MEETING JUNE 2019

Present:

B. Childs, A. Collins, C. Collins, A. Davison, C. Davison, E. Stevens, L. Dartnell, D. Smith, K. Fisher,G. Ashurst, G. Nicholson, S. Cheeseman, C. Cheeseman, E. Henry, B. Henry, J. Guerrero, R. Cherry, M. Cherry, A. Klecha, A. Osborn, D. Osborn, C. Robertson, K. Walsh, S. Maloney, L. Roast.

Apologies:

None

Matters Arising:

Flyers have been printed for the Open Day – Saturday 17^th August. Clive and several volunteers will deliver them the week before. Any spare produce/ home made cakes and help would be appreciated on the day 10 – 1 p.m. Andrew has posters from the NSALG.

Please consider our neighbours if you have to have a SMALL bonfire. Do not burn green stuff as this causes lots of smoke. One plot holder has been evicted due to non-cultivation, it was decided that if plots are not worked that we will be more strict to avoid them being handed over in un-workable states. An exisiting plot holder has shown an interest, and it was decided that he will be offered it rent free for the remainder of the year, but if it is not cleared by October, they will not be offered the plot permanently.

Our annual BBQ is next Saturday June 22^nd, with a short work party before hand as Alan and a few others have done most of the work! 4p.m. for the work party, 5 p.m. for the BBQ. Bring some food to cook and some drink, families and friends welcome.

Rosedale Road Report:

Bark has been delivered from Thurrock Council, there is more in the pipeline (which may be used to cover the end plot at the field end of site.  Alan and Stuart are going to move a tap that is sticking out onto the main pathway.

When new tenants take on a plot, if they have not worked the allotment by the 10 week period as per their agreement, they will not be allowed to carry on and the plot will be re-let.

Bull Meadow Report:

SOMEONE HAS DUMPED WEED ENCRUSTED MEMBRANE ON SITE, ALSO A BUILDERS BAG IN THE RED BIN  Please dispose of your own rubbish off-site and do not expect others to do this for you.

Also, only SCRAP METAL is to be put on the pile, nothing else. 

Manure on site.

Membership:

7 names on the waiting list

Treasurer’s Report:

Balance £4152.78. (Gro organic paid for)

Raffle raised £24 (thanks Sheild/Clive)

A.O.B:

The outing to Deal has been booked Saturday 7^th September £17.50 pp. Leaving Chadwell Club at 9.20 and the Oaks at 9.30. There could possibly be 2 tickets spare. Will let you know.

Our sites will be entered in the Thurrock in Bloom contest, if anyone would like to enter their individual plot, see Clive Robertson. TASG are having a stall at the Orsett Show and are looking for volunteers to man/woman it

Competition at AGM October 1-3 best above ground, 1-3 best below (same type)

NEXT MEETING:  FRIDAY 13^TH SEPTEMBER

MEETING MAY 2019

Present:

L. Dartnell, A. Collins, C. Collins, S. Carter, G. Nicholson, S. Cheeseman, C. Cheeseman, E. Stevens, D. Smith, J. Guerrero, A. Osborn, A. Klecha.

Apologies:

B. Childs, K. Walsh, C. Robertson, E. Henry, S. Maloney, L. Roast.

Matters Arising:

Outing to Deal Food and Drink Festival £17.50 (non-refundable unless tickets can be re-sold) Pick up from Chadwell Club and The Oaks. Approx 9.30 – return 4.30. If you are interested, please let me know and I will book it if i get the numbers. (Payment as soon as trip confirmed please)

Andrew will drop more paving slabs to both sites.

Rosedale Road Report:

Manure on site, no chippings. Emails/letters were sent to plot holders with neglected plots. Two replied that they will be working them soon, no reply from the third, he will have a letter hand posted to say that if we have not heard within two weeks it will be presumed he no longer wants the plot.

Please do not dump your weeds anywhereon the site – they should be composted or burned when they are dry.

We have had complaints regarding a bonfire on a bank holiday Monday. This caused a lot of smoke during the day. Please be considerate towards neighbouring houses and other plot holders and do not burn fresh weeds as this causes the smoke. After 6 p.m. is the best time if you have to have a bonfire.

Any spare veggie plants can be left on plot 4N by the shed for planting and selling to raise funds on our open day.

Bull Meadow Report:

All plots worked. Sewer leakage reported to water board. Manure due to be delivered on Monday. Chippings needed. Vince Offord will be handing papers to Sheila regarding the old nursery site. Why?

Membership: 8 names on waiting list.

All plots worked. Sewer leakage reported to water board. Manure due to be delivered on Monday. Chippings needed. Vince Offord will be handing papers to Sheila regarding the old nursery site. Why?

Membership: 8 names on waiting list.

Treasurer’s Report:

£4,513.05 balance.  Raffle raised £13

A.O.B:

Saturday 17^TH AugustT. 10-1 p.m. Donations of produce, cakes and help will be appreciated.

BBQ Saturday 22^ND June – Work party beforehand to clear weeds from Boscombe end

Come and work up an appetite! Bring some food to cook and something to drink.

Alan will strim Dave Brown’s plot as he is still “off sick”

Gro-Organic should be delivered next week still £6 per bag See Alan of Clive R.

Site inspections will be carried out during June. Please keep your plot cultivated or you risk eviction.

VEGGIE COMPETITION AT AGM. 1-3(SAME) BEST ABOVE AND 1-3(SAME) BEST BELOW

NEXT MEETING FRIDAY 14^TH JUNE 8 P.M. TYRELLS HALL.

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 17^th, 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 28^th September. More info at the next meeting.

BBQ  will be on Saturday 22^nd June.

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

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