MEETING MARCH 2020

Present:

C. Robertson, A. Osborn, D. Osborn, A. Collins, C. Collins, G. Nicholson, S. Cheeseman, C. Cheeseman, A. Klecha, L.Dartnell, S. Maloney, L. Roast, J. Guerrero, E. Stevens, K. Fisher, G. Ashurst, P. Williams, J. Williams, R. Cherry.

Apologies:

K. Walsh, E. Henry, D. Brown.

Matters Arising:

Tenant on Rosedale Road agreed to give up one of his plots.

Correction for opening times of Chadwell Allotment Hut: Wednesday 12 – 2 p.m.  Sunday 9.30 – 12 noon.

Rosedale Road Report:

Thanks to those who helped to move a polytunnel to a different plot. The shed needs clearing on the plot that is now vacant, it will then be re-let a.s.a.p. Thanks to Clive R for mowing the grass paths.

Chippings on site, HOPEFULLY manure will be delivered next week. Boscombe end notice boards needs repairing.

Plot holder notified us he is unwell and needs a bit of time.  (Thanks for letting us know)

Chris contacted Council regarding mast, apparently they still do not know who owns it, I will chase them up again.

The case of the hidden wheelbarrows continues!

Bull Meadow Report:

All plots being worked.

WORK PARTY SUNDAY 15^TH 10-12 noon. HELP MUCH APPRECIATED. A piece of land needs clearing for possible small container, plus other jobs.

Suggestion to build a shelter from pallets. How do Bull Meadow tenants feel about this – let me know via e-mail please.

Fence behind one plot is leaning and needs to be fixed, any pieces of plywood spare please to help with this.

Membership: 

5 names on waiting list.

Treasurer’s Report:

Balance = £5538.41.

Still ongoing issues with water company, should be sorted when next bill received.

Raffle raised £17

A.O.B:

Clive R. helped to deliver letters from TASG to all Allotment sites in Thurrock, their next meeting is 27^th March, Belmont Hall 7 p.m. All welcome to attend. Council run sites charge £108 per plot.

Next Meeting Friday 17^th April (All being well!) Watch this space.

                                        

MEETING FEBRUARY 2020

Present:

C. Collins, A. Collins, S. Cheeseman, C. Cheeseman, E. Stevens, E. Henry, J. Guerrero, B. Childs, G. Nicholson, K. Walsh, C. Robertson.

Apologies:

A.Klecha, D. Brown, L. Dartnell, R. Cherry.

Matters Arising:

None

Rosedale Road Report:

Many thanks to all who turned up to help at the work party, to plot by the field will be rotavated again and chipping will be applied, top end looking good, Clive R. will have another go at the weeds Boscombe end, any help appreciated. Road will be strimmed if we ever get dry weather.

Tap by Alans plot has been moved back to allow easier access to end, thanks to Stuart and Bob for their help.

Chris will phone Council to try to find more information on who owns the mast that was blown over in the storm as this could give access to the site. 

Still waiting for manure delivery.

Bull Meadow Report:

One plot vacant, Sheila will contact next on the list.

Clive C thanks people at the Rosedale work party for help in getting his water container upright.

Membership:

7 names on waiting list.

Treasurer’s Report:

Balance £5546.76.  £50 paid to Tyrells Hall, £38 various stationery, income grow organic £87. 

Raffle raised £10.50

Still waiting for Rosedale Water bill.

Gro Organic still available £6 per bag.

A.O.B:

Clive R has a new HP304 printer cartridge any member can take it for a donation to the society.

Chadwell Allotment Association opening times : Wednesday 9.30 – 12 noon and Saturday 12 noon – 2 p.m. Large bags of compost £4 per bag and other bargains.

Letter to be sent to tenant regarding plot.

Smiths Nursery have herb/cabbage plants in stock.

Box of lime has been donated to the Site.

Next meeting Friday March 13^th 8 p.m. Tyrells Hall.

MEETING JANUARY 2020

Present:

S. Cheeseman, C. Cheeseman, A. Davison, C. Davison, C. Davison, A. Klecha, A. Collins, C. Collins, L. Dartnell, K. Walsh, G. Nicholson, D. Smith, M. Barnes, C. Robertson, E. Stevens, D. Brown, E. Henry, G. Ashurst, K. Fisher, M. Linsdell, M. Cherry, R. Cherry, S. Maloney, L. Roast.

Apologies:

None

Matters Arising:

None

Rosedale Road Report:

Waiting for dry weather to work on grass paths.

Ordered two loads of manure – hopefully they will be delivered next week.

No chippings on site.

Flower bulbs donated by Martin (Smiths Nursery) will be planted on plateau by Keith’s tree, some have been planted in tyres on main bank.

Council have been working in the cemetery and have cleared out the space between allotment side wall and the fence, they have put all the rubbish into the cemetery.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT PLOT HOLDERS SHOULD NOT THROW RUBBISH INTO THIS SPACE – YOU RISK EVICTION IF YOU DO AS THE COUNCIL CAN COME BACK AND COMPLAIN TO US. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CO-OPERATION.

Bull Meadow Report:

All plots being worked, chippings on site, manure needed.

Membership: 

5 names on the waiting list.

Treasurer’s Report:

Balance £5547.76. 

Cost of Quiz Night £27.00,

Site Insurance £314 paid.

A.O.B:

Chadwell Allotment Association opens Sunday 19^th January for seed potatoes etc.

Two meeting dates have been changed because of bank holidays:

April 10^th CHANGED to April 17^th.      May 8^th CHANGED to May 15^th.

TASG (Thurrock Allotment Steering Group) now have a Facebook page and are on wotsapp.

They are concerned that Site leases are due to end Dec. 2022. Their next meeting is Friday 27^th March, Belmont Hall – all welcome to attend.

There is a work party at the Wildlife Community Park, (next to Bull Meadow) Sunday 12^th January, help appreciated, bring your tools! 10 a.m.

WORK PARTIES:  ROSEDALE ROAD SATURDAY 8^TH FEBRUARY 9.30-NOON, AND BULL MEADOW SUNDAY 9^TH FEBRUARY 10-NOON. HELP TO KEEP YOUR SITE IN ORDER IS APPRECIATED

We all have stuff on our plots that we think are useful, but to keep the plots looking tidy this should all be stored in one area on the plot and not scattered about.   Thank you.

Many thanks to Elaine for organising the Christmas Quiz – a good time was had by all.

NEXT MEETING FRIDAY 14^TH FEBRUARY 8 P.M. TYRELLS HALL CLUB – ALL WELCOME.