Veggie Talk – June 2018
Plant Christmas potatoes in late summer, seems no-one has had much success though. Seed potatoes are sprayed 20 times with anti blight chemicals.
WE HAVE HAD BLIGHT WARNINGS: SPRAY WITH BORDAUX MIX OR SIMILAR EVERY 3 WEEKS and DO NOT water potatoes/tomatoes on the foliage as this encourages blight. Cut infected haulms of potatoes right down and leave for 2 weeks before harvesting.
MEETING – JUNE 2018
Present:
L. Dartnell, C. Collins,, A. Osborn, D. Osborn, R. Cherry, M. Cherry, C. Cheeseman, Cheeseman, J. Record, S. Record, A. Klecha, J. Guerrero, E. Henry, E. Stevens, S. Carter, Nicholson, C. Robertson, D. Smith, M. Barnes.
Apologies:
L. Roast, A. Collins, K. Walsh, M. Hughes.
Matters Arising:
Letters or emails have been sent to plot holders of neglected plots, it was agreed that the tenants of uncultivated plots will not have their agreement renewed in October. We received complaints of a plot holder having a large fire causing lots of smoke on the Rosedale Site, please consider our neighbours as they can and do complain to the Council.
OUR OPEN DAY WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY 18TH AUGUST. Donations of spare produce/ preserves would be appreciated, and home-made cakes (Also, any help on the day)Clive R will arrange fliers. (Thanks Clive)
CANTERBURY FOOD & DRINK FESTIVIAL IS ON 22ND SEPTEMBER, if there is enough interest, I will try to arrange a coach (cost usually around £17 pp) Please contact me via e-mail asap to have your name added to the list – Thank you.
Rosedale Road Report:
Work party urgently needed to tidy up the beds at the Boscombe entrance, this will be held before our Summer BBQ on Saturday 23rd June at around 3 p.m. (BBQ at 5 p.m.) Help appreciated, even if only an hour of your time) Broken lid on water meter to be reported.
Bull Meadow Report:
Les has broken his strimmer trying to strim an overgrown plot, it was agreed to pay for repair. One plot extremely overgrown.
Treasurer’s Report:
Raffle raised £14.5. Balance after water bills paid (£31.80 – Rosedale and £107 Bull Meadow) stands t £4,101.33.
A.O.B.
The old Bull Meadow nursery site is to be used for training Council Workers, it was suggested that we ask if they would like to use our overgrown plots as well.
The cost of our plots is £2.90 per rod, average costs of Council Run sites per plot is £105.00
What a bargain we are!
Most Data Protection forms have been returned – thank you.
As mentioned above, our BBQ at Rosedale will be held on Saturday 23rd June 5.p.m. bring some food to cook and something to drink (also a spare hour before to help with the work party appreciated).
National Gardens Open Day 1st July 2p.m. – 5 p.m. Hilldrop, Laindon Road, Horndon on Hill admission £5 there is a turf roof house and 3 fishponds and lots of other things to see.
NEXT MEETING FRIDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2018 TYRELLS HALL 8 P.M. ALL WELCOME
Veggie Talk – May 2018
Andy K will be putting up info regarding blight on the notice-boards. Potatoes and tomatoes should not be watered on foliage as this encourages blight – please read it if you can. Chicken manure should be put into compost bin as it is strong and will burn plants.
Time to get planting, almost anything!
MEETING – MAY 2018
Present:
Dartnell, A. Collins, C. Collins, A. Klecha, K. Walsh, C. Cheeseman, S. Cheeseman, Kennedy, A. Osborn, D. Osborn, E. Stevens, J. Guerrero, M. Barnes.
Apologies:
L. Roast
Matters Arising:
A bottle of spirit has been purchased for truck driver who worked on Bull Meadow as agreed.
Rosedale Road Report:
Several plots overgrown emails sent, letters to be sent to 2 plot holders who did not respond to emails. One plot is to be re-let. Chippings and manure needed.
Please leave any scrap metal in pen by manure at main gate.
If any member has a spare 10 minutes, weeds need to be pulled at Boscombe end, (too late for a work party as we are all busy on our own plots) it would be appreciated. Andy K will collect logs from Rosedale to put at sides of new road to try to prevent spreading.
Bull Meadow Report:
One plot is to be re-let. Pedestrian gate is easier now.
Visitor in a caravan gained entry by breaking lock on bar gate and then kindly left his rubbish, we are waiting for the Council to fix this (Andy has put a temporary lock on)
Our best wishes go to Trevor G for his speedy recovery. Alan is to meet with someone who will then let us know if it is possible to get a container on site. Andy K has obtained a petrol mower which Les will ask his brother in law to look at and get working. Manure and chippings on site.
Treasurer’s Report: Raffle raised £10, Balance £4266.63. We are waiting for revised water bills for both sites as they both seemed excessive. (Thanks to Elaine for following this up)
A.O.B:
Andy will try to get an IBC tank for Kevin W.
National Allotment week is 13-19th August, we hope to have our open day on Saturday 18th, this will be confirmed at the next meeting, Clive R will have flyers printed when the date is confirmed.
We will be entering both sites in the Thurrock in Bloom contest to support them. It would be appreciated if plots are cultivated and reasonably tidy (as stated in your agreements)
Inspections will be carried out as usual.
This year’s Canterbury Food Festival is Saturday 22nd September if anyone is interested in going, or if you have any other suggestions please let me know before the next meeting as it is the last one before September.
NEXT MEETING FRIDAY 8TH JUNE 2018 at TYRELLS HALL 8 P.M ALL MEMBERS WELCOME.
MEETING – APRIL 2018
Present:
Osborn, A. Osborn, C. Robertson, C. Cheeseman, S. Cheeseman, J. Record, G. Nicholson, A. Collins, C. Collins, A. Klecha, K. Walsh, E. Stevens, D. Smith, M. Barnes, J. Guerrero, Dartnell, E. Henry, B. Henry.
Apologies:
Lorraine Roast.
Our thanks go to Martin Smith, from Smith’s Nursery for attending our meeting and giving a very interesting talk on soil nutrition and allotments, and thanks for carrot seeds and seed potatoes. It was enjoyed by all present and was very informative.
Matters Arising:
Work on the Bull Meadow approach road has almost been completed at a cost so far of £510. Another 3-4 loads of granite type 1 is still needed – cost approx £150 – agreed by all present. It was also agreed to get a bottle of spirit for the truck driver, as he did not charge for his time
Rosedale Road Report:
Work party did not take place due to the bad weather. The water has not been turned on yet – again because of the wet weather conditions. Please put any scrap you have into the area by the manure pen at the main gate. There are pallets on site for members use.
Bull Meadow Report:
Pedestrian gate is sticking, but should right itself as the weather improves (clay soil causes it to move) One plot holder has let us know that they will be unable to work their plot for around 3 months due to ill health – we wish them a speedy recovery. Alan will ask his contact to visit the site to ascertain if it is possible to get a small container on site. Water not yet turned on.
Treasurer’s Report:
Balance £4.701.97 (£510 invoice to for Bull Meadow Work to be paid)
Raffle raised £15.50 (Thanks to Sheila & Clive)
A.O.B
The December meeting for the Quiz night will be 7th and not the 14th of the month.
Clive Robertson has forms for entry into the Allotments Thurrock in Bloom Competition.
(Best Site/Best Plot) We are entering this to support them and it would be good to see that all plot are worked and tidy, if you are having problems or intend to give up your plot, could you let us know asap – thank you. If you wish to enter your plot, see Clive for a form.
The house wall by the Boscombe Road entrance looks to be in a very dangerous state, also the manhole is broken – PLEASE BE CAREFUL.
An eye should be kept on the plans for the re-development of Mosaic Homes regarding a walk way at the top end of Rosedale Road.
NEXT MEETING FRIDAY 11TH MAY 2018 TYRELLS HALL 8 P.M. – ALL WELCOME.
Veggie Talk – March 2018
Onions can be started off in modules to root, making it harder for birds to pull them out of the ground. Blackberries etc: cut old wood as they will fruit on new growth.
MEETING – MARCH 2018
Present:
C.Collins, A. Osborn, D. Osborn, S. Cheeseman, C. Cheeseman, G. Nicholson, E. Stevens, E. Henry, Klecha, C. Robertson.
Apologies:
Roast, A. Collins, P. Jay, M. Jay, J. Guerrero, M. Hughes, L. Dartnell, K. Walsh.
Matters Arising:
Work party at Rosedale was cancelled due to the bad weather. Bull Meadow approach: work will be started this Thursday(weather permitting) Actual cost unknown, depending on how many loads of – scalpings = £20 per load and Granite type 1 £50 per load, driver and digger £225.
Rosedale Road Report:
Thanks to Clive, George and Norman for their work on the fence at Boscombe end car park. Clive and Alan painted he machine shed – well done. There is a storage area beside the manure pen at the main entrance for scrap metal – keep it coming, funds to the society.
Two deliveries of manure paid for from scrap funds, £22 left. Roof on shed on 4N (used for produce for selling days) repaired by Clive and Alan. This plot has been part rotovated ready for spare plants from plotholders. Gro-Organic available £6 – see Alan of Clive. Driveway entrance has been tidied.
Plot 4N will be used for produce this year and we will discuss if it is to be re-let it at the AGM.
Bull Meadow Report:
All fine, woodchip and manure on site.
Treasurer’s Report:
Balance £4,701.45 (keep an eye out of fold up tables)
A.O.B.
WORK PARTY AT ROSEDALE ROAD SUNDAY 8TH APRIL 10 – 12NOON TO HELP ON PLOT 4N.
WORK PARTY AT BULL MEADOW SUNDAY 25TH MARCH 10-12 NOON (BRUSHCUTTER NEEDED)
ANY HELP APPRECIATED.
Thurrock in Bloom is being resurrected in a small way, there will be prizes for Best Allotment Site, Best Allotment Plot and a school prize. Cive R will let us have more details when he attends the next meeting of TASG Tuesday 3rd April 7.30 Belmont Hall, Parker Road, Grays, all welcome.
Martin Smith has kindly agreed to attend the next meeting Friday 13th April to give us a talk and information about soil nutrition, please prepare any questions you have for him.
Present:
C.Collins, A. Osborn, D. Osborn, S. Cheeseman, C. Cheeseman, G. Nicholson, E. Stevens, E. Henry,
Apologies:
Matters Arising:
Work party at Rosedale was cancelled due to the bad weather. Bull Meadow approach: work will be started this Thursday(weather permitting) Actual cost unknown, depending on how many loads of – scalpings = £20 per load and Granite type 1 £50 per load, driver and digger £225.
Rosedale Road Report:
Thanks to Clive, George and Norman for their work on the fence at Boscombe end car park. Clive and Alan painted he machine shed – well done. There is a storage area beside the manure pen at the main entrance for scrap metal – keep it coming, funds to the society.
Two deliveries of manure paid for from scrap funds, £22 left. Roof on shed on 4N (used for produce for selling days) repaired by Clive and Alan. This plot has been part rotovated ready for spare plants from plotholders. Gro-Organic available £6 – see Alan of Clive. Driveway entrance has been tidied.
Plot 4N will be used for produce this year and we will discuss if it is to be re-let it at the AGM.
Bull Meadow Report:
All fine, woodchip and manure on site.
Treasurer’s Report: Balance £4,701.45 (keep an eye out of fold up tables)
A.O.B. WORK PARTY AT ROSEDALE ROAD SUNDAY 8TH APRIL 10 – 12NOON TO HELP ON PLOT 4N.
WORK PARTY AT BULL MEADOW SUNDAY 25TH MARCH 10-12 NOON (BRUSHCUTTER NEEDED)
ANY HELP APPRECIATED.
Thurrock in Bloom is being resurrected in a small way, there will be prizes for Best Allotment Site, Best Allotment Plot and a school prize. Cive R will let us have more details when he attends the next meeting of TASG Tuesday 3rd April 7.30 Belmont Hall, Parker Road, Grays, all welcome.
Martin Smith has kindly agreed to attend the next meeting Friday 13th April to give us a talk and information about soil nutrition, please prepare any questions you have for him.
Veggie Talk:
Onions can be started off in modules to root, making it harder for birds to pull them out of the ground. Blackberries etc: cut old wood as they will fruit on new growth.
MEETING FINISHED AT 8.55!!!!!!
NEXT MEETING: FRIDAY 13TH APRIL 8 P.M. TYRELLS HALL CLUB – ALL WELCOME.
MEETING FINISHED AT 8.55!!!!!!
NEXT MEETING: FRIDAY 13TH APRIL 8 P.M. TYRELLS HALL CLUB – ALL WELCOME.
Veggie Talk – February 2018
Plant onions/shallots, broad beans. Gro-organic available £6 per bag. See Alan or Clive.
MEETING – FEBRUARY 2018
Present:
Collins, A. Collins, L. Dartnell, C. Watts. S. Cheeseman, C. Cheeseman, A. Osborn, Osborn, K. Walsh, E. Stevens, E. Henry, J. Guerrero, C. Robertson, K. Fisher, Ashurst, M. Barnes, G. Nicholson, L. Roast.
Apologies:
A. Klecha, C. Gibson, D. Gibson, M. Hughes, S. Maloney.
Matters Arising:
New Smiths Garden Centre Cards are available. Sheila will distribute them.
Rosedale Road Report:
No Manure. No problems.
Bull Meadow Report:
Manure on site. Work party on the 11th March has been deferred. DTBA. It was agreed to pay for the cost of repair to the approach road to the site. Cost of digger plus driver £225, plus the cost of scalping. It was agreed by all present to look into getting a small container for tool storage after the work on the drive has been completed.
Allotment member Chris Bell has passed away – condolences to his family.
Treasurer’s Report:
Donation of £50 has been paid to Tyrells Hall for the use of the meeting room. Elaine will contact Mark Kennedy to see if we owe him for the cost of the Web Site. Les is owed £20 he paid for manure. Raffle raised £14.50 (thanks to Sheila and Clive) Alan has £58 in his account from scrap money which will be used to pay for manure. Balance £4775.95.
A.O.B
Clive R. purchased a Mantis 2 stroke rotovator from Chadwell Allotment Shop, it was agreed by all present that the Society pay for this for use on site. Cost £80.
THERE WILL BE A WORK PARTY AT ROSEDALE ROAD ON SUNDAY 4TH MARCH 9.30 – 12 NOON. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
NEXT MEETING FRIDAY 9TH MARCH 8 P.M. TYRELLS HALL – ALL MEMBERS WELCOME.
Allotment Shop
Chadwell Allotment Shop will be open from 21st January Sunday 9.30-12 and Wednesday 12-2 p.m. for seed potatoes, seeds and all your allotment needs. Located at the far end of Oxford Avenue (opposite Chadwell Club)