Open Day / Show Info Correction

15th Aug 2015 by Dogbury

It has been pointed out to me that in my recent posts to the web site I published the show categories from the proper competition show we had last year and in previous years.  This year we are having a fun, ‘no competition‘ show.  There will be no prizes at the show and in publishing the show categories it has led to some confusion with some members who now think there will be a competition.  There will not, I published the table merely as a guide to the types of veggies and flowers you might wish to show it is not a definitive list or an instruction on how they must be shown.  Please ignore it, come and show whatever you want however you want to show it.

Lastly another reminder that Old Park Farm honey is now available for purchase at £4 a jar from Steve York, Steve Williams or Steve Medcalf and of course Jackie.  It’s particularly tasty and was produced on the allotments by Steve Williams bees.  Get some while its still available.

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Show Type Reminders

9th Aug 2015 by Dogbury

Just as a reminder for any of you showing your fruit and veggies at the show,  the following is the accepted type and number to be shown:

CLASS NO VARIETY NO ON PLATE
1 BEETROOT. With tops trimmed. 3
2 CABBAGES. With no root. 1
3 CARROTS. With tops trimmed. 3
4 CAULIFLOWERS. With no root. 1
5 COURGETTES 3
6 CUCUMBERS 1
7 LEEKS. Roots trimmed. 3
8 LETTUCE 1
9 MARROWS 1
10 ONIONS TOO 8 OUNCE 3
11 ONIONS OVER 8 OUNCE 3
12 PEPPERS SWEET 3
13 POTATOES 5
14 PUMPKINS 1
15 RUNNER BEANS 6
16 SHALLOTS 6
17 SWEET CORN 2
18 TOMATOES. MEDIUM 6
19 TOMATOES. CHERRY 9
20 TURNIPS/SWEDES. TOPS TRIMMED,ROOT CLEANED 1
21 VEGETABLES MIXED. ANY 3 OF ABOVE VARIETIES 3
22 HEAVIEST LEEK 1
23 HEAVIEST ONION 1
24 HEAVIEST POTATO 1
25 LONGEST RUNNER BEAN 1
26 BIGGEST DISASTER
27 HEAVIEST PUMPKIN 1
28 PARSNIPS.  TOPS TRIMMED 3
29 SPECIMEN FLOWER  CHRYSANTHEMUM  DAHLIA  GLADIOLA  ROSE 1
30 VASE OF THREE OF ABOVE. SAME VARIETY 3
31 VASE OF SIX OF ABOVE  CAN BE MIXED 6
32 BEST BUNCH OF FLOWERS

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Rent Reminder – Its Due Again Soon

9th Aug 2015 by Dogbury

Can I remind you as well that rent bills for a full years rent will be sent out in September for payment by the 1st October the usual requirements will still be in place. You must pay by the due date.  If you cannot do this you must speak to Steve Williams or myself before the due date.

If you do not pay your rent on time we will presume you have given up your garden.

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Annual Inspection

9th Aug 2015 by Dogbury

I have been notified that the annual inspection is in the first week of September. That gives us 3 weeks to prepare.  If you have not yet trimmed your hedges down to the required height please do so over the next couple of weeks.  The council expects to see at least 50 percent of each garden under cultivation. If there is a reason this has not been achieved on your plot I need to know. It is very important that I can tell the inspector what is happening to each plot and its history this enables us to keep our rental rebate. Please contact me ASAP with your reasons for non cultivation where appropriate.

 

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Annual Show And Barbecue

9th Aug 2015 by Dogbury

The annual BBQ and show is only a few weeks away. Join us on Saturday 5th September.

Show off any fruit or vegetables or flowers which you are particularly proud of or that are unusual quirky or of interest to others. There will be a lighthearted judging and an auction. Entries in by 12 noon please.

There will be a flea market sale of bits and bobs rescued from Reg’s old gardens. We will also be running a Raffle.If anyone wishes to donate something as a prize  for the raffle that would be very welcome.

The BBQ will start around 1.30 pm.  Food, beer and soft drinks will be available to all. If you intend to bring friends/family it would be helpful to the caterer (me!) to know in advance.

Old park farm honey is now available for purchase at £4 a jar from the 3 Steves and myself.  It’s particularly tasty and was produced on the allotments.

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Missing Cat

25th Jun 2015 by Dogbury

A local resident has lost her cat and thinks there is a possibility that he might be found on the allotments.  Attached is a picture of him along with a description and contact details of his owner.   If you should see him would you contact her please and get the re-united.  Thanks.

bramble

Large (34”) fluffy tabby-and-white male cat missing from Burnwood Drive. Note that he has no white on his face. He often visits Denholme Road but is frightened of traffic so unlikely to have crossed Glaisdale Drive. He has not been seen since 10th June (on Belmore Gardens) so I am widening the search.  If you live or work in Bilborough or Wollaton, please look out for him and check your outbuildings. If you see him, please call Zoë (owner) on 928 2896 AT ANY TIME, Mae on 928 6385 or Lynn (24 hours) on 989 0243. He is very shy so please don’t approach

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Burning Of Garden Waste

13th Jun 2015 by Dogbury

Yet again we have received complaints about allotment holders burning things on their gardens on days other than sanctioned burning days.  Let me state again the rules for us to avoid ‘confusion’.  We are allowed to burn garden waste (nothing else) on the second Sunday of each month, not on any other days. This includes wood and other natural materials.  It does not include plastics, rubber, carpets or other potential pollutants.  If it’s  raining on a burning day that is just bad luck and if you are unable to get a fire going then the burning must be held over to the next available burning day.

In addition to this we currently also allow ourselves to burn small amounts in braziers, this however is now under consideration because again people are abusing this by burning inappropriate items or by trying to burn damp garden waste which then creates large amounts of smoke causing annoyance to local businesses and residents.  Brazier burning should be used for readily combustible dry materials which causes little or no smoke and nothing else, it should not be used to burn damp green garden waste or built in such a way with materials which cause smoke build up.  Please remember that we exist in a smoke control area and are subject to local authority control for which garden holders can individually be fined personally up to £5000 for causing nuisance with fires.  Please stick to the rules or we may find ourselves losing the ability to have any fires at all.  The dates for the rest of this year when you may burn garden waste are as follows – again:

  • Sunday 14th June 2015
  • Sunday 12th July 2015
  • Sunday 9th August 2015
  • Sunday 13th September 2015
  • Sunday 11th October 2015
  • Sunday 1st to Sunday 8th November 2015 (The whole week containing Bonfire Night)
  •  Sunday 13th December 2015

Thank you in advance for your co-operation in this matter.

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Minutes Of Committee Meeting Held 25th April 2015

13th Jun 2015 by Dogbury

Present: Steve Yorke: Steve Williams: Steve Medcalf: Jackie Medcalf: Ronnie Gayle: John Gallagher: Brian Watson: Paul Sanders:

Apologies: Jane Bowden:

Last meeting was about preparation for AGM so know matters arising.

Matter carried over from meeting on 31st January was the matter of Dog mess.  Signs had been put up but still some fouling. Jackie to have a word with culprits.

Chairman’s report. Steve reported a leaking tap near to Chris’s garden. Presume valve probs.

Treasurer’s report. Bank balance is a healthy £6423. Rent collected was £1336 and water charges £1801.  Expenditure so has been on compost (which we will recoup) and toilet hire.

The system of having to account for our council refund was explained for the benefit of our new members.

Secretary’s report.

No further developments on lease discussions.

Still had some gardens to let, 2 of which were those that had not picked up keys.

Waiting lists at council were a complete mess, making it a struggle to find people who were still interested.

Reg’s old gardens. Have started to sort them out but will be a long process. Money raised by sales of items from gardens will go towards costs of skips.

Annual BBQ on 5th September.

Ronnie volunteered to do a raffle.

Steve and Jackie will do the food.

Steve M will also do the auction.

We will have flowers, fruits and vegetables but concentrate more on the novelty/unusual side than sticking to the usual more formal format.

Will need to advertise.

AOB

Main gate. Some sharp bits that want taking off, right where fingers go to open gate. We will have a go at sorting it.

Steve Yorke will spray the main pathway, car parks but leave the area near our garden to encourage wild flowers.

Jackie mentioned difficulty of access to gate near the railway due to parking. Not much can be done though as there are no parking restrictions.

We have potholes. We need some road stone. Sos had a contact originally for man and digger.  We will need to make some enqs to see if we can get some.

The Chairman thanked our new committee members for their presence and the meeting closed at 11.15am.
NEXT MEETING Saturday 13th June at 10.30.

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