Meeting – April 2019

MEETING APRIL 2019

Present:

C. Robertson, A. Collins, C. Collins, G. Nicholson, L. Dartnell, E. Stevens, D. Brown, J. Guerrero,  E. Henry, B. Henry, B. Childs, S. Cheeseman, C. Cheeseman, A. Osborn, D. Osborn, A. Klecha, P. Williams, Mrs. Williams,

Apologies:

K. Walsh, L. Roast.

Matters Arising: 

None

Rosedale Road Report:

Manure on site, paid for from scrap money. Council contacted Andrew regarding rubbish from the site being dumped over the cemetery wall, thanks to all who helped to clear this and to Andrew for taking it to the tip. PLEASE NOTE: Anyone caught throwing rubbish from the site over the cemetery or onto the field will be immediately evicted.

There are two scaffold poles available on plot 33N. See Bob Childs.

There are some seed potatoes (Desiree) under the shelter if anyone needs some – help yourself. The water has been turned on.

One plot holder is to be evicted for non-cultivation and after receiving no reply to phone call/letters.

Bull Meadow Report:

All plots worked.

Chippings and manure needed.

Andy and his friend finished the roadway with scalpings. Invoice will be around £120.

Water has been turned on.

Membership:

8 names on the waiting list.

Treasurer’s Report:

Balance £4,576.65. 

Raffle raised £16 (Thanks to Sheila & Clive)

A.O.B:

The new Council person in charge of Allotments is Mr. Ali. Our lease from the Council runs out in December 2022. Need to contact council during that year.

To enter the site/plot into Thurrock in Bloom please contact Clive Robertson.

ATA will be having a promotional stall at the Orsett Show, more details nearer the time.

Do not make your sheds too comfortable: an illegal immigrant was caught living in one at Stanford. (No sofas and easy chairs)

Our open day will be Saturday August 17th, donations of produce/cakes/help appreciated.

Flyers needed – will look into pricing.

Possible coach trip to either Deal Food & Drink Festival or Canterbury Food & Drink Festival 28th September. More info at the next meeting.

BBQ  will be on Saturday 22nd June.

Andrew will be dropping off some used paving slabs on both sites for member’s use.

NEXT MEETING FRIDAY MAY 10TH TYRELLS HALL CLUB 8 P.M. ALL WELCOME.