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MEETING – NOVEMBER 2022

MEETING SEPTEMBER 2022

Present:

P. Jay, M. Runeckles, K. Pearce, R. Pearce, A. Davison, C. Davison, J. Bishop, S. Cheeseman, C. Cheeseman, C. Robertson, C. Collins, A. Collins, S. Simmonds, A. Kledcha, W.Alabaster, J. Alabaster, A. Osborn, T. Dady, J. Dady.

Apologies:

T. Whibberley, L. Dartnell, G. Impey -Thomas, S. Beech, J. Beech, M. Barnes.

Matters Arising:

Complains procedure has been added to the Tenancy Agreement. Canterbury trip has been cancelled.

Rosedale Road Report:

Couple of water leaks fixed. Driveway has been cleared of loose rocks. Scalpings with tarmac will be laid (paid for out of scrape money funds) £5 per ton – 8 ton needed. No more bonfires will be held on the car park because of the plastic waterpipes underneath.

Chadwell Allotment shop has peat based  potting compost in stock, but will be getting no more , if you need it get it now. Open Sunday   9 – 1

The two IBCs in the Boscombe end car park are not filling, will be investigated.

Squirrels are becoming a nuisance, you can catch them but then have to “dispatch” them, cannot let them go anywhere. Apparently putting sweaty socks on sweet corn deters them!

Hand rail on slope is breaking down, it will be removed on the straight path eventually, but left on the actual slope.

12 names on waiting list.

Bull Meadow Report:

Compost and chippings needed. Still waiting for long scaffold boards to become available.

Council will coppice the trees on their land at the back of Les’s plot.

Treasurer’s Report:

Open day raised £256.31. Thanks to all who helped in any way, well done. Raffle tonight raised £13, well done Sheila and Clive. £30 deposits have been refunded to 7 people, still 5 more outstanding, see Jayne if you paid £50 key deposit please. Subs must be paid by/at the AGM or you will have £10 fine added to the total. Well done to Jayne for persevering with the bank who have made a mess of the hand over from Elaine.  Balance £3748.49.

A.O.B.

Clive R’s estimate of the water bill on Rosedale is £575.00. The dip tanks are definitely working in cutting down our water bills. Several people say they are struggling with this system, but if you have an IBC tank, a hose can be fitted to the tank to make things easier. Your IBC can be refilled for a cost of £3 during dry times. See Clive R or Alan.  It has been difficult to keep polytunnels watered during this dry season.

The next meeting will be the AGM on Friday 14^th October when committee members will be elected.

Chris will be standing down as Secretary at the AGM after around 18 years, about time someone younger took on the job now! If you are willing to help out the society by becoming secretary or a committee member, please let me know a.s.a.p.

There will be an Agenda at the AGM, if you would like anything raised, please let me know and I will add it, as only items on the agenda will be discussed.

Clive Robertson is now acting chair of the Thurrock Allotment Steering Group. There is talk of the new contracts with the Council being for 7 years at a cost of £35 – to be raised annually. More info when available.     

Bonfire night will be Saturday 5^th November from 5 p.m. all welcome, bring food to cook on the BBQ and a drink.

Competition at the AGM – 1-3 best below, 1-3 best above, bring your produce along.

Do not cut off brussell tops  before you have used your sprouts, or the sprouts will not grow.

NEXT MEETING FRIDAY 14^TH OCTOBER (AGM) 7.30 P.M TYRELLS HALL CLUB.