After the successful vote last year, for which I thank you. We are now a Community benefit company…our official title is
OLD PARK FARM ALLOTMENTS COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY
Can I ask you too make note of a change to the normal date of the AGM this year it will be held on SUNDAY 3rd April at 10.00am. This is due to the unavailability of two members of the committee and the early Easter Holidays.
Posted in Home on 15th Apr 2015|
We will be clearing two gardens that used to belong to Reg Elmer over the next couple of months. There are twenty buildings on the gardens all full of half a centuries worth of gardening equipment.
It is our intention to sell as much as we can to raise funds for the hire of skips that we will need to clear the gardens so we can lease them again. Hopefully over the next few weeks we will split everything into different parts e.g. pots and tools. There are a couple of greenhouses plus frame parts. there is also a lot of poly-carbonate, a lot of which is in good condition.
If you are interested in a greenhouse please contact Jackie. Priority is being given to gardeners who do not have one on their plot.
We will have some rummage sales at some point but in the meantime you are welcome to talk to us about what is there if you think you might be interested. All proceeds from any sales will be shown in the accounts.
Jackie
Posted in Home on 10th Mar 2015|
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TO BE HELD ON SUNDAY 15th MARCH 2015.
Posted in Events, Home, Notices on 24th Feb 2015| 1 Comment »
The Annual General Meeting will be held on March 15th 2015 at 10 am in the association poly-tunnel.
Could we ask that you please make every effort to attend as your views and votes are needed on some important matters this year including:
These matters concern you personally and this will be your only opportunity to discuss them and vote on how they will be implemented.
There will be a presentation where you will be invited to take part in a Nottingham University research project into gardening and health and have a chance of winning £100, as part of this you can have your allotment soil tested to learn its Ph level and nutrient content, this is an offer and not obligatory as part of the above. You will also have the opportunity to take part in a documentary film to be made about your allotments.
Another issue we need to address is that due to gardeners leaving us we need new active committee members. To become a committee member you will need to download and fill in this form – Click Here to download and print it.
If you have any other items you wish to be discussed would you please submit them briefly in writing to Jackie or any other committee member before the date of the AGM.
Lastly light refreshments will be available.
Posted in Home on 28th Jul 2014|
GARDEN HOLDERS ARE GENTLY REMINDED THAT YOUR TENANCY AGREEMENT STATES THE FOLLOWING:
‘Garden fires are permitted on the second Sunday of every month and also during each day of bonfire week in November. Under no circumstances will the burning of plastics or rubber or any other material not associated with garden refuse be allowed. Tenants are reminded that they could face prosecution and their tenancy terminated if they disregard these rules.’
To avoid confusion these dates are as follows:
This years supplies have now been delivered and the following are now available for purchase as follows:
Th canes were not delivered but will be available later this week when we have fetched them.
All prices apart from the grow bags remain at the same competitive prices as last year, and they have only gone up by 10p each.
They will be sold again this year from the main committee meeting room instead of the poly tunnel which was the case last year.
If you need supplies see either Jackie Medcalf or Steve York. Jackiw can be contacted on 07931 950950 and arrangements can be made with her for a meeting at the gardens. The AGM next Sunday 30th would also be a good opportunity for you to get your hands on supples as there will be committee members available to sell them to you after the meeting.
Lastly, we would prefer that you pay in cash as chasing owed money can be very time consuming so please attend with the readies.
Posted in Home on 10th Feb 2014|
Present: Chairman: Steve Yorke. Treasurer: Kay Graham. Secretary Jackie Medcalf. Phil Hilsden, Paul Marshall, Joe Dyer, Jane Bowden and Joe Dyer.
Apologies: Sos Inger
MINUTES AND MATTERS ARISING
Chippings: We presume Sos has not had any chance to make contact re chippings. Steve asked to follow up.
Gate: Jackie to pursue funding with council or other body.
Water: Will go back on after the AGM. One tap is leaking a bit Lol is going to dig it out and have a look before then.
Chairman: General thanks to Steve Medcalf and Pete Eady for repairs to gates and fences. Paul and Phil for clearing up Dan’s Garden.
Locks: Railway line one has been reported as faulty.
Main gate lock has become unreliable and does not always lock. Steve to try some WD.40 to see if that works.
Treasurer: reported that she has paid the Public liability Insurance. The welding to strengthen the gate cost £500.
Balance is now £3777.74.
INSPECTION
The secretary then read the report from the council, which now follows a standard set of criteria. Three garden holders, two with more than one plot were highlighted in the report. The state of the railway pathway and hedges were also highlighted. There are also other gardens, which give cause for concern. The secretary will send out letters before 9th Feb and ask for immediate responses as to continuance of or improvement of the gardens. One garden holder will be written to and told he will not be offered the rental on his plot this year. Overall the Council thought progress had been made and there was a general improvement from last year.
POSITION OF TREASURER
Kay is happy to fulfil her duties until the AGM and subsequent hand over. The accounts go to audit on 22nd April in time for AGM on 30th and Kay will step down officially then. Rents will be collected on site weekends of 15th/16th and 22/23rd March. Committee members to be around as well please. Copies of rents to be paid to be available so others can take rents in. Also expectations of council re standards of allotments to be given out..
BURGLARIES
This is in Narrative form by the secretary for the information of all gardeners.
On Wednesday 30th October 13 a hole was cut in the main gate, 6 gardens were entered, property was taken and damaged caused. The Police were informed.
On Wednesday 13th November 13 again a hole was cut in the main gate. This time 8 gardens were broken into. A lot of damage was done to gates and sheds property was taken. Again the Police were informed.
On Wednesday 26th January 14 the front gate wire was cut even though the gate had been strengthened. This time the only garden that appears to have been entered was the Medcalf’s. The gate and shed had been forced and a large heavy tiller was taken from its hiding place behind large planks of wood. The boundary fence had been cut to allow access to the car park on the industrial estate. However, although there were obvious signs the tiller had been taken from the garden and up the path no sign was seen of its being taken up the bank. The following day the Police visited and as it was not raining it was easy to see that the tiller was actually taken to the end car park, obviously with the intention of removing it from site by vehicle. Those of us who had attended each incident suspected that the thief had something to do with the gardens due to the apparent knowledge about the ownership/contents of the targeted gardens and the idea suggested by the entry that this was also the exit. We now know for sure the burglaries have been made to look like the work of a “stranger” when in fact the person who has caused so much damage and loss of property, never mind committee members time and your money to make repairs etc has a key. Therefore the assumption can only be we have a thief in our midst or at the best someone who is happy to give there key to someone else. Please pass on this information to other gardeners who don’t take the opportunity to read the minutes. I would hope that the culprit gives up their garden before our enquires find out who it is and they get arrested. The Police have a key to our gardens and are going to add it to their regular patrol rounds. If you have any information that you think would be helpful please inform the secretary.
AGM 30th MARCH.
To be advertised on the Web site and notice boards. Nominations for new members /agenda items to be included.
AOB
Skip. Agreed to have a skip for general use in the central car park. We have a lot of glass/debris to move from Dan’s garden, other than that all can use. A list of items not allowed will be published before and be on the skip site.
Suggested arrival date February 23rd
Committee to have another meeting on 23rd March to finalise AGM.
Jackie to do order for compost etc. to follow as last year apart from extra Gromore.
Donation to be made to Charity at Dan’s Funeral.
Jane brought up the subject of Bee keeping on site. This has already been requested and will be an item at the AGM.
Jackie to enquire about an Asbestos collection.
Nominations forms for Committee members need to be in two weeks before AGM. New committee members very welcome.
Meeting closed 11.10am
Posted in Home on 4th Aug 2012|
Yet another sad announcement. Sos INGER, the secretary of the OPFGHA has decided to resign as association secretary with immediate effect for personal reasons. The whole committee on their own behalf and on behalf of all garden holders both past and present would like to thank him for his immense contribution over the years he has been secretary and for bringing the Association to its current healthy position. I am sure he will be happy to hear from you personally should you wish to seek him out and speak to him.
Again with immediate effect the position of secretary will be taken up by Jackie Medcalf, who is currently a member of the committee. She can generally be seen in Garden 66 which is situated in the extreme south west corner of the allotment area. Additionally she can be contacted on her mobile phone 07931 950950 or contacted on her email address: jackiemedcalf@hotmail.com
Old Park Farm Garden Holders Association 