June 2016
ROSEDALE ROAD AND BULL MEADOW ALLOTMENT ASSOCIATION
Meeting 10th June 2016.
Present:
C.Collins, B. Rollings, J. Record, S. Record, L. Dartnell, G. Nicholson, E. Stevens,
- Jay, P. Jay, M. Barnes, C.Robertson, K. Walsh, A. Klecha.
Apologies:
S. Cheeseman, C. Cheeseman, A. Collins, L. Roast.
Matters Arising:
Mosaic Homes have told Andrew that they may be able to come to some arrangement regarding the dangerous conifers, however a letter is now to be sent to the Council. The Electric Company still have to be contacted. Clive to look for a contact number.
Rosedale Road Report:
One plot has been given up. Waiting to hear from a second plot holder who has done no work. Believed to have moved house. Chippings neeed.
Alan and Clive had a clear up on site in readiness for the BBQ – Saturday June 25th.
Boscombe end gate has been found unlocked – please ensure the lock is fully engaged.
Bull Meadow Report:
Grass has been cut by Les. Chippings needed. Lawnmower has been fixed once again – well done Les. Weeds on sprayed plot now dying off. A set of keys has been found outside the gate attached to a key ring. Contact Les if you think they may be yours.
Treasurer’s Report:
Balance: £3655.54. Auction raised £5.85
Water Bill at the moment approx £95.
6X still available (going quickly) £6 per bag see Clive or Alan.
A.O.B.
BBQ Saturday 25th June 5 p.m. – bring some food to cook and something to drink – all welcome. (sorry about short notice)
Open Day on Site: Saturday August 25th – donations of cakes, produce and help will be welcome 10a.m. – 1 p.m.
Some members would like another Association outing this year back to the Canterbury Food Festival, if you are interested and you e-mail me and if we have enough people interested I will do my best to arrange it. (Saturday Sept 24th)
NEXT MEETING FRIDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER TYRELLS HALL 8 P.M.
Veggie Talk: Blight warnings have been received for this area – now is the time to spray before it appears then every 3 weeks after. Shirley tomatoes may be less likely to succombe, also Crimson Crush are supposed to be blight resistant.
Not too late to plant runner beans – you will just get a later crop