our female members recently reported that her car had been broken into whilst she was working on her allotment. The car, which had been parked on Old Coach Road had had it’s windows smashed in order to gain entry. She stated that she had heard that a group of youths in the area had been on the lookout for lone women leaving vehicle without a handbag, presuming that this had been left in their car they then break in hoping to steal valuables. Following on from this she now felt that her own personal security might be at risk when working alone on her plot. She has asked that we reiterate the importance therefore of always ensuring that gates are not left unlocked when members come and go from the allotment estate. This of course is a standing rule, notwithstanding this incident. For the security , not only of people personally but of their property too all gates should therefore be locked after both entering and leaving the allotment areas.
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BBQ and SHOW – UPDATE
Posted in Home on 30th Aug 2017|
SATURDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER
REMINDER IF YOU ARE INTENDING TO COME PLEASE LET ME KNOW YOU ARE ALL WELCOME BUT WE NEED TO KNOW HOW MANY WE ARE CATERING FOR – THANK YOU TO THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE ALREADY DONE SO.
Come and join us for the annual get together. Show and donate any produce you are proud of, is interesting or unusual or you think is worth a few bob.You don’t have to polish your onions.You are welcome to set up a stall to sell plants or any craft items.
Raffle and Auction of produce.Burgers, Hotdogs and Veggie Chilli. Beer and soft drinks.
Set up for show tables or stalls by 1pm.
BBQ from approx 1.30pm.
Jackie 07931 950950
jackiemedcalf@hotmail.com
Opportunity to pay your rent bill !!
Come and join us for the annual get together.
Show and donate any produce you are proud of, is interesting or unusual or you think is worth a few bob. You don’t have to polish your onions. You are welcome to set up a stall to sell plants or any craft items.
Raffle and Auction of produce. Burgers, Hotdogs and Veggie Chilli. Beer and soft drinks.
Set up for show tables or stalls by 1pm. BBQ from approx 1.30pm.
Rain did not stop us last year, friends and family welcome but PLEASE text/email me or tell me if you are coming to save any burger shortage on the day.
You are welcome to bring your own tipple if you wish or share.
Jackie 07931 950950
jackiemedcalf@hotmail.com
Also why not take the opportunity to pay your rent bill !!
As most of you know Community Payback have done a lot of work for us over the last few years in particular bringing back overgrown gardens so they are easier to relet and jobs around the communal areas which have saved a few of us a lot of hard work. This year they took on a garden for their own with regular supervisor, Ben.
It was badly overgrown and after improving it they started to grow veg. Their produce like everyone’s is now ready. They are donating their fruit and vegetables to
ST PAUL’S PRESBYTERY SOUP KITCHEN at Lenton.
They are feeding lunch to 20 to 40 people each weekday. All are vulnerable and some homeless. Although they get dry goods donated they do not receive fresh fruit and vegetables from any other source. Nothing is wasted and anything not used is passed onto another local kitchen.
So if you have any surplus crops that you really don’t need please consider donating them to the the group who will deliver them to the St Paul’s every friday morning. You can take produce to the garden 34 (Joe’s old one) 4th up from the Association Building early on Friday mornings or let me know you have something and i will take it from you and pass it on myself.
Many thanks
Jackie
Hello Everybody. Its that time of the year when i need to remind you of the Councils requirements of your tenancy agreement. Gardens should now be at least 50 % cultivated and that means with fruit, vegetables or flowers. Grass does not count. Weeds should be as under control as possible and hedges should have or be in the process of being trimmed and neatened in preparation for a good cut in the Autumn. The requirement of the council is that hedges should be 5ft high, we allow a neat 6ft if the hedgerow is mixed or has a wire fence in it, which would stop cutting to the required height. The council inspection this year asked us to remove any barbed wire around gates and any in hedges, so please start this process. If you have a problem complying with any of the above or are thinking of giving up your garden i would appreciate knowing as soon as possible. I shall be doing my own checks over the next week and certainly some letters will be going out asking for improvements to ensure an offer of a tenancy for October.
Don’t forget the BBQ on Saturday 2nd September, further details will follow.
Jackie
The new main gates are ready for use. There are a few minor niggles which need to be addressed such as the way the padlock is attached to the gate, which is a bit awkward to deal with at the moment. Additionally the ground bolts have no location so the gates cannot be pinned back. It is likely to be windy in the next few days so be careful the gates don’t blow back onto your car when moving through them. Lastly, the new pedestrian gate which has been added will remain locked until we have made the ground on the inside of the gate a bit safer.
Hi all. To confirm, the main gates to the allotment will be closed and unusable tomorrow, Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd. You will be able to access the main site again via those gates on Thursday 4th.
COMPOST SALES AND PRICES 2016
Posted in Home on 5th Mar 2016|
COMPOST SALES AND PRICES 2016
Available after delivery on the 10th March.
60lt Growell Multi Purpose £4.50 (whilst stocks last)
Mother Earth compost (70lt) £4.00
Growell 4 plant grow bags £2.80
25kg bags of Gromore granular £15.40 per bag
Fish blood and bone £11.40 per bag
Garden Lime 20kg £4.00
8ft canes £0.40p each
I have had to raise some of the prices for the first time in two years as the price from the supplier has gone up. I have only rounded prices off and again we are selling to you without making a profit.
PLEASE HELP US BY BRINGING THE RIGHT MONEY AS WE DON’T KEEP CHANGE AND THE TAKINGS GO QUICKLY INTO THE BANK.
PLEASE DON’T RISK OFFENCE BY ASKING FOR CREDIT!
Please note that you might find it difficult to find someone to sell you compost until after 22nd March. Steve Yorke will oblige but please don’t presume he will be available. Steve Williams may be around but he is on light duties do not expect him to lift the bags for you so if you need help bring it!
If you help unload the lorry on the 10th you can get what you want then.
After the 22nd you can contact me with your requirements and I will meet you at the gardens. There will be plenty of opportunity to buy at the AGM on Sunday 3rd April.
Jackie.
Old Park Farm Garden Holders Association 