Hi All
Just a short note to pass on the sad news that Ray Burkey a previous longstanding Rosedale Road Allotment member passed away in his sleep recently.
A service will be held at 10.15am East Chapel Upminster Crematorium this Thursday 14th March.
Andrew (chair)
Kiwi fruit does well on allotments, Martin grows bucket fulls of them that he sells on the stalls.
Martin to be asked about dates for stalls at the garden centre this year.
Sales of produce from RR site to start around end of June and dates notified to immediate locality. Also, try to arrange Open Day earlier so that this can be advertised on Facebook. Date to be confirmed at next meeting.
A.Klecha, L.Dartnell, G.Ashurst, K.Fisher, C.Robertson, K.Walsh, E.Henry, B.Henry, R.Cherry, M.Cherry, G.Nicholson, E.Stevens, M.Barnes, D.Smith, C.Cheeseman, S.Cheeseman.
J.Guerrero, A.Collins, C.Collins, D.Brown.
Folding tables-Russell has some that could be borrowed. But Clive R said this summer will be looking to do a sale of produce every couple of weeks so will still look into buying something. Russell also said he could make one from pallets.
Trees in the cemetery have been cut back where they were hanging over the allotments. The council may have to do some more work next year.
Clive R spoke to Martin at the garden centre regarding giving a talk. Hopefully will be able to attend in March but will not know until nearer the time.
Work party will go ahead Sunday 17th February 10-12. There was a unanimous vote that Alan will provide Bacon Rolls, which will be paid for from funds!
Manure at Car Park end, no chippings. No manure or chippings at the other end.
Grass cutter may need new blades, but Andrew said they could possibly be sharpened. Clive R is looking into this.
Plot at end next to field is now vacant but will not re-let as difficult to work. Discussions around how to use- clear and cover with membrane/plant trees/woodchip/seating area/grow potatoes/use for bonfires.
Have manure, wood chips gone down.
Steve’s plot being worked.
Andrew cut down an Ash tree on one plot.
Work Party will be Sunday 24th February 10-12.
Scalpings needed for front end of drive.
Discussion around clearing old nursery site, some people may be able to help. Andrew said a digger couldn’t be used due to sewer pipes running across the area. It is registered as a Nature Reserve, few years left to run. Russell will speak to lease holder.
There are 6 names on the waiting list and no vacant plots.
Balance as at 31.1.19 is £4533.19.
Insurance was paid in January- £314.84, plus Donation of £50 to Tyrells Hall for use of room.
Income from Gro-Organic £20, Rent £18. Raffle raised £15.16, thanks to Sheila
Tony Briggs had a heart attack a couple of weeks ago, blockage found and stent fitted. Now home and doing well.
Chris and Vic Pellerini have now moved away after 28years on the allotment, and were also founder members of the Association. It was agreed to send card and flowers, Sheila to arrange.
Sad news that P.Singh from Bull Meadow died a few weeks ago.
If Martin is able to attend our next meeting, perhaps thought could be given to questions to ask him on the night.
Tomato “MOUNTAIN MAGIC: resistant to cracking on vine, highly resistant to early blight, fully resistant to British strains of late blight and verticillium and fusarium wilt.
Now is the time to plant bare rooted fruit bushes. Seeds can be soaked overnight in water to encourage germination.
L. Dartnell, A. Collins, C. Collins, S. Cheeseman, J. Record, E. Stevens, E. Henry, D. Brown, A. Klecha S. Klecha, C. Robertson, G. Nicholson, J. Priest, S. Maloney, L. Roast, K. Fisher, J. Ashurst, R. Childs,K. Pearce, J. Pearce, M. Barnes, D. Smith
K. Walsh
Many thanks to Elaine for organising our quiz night and to Jackie for helping her, a good time was had by all, Winners were: Sheila, Clive, Alan and Chris.
Thanks to George, Norman and Clive R for helping to tidy up the site – it was appreciated.
The plot holder of No.43 is to be asked if they wish to be moved, it is felt that the plot is almost unworkable owing to the brambles that grow through from the field.
Please leave scrap metal by the main gate ready for the next trip. Scrap money has paid for 3 lots of manure, and petrol money. There is a balance of £35.60 in the kitty.
More manure ordered.
Some work started on overgrown plot.
Large willow fell on access drive which Andrew dealt with – thanks go to Andrew.
There are 6 names on the waiting list
£4,833.03 balance.
Seed order raised £16.26 (Not everyone paid their extra £1) Come on own up!
Raffle raised £25(Well done Sheila)
It was agreed to donate £50 to Tyrells Hall for the use of the room.
Unwanted Xmas gifts would be appreciated to go in our raffle.
A couple of folding tables are needed for our open days etc.
The Council turned up to cut the trees in the cemetery, took one look, decided that the trees were too big and left – watch this space.
Chadwell Allotment Association will be opening on Sunday 20TH January for seed potatoes, seeds, canes etc. £1 membership, you can save this on just one purchase. Please support this voluntarily run organisation or we will lose it.
WORK PARTIES FOR BOTH SITES SUNDAY 17TH FEBRUARY 10 A.M. TO NOON – (tbc) ALL HELP APPRECIATED. N.B. There was talk of bacon sarnies!
ATA are talking of having a Thurrock Allotment stall at the Orsett Show this year. Clive is going to ask Martin (from Smith’s Nursery) if he can come and give another talk in March. Thanks to all who attended and help build/feed the bonfire on bonfire night.
NEXT MEETING FRIDAY 8TH FEBRUARY 8 P.M TYRELLS HALL CLUB – ALL WELCOME.
Still time to plant broad beans, garlic, some varieties of peas
Cover leeks with Enviromesh in March to protect them from Allium Fly.
S. Cheeseman, A. Collins, C. Collins, L. Dartnell, A. Osborn, D. Osborn, A. Gorringe, E. Stevens, A. Klecha, K. Walsh.
E. Henry, J. Guerrero, C. Cheeseman.
Gro-organic available £6 per bag, see Alan C, or Clive R.
Manure needed.
Plot Numbers need to be put up on plots.
Mosaic Homes builders have damaged a sewerpipe, hopefully this will not affect the site.
Alan thanked Kevin, Clive R, George and Norman for their help on site.
Two letters have been sent to members of un-worked plots – no response so far, they do risk eviction.
Manure on site.
Andrew to contact a plot holder regarding non cultivation.
Balance £4845.22.
Water paid – Rosedale £683.46, Bull Meadow £198.11.
Raffle raised £6 (thanks to Sheila)
Next year members will be asked via minutes if they want a Kings Seed Catalogue, if we do not hear from them, it will be assumed the catalogue is not needed by them.
Well done to our competition winners: Sue Maloney – best above ground and Alan Collins – best below ground.
NEXT MEETING FRIDAY DECEMBER 7TH 8 p.m. TYRELLS HALL WILL BE A QUIZ NIGHT. Members and families welcome, bring 1 horticultural question each and nibbles.
AGM AGENDA – 2018
Agenda
PRESENT
APOLOGIES
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
MATTERS ARISING
ROSEDALE ROAD REPORT
BULL MEADOW REPORT
TREASURER’S REPORT
Break/Raffle
USE OF WATER ON SITE
CHAIRMANS’S REPORT
ELECTION OF COMMITTEE
COST PER ROD/MEMBERSHIP
PLOT 4N
MOST IMPROVED PLOT AWARD
VEG. COMP. 1-3 FINEST ABOVE, 1-3 FINEST BELOW
Next AGM – FRIDAY 11TH OCTOBER 2019.
NB: NO OTHER BUSINESS WILL BE DISCUSSED AT THE AGM
AGM – 2017
Present:
Dartnell, M. Watts, S. Watts, G. Nicholson, C. Cheeseman, S. Cheeseman, A. Colllins, Collins, E. Stevens, M. Barnes, D. Smith, S. Maloney, L. Roast, B. Henry, E. Henry, Klecha, C.Robertson(first half) B. Rollings, S. Carter, A. Osborn, D. Osborn, J.Lane, Turnnidge, S. Turnnidge, C. Maloney.(second half)
Apologies:
J. Guerrero, M. Hughes, M. Kennedy, K. Walsh.
Matters Arising:
Trees in cemetery still need to be lopped. Andrew will contact Thurrock Council.
Rosedale Road Report:
All plots taken, waiting for manure delivery. Main gates will be closed while drive is repaired, date will be emailed to members. Machinery at Rosdale is available for members from both sites. Thanks to the members who helped at the work party.
Bull Meadow Report:
Plums were stolen when gate was left unlocked. Please make sure gate is locked at all times.
One plot neglected. Mower looks to be on its’ last legs. We may have to purchase a new one in the future.
Treasurer’s Report:
Balance £5477.12 (£50 peppercorn rent paid to Thurrock Council)
14 members paid online. Raffle raised £18 (thanks Sheila & Clive)
It was agreed to purchase 12 fold up chairs.
Use of Water on Site:
Estimated costs = RR £500, BM = £300 (Andrew will query BM invoice with Water Board.
PLEASE USE WATER WISELY, Wherever possible water before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m. If you have to water in the sun, best to use a watering can as spray can harm plants and cause leaf burn. Fill IBC’s with rain water.
CHAIRMANS REPORT 2017
It’s our 14th Association AGM as a self managed site. Welcome and thank you for attending tonight.
What a lovely early warm spring we had this year compared to last year’s wet and cold one. However the late frosts took their toll on the tree fruit blossom, our own Apple crop was very limited this year.
Since the last AGM we have held a Bonfire BBQ, Christmas Quiz, Summer BBQ and an NSALG open day.
Also Chris Collins our Secretary once again organised another successful day trip to the Canterbury Food & Drink Festival, where we were blessed with good weather, and I know a good time was had by all who went.
I would like to thank everyone who has attended these events, and I am sure you would like to once again show your appreciation for Chris for organising the Canterbury trip & all her work as secretary.
Martin Smith from Smith’s G/C also held his produce stalls again. In July we held our 1st stall and raised £120 our 2nd stall will be on Sunday 15th October between 10am-1pm hopefully we can match that figure. All your excess produce will be welcome at the stall (or contact Bev Rollings on G.T 408984).
I believe there will be another joint allotments stall at Christmas to raise money for charity. Produce especially Jam’s pickles, Relishes or chutneys will be gratefully received.
Our own NSALG Open day held at Rosedale Road site raised £220.
Once again thanks go to all whom provided produce & cakes, helped or attended.
A major step forward this year was the resolution of the Conifer hedge with Mosaic homes. With the hedge finally removed at their expense, hopefully we shall have no more issues with the site as it is due for redevelopment.
We had a particular eventful week in summer at Bull Meadow site this year, with a Sewage leak, water leak & the notice board damaged by a fallen tree. Thankfully after considerable work by the council’s contractors all have been remedied.
Unfortunately this year, George Stewart from Rosedale Rd site passed away. His body was interred in Scotland his native country.
Our thoughts once again go to his family.
I would like to thank both site managers Alan Collins (assisted by Clive Robertson and Tony Briggs at Rosedale Rd) & Les Dartnell at Bull Meadow for all their hard work throughout the year, Our new Treasurer Elaine Stevens, Membership secretary Sheila Cheeseman, seed secretary Jane Priest & Auditor Craig Gibson, committee members Clive Cheeseman & Lorraine Roast, also Mark Kennedy for running our website, rrbm.co.uk.
Last year’s most improved plot was Nick Smith’s plot from Rosedale Road Site; who received a sack of Grow Organic, this year’s winner will be announced later.
This year we have a new Competition, along with some hand carved trophies which shall be engraved with the winners’ names for posterity to be returned at the next AGM.
Good luck & happy growing
Andrew Klecha (Chairman)
Election of Committee:
In the absence of any nominations, the existing committee agreed to carry on.
Cost per rod:
It was agreed not to raise the cost per rod at this time
Most improved plot:
was awarded to John Wakeley, plot 48a Bull Meadow – well done.
Veg competition:
Best Above: 1st – E. Stevens
Joint 2nd: C. Cheeseman, A. Collins, E. Henry
Best Below: 1st S. Maloney, 2nd G. Nicholson, 3rd L. Dartnell.
Well done to all who entered.
NEXT AGM FRIDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2018 AT TYRELLS HALL 8 P.M.
MEETING – SEPTEMBER 2018
Present:
C.Robertson, A. Osborn, D. Osborn, T. Gudge, A. Collins, C. Collins, M. Hughes, Dartnell, G. Nicholson, A. Klecha, S. Carter, E. Stevens, S. Klecha, K. Walsh, S. Maloney, Record, S. Record.
Apologies:
J. Osborne, J. Guerrero, E. Henry, L. Roast.
Matters Arising:
Canterbury trip has been cancelled due to lack of numbers. The Summer BBQ was well attended, and thanks go to everyone who turned up for the work party beforehand. They did a brilliant job.
Rosedale Road Report:
Manure needed for October. Clive R has made new posts for plot numbers (thanks Clive)
Our thanks go to leaflet distributers, tea makers’, cake makers’ , for the produce donated and to all who helped in any way at our open day.
Work has been started on Mosaic Homes. Last of Gro-organic sold, Alan, Clive and Elaine will look into ordering more. WATER WILL BE TURNED OFF 1ST OCTOBER.
Bull Meadow Report:
Lawnmower working a treat, scrap on site. Two tables were on site, but have disappeared (come on own up!) They were going to be used on site for BBQs etc. Please make sure you do not alter the combination of the lock when leaving (1 is stuck on there as no-one now knows the combination) spare put on. A strimmer from Rosedale will be given to Bull Meadow. John has repaired the barbed wire (thank you for your work) For Safety reasons, can you please make sure all paths are kept clear. We do not encourage the use of carpets on site, as chemicals can leak out into the ground, and it is not easily disposed of, please use cheap tarpaulins to cover ground for the winter. (these can be folded down when not in use) WATER WILL BE TURNED OFF 1ST OCTOBER.
Treasurer’s Report:
Balance as at 31st July (Year End) £4,130.25, the booked have been audited by Craig Gibson, out thanks go to him for doing this. Open day raised approx £250.
Rents are beginning to come in, 15 paid on line. Raffle raised £15 (thanks Sheila)
A.O.B.
Anyone interested in 3 apple trees contact Elaine. NB. You will have to dig them out. We will look into holding more open days during the growing season, Clive R is willing to set up a small stall by the gate during the year (notice to be given via e-mail)
BONFIRE NIGHT : Saturday 3rd November, all welcome, bring food to cook and some drink. 5p.m. start.
QUIZ NIGHT: Friday 7th December, more details nearer the time.
If any member wants anything added to the agenda for the AGM, please email Chris, also if anyone would like to stand/nominate someone as a committee member email Chris (we will not be offended!)
At the last ATM meeting it was asked if anyone was interested in obtaining an IBC tank, 5 members present were. See Clive R.
Veggie Competition at next meeting:
Best up to 3 overground (e.g. 3 same variety tomatoes etc. or 3 different variety tomatoes)
Best up to 3 underground (e.g. 3 same variety parsnips etc. or 3 different variety parsnips)
p.s. NOT 1 brussel, 1 cabbage, 1 cauli!!!!!! (for clarity) or for Kevin!!
Chadwell Allotment Shop is open until November Membership £1, but you can save that on one purchase.
PLEASE NOTE THAT SUBS MUST BE PAID BY (OR AT) THE NEXT MEETING OR £10 WILL BE ADDED TO YOUR INVOICE FOR LATE PAYMENT.
NEXT MEETING FRIDAY 12TH OCTOBER A.G.M. TYRELLS HALL 8 P.M.