LATEST NEWS....
2019 AGM
Oct 2019
At the AGM it was agreed that subs should remain at £25 for 2019/20.
The committee for 2019/20 is:
Chairman - Phil Handy (plot 11)
Treasurer - Keith Mortimer (plot 2)
Secretary - Lynda Pope (plot 27)
Deputy Secretary - Emma Smith (plot 4)
Equipment Officer - Don Renfrew (plot 17)
General committee members:
Mark Schofield (plot 1)
Graham White (plot 25)
The full minutes of the meeting can be obtained from the secretary.
Shed Painting
June 2019
The small equipment shed has never been painted and the larger shed was last painted five years ago so both were in need of a bit of attention. A small working party got together to rub down and then paint them both.
Newsletter Spring 2019
May 2019
Painting of Containers
Both the containers are in urgent need of painting! The paint has been purchased so we just need a working party to do the painting. Proposed dates are:
Sunday 9 June in the morning between 10 -12
Sunday 16 June - backup date in case of bad weather
Please can plot holders bring wire brushes, paint brushes and pots to put paint in.
***The more people that help the quicker it will be done! ***
Tiller
Don (plot 17) said that the tiller keeps breaking – please can plot holders take extra care when using it and if they would like a refresher lesson on how to use it please speak to Don.
Water Troughs
The water troughs around the plots need to be cleaned out. Don is happy to advise people how to do this. In some cases it’s 5 years since they’ve been cleaned and they all have sludge and the risk of bacteria lurking beneath.
*** Please get together with your neighbours to do this ***
Cars at the Allotment
Cars should stay in the car park unless people need to deliver heavy things to their plots, in which case they should then be returned to the car park.
Plot holders should only drive on the grass when the ground is hard and dry to avoid damaging the grass.
As per section 2.17 of the Allotment Tenancy Agreement which is signed by all plot holders:
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The Tenant hereby agrees with the Council as follows:
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2.17 not to park any motor vehicle on any part of the allotment site except the allocated car park
Use of weed killer etc
Plot holders need to be respectful of their neighbours and surrounding grass if they choose to apply any herbicides/pesticides.
The JAHA Health and Safety policy is available to read on the JAHA website – please see the section on this as follows:
Pesticides and Herbicides
Children and animals can be very good at getting into things they are not supposed to. Keep all chemicals in their original containers, clearly marked and out of reach of small people. Follow instructions carefully. If using pesticides or herbicides be aware that your neighbours may be organic and overspray will be unacceptable.
Do not leave any containers of dangerous chemicals lying around on your plot.
Mowing
**** Please can plot holders ensure they don’t leave weeds, string, stones etc on the grass next to their plots as these can be caught in the mower and damage it ***
Manure
Lidl in Filton are currently selling large shovels – good for manure moving if anyone is interested?!
It’s hoped that the filled bays of manure will soon be covered to let them rot down – this should ideally happen for at least a year.
Adders
A plot holder has seen an adder on their plot. Please can plot holders be vigilant.
2018 AGM
Oct 2018
At the AGM, the subs for 2018/2019 were agreed at £25. This will help build up the reserve to purchase a ride-on mower.
The committee for 2018/19 is:
Chairman - Kevin Hatch (plot 23)
Treasurer - Keith Mortimer (plot 2)
Secretary - Lisa Irmiger (plot 14)
Equipment Officer - Don Renfrew (plot 17)
General committee members:
Phil Handy (plot 11)
Mark Schofield (plot 1)
Click here to see the full minutes of the AGM.
Composting and Rats
March 2016
There have been complaints from the neighbour and the Parish Council that there are rats in the allotments. We are legally responsible for keeping the land rat (and mouse) free. Could everybody stop putting vegetable peelings and egg shells in their compost bins. Rats burrow underneath the bins and start breeding.
Please click on the link and see the advice I have found on the internet.
Security
When you open the padlock for the gate please make sure you have closed the padlock and secured the number so nobody can steal the actual lock.
Can I please remind everyone that the last car in the car park is responsible for locking up.
If you have used the shack, please make sure you lock it up after you have finished. If you have left it open for someone else to use, please make sure they have keys to lock it up.
If you are about to leave the last person in the allotment on their own, please have a chat and let them know you are going and they are the last person. Personally, I like to be locked in if I am there on my own, others don't.
Please remember that some people use the back gate and won't necessarily notice the front gate is unlocked.
New Facebook Group
April 2017
In an effort to speed up communications, we have set up a Facebook group. So if anybody has any news, seeds to swap, veggies to get rid of, etc, etc they can post it themselves.
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... to the Jubilee Allotment Holders Association website. This site is designed to keep you informed of latest goings on at the Allotments. Under Technical Info you will find information about Grass Cutting Rotas, how to extend your plot, information about the Tiller and Lawnmowers. Click on About Us for Committee, Rules, Regulations, Constitutions and Health and Safety policies.