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AGM October 2026 – Competition Winners

AGM October 2026 – Competition Winners

Best above ground
Joint 1st Place : Andrew Felton (mini squashes) / Jane Fielder (scotch bonnet chillies)
2nd Place : Andrew Klecha (runner beans)

Best below ground
Winner : Andrew Klecha (celeriac x3)
2nd Place : Andrew Felton (red onions x3)

Best conserve/preserve/chutney/cordial
Joint 1st Place : Andrew Felton (plum jam) / Jane Felton (spicy tomato chutney)
Joint 2nd Place : Jane Fielder greengage jam) / Andy Klecha (roasted tomato chutney)
3rd Place : Sue Klecha (elderflower champagne)

Meetings

Meeting – AGM 2026

Meeting – AGM 2026

Rosedale Road and Bull Meadow Allotment Association holds its Annual General Meeting in October each year. Other than in exceptional circumstances, Members have to attend the meeting in order to cast votes and express opinions. Association constitution and financial changes can only be made at the AGM with Members voting.  

7.30PM FRIDAY 2nd OCTOBER 2026 in the UPSTAIRS ROOM TYRELLS HALL CLUB

The minutes from the 2025 AGM and the 2026 AGM agenda are attached below.  Paper copies will be available at the meeting.

The AGM will be followed by the ANNUAL COMPETITION:

  1. Best vegetable grown above ground (up to three of same kind)
  2. Best vegetable grown underground (up to three of same kind)
  3. Best conserve, jam, chutney, relish, pickle made from home-grown or plot-grown produce.

One entry per participant per category.  Everyone who attends the AGM will vote for their favourite in each category.

The Most Improved Plot winner for 2026 will also be announced.

AGM October 2025 minutesDownload

AGM 02102026 agendaDownload
Allotment Tips

Veg Talk – September 2026

Veg Talk – September 2026

Runner Beans have had mixed results this year with most people reporting poor crops, although a variety called White Lady, (meant to be good on dry weather) has produced a decent crop. Spraying/misting runner bean flowers helps them set in dry conditions.


Celeriac has produced a good crop because wheren watering has been more focussed and regular.


When watering in dry conditions, always loosen up the compacted soil first, or make trenches around the crops to form a simple irrigation system. Mulching also helps keep in the moisture

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Fire at Rosedale Road site

Fire at Rosedale Road site

On Sunday evening (16th August) two fire engines were called out to attend a fire at Rosedale Road site.  Luckily no-one was hurt, the fire was quickly controlled and put out.  The plot holder’s shed was badly burnt, plus some tools, and the edge of a few crops.  It is believed that the fire was started by a small group of young teenage boys, unclear if it was deliberate or accidental.  Thankfully the fire was called in by several neighbours, and possibly one of the boys.  One neighbour in particular helped the fire officer to get into the plot, and was then helped by Clive Robertson who had seen the engines go past his house.  Thank you to our neighbours and Clive for dealing with the situation and keeping the committee informed!

This is a stark reminder of how dry the plots are at the moment – we have had some light rain but nowhere near enough yet!

Tony’s burnt shed plot 3S

Burnt shed and Bullace tree at plot 3S

Burnt Bullace behind Tony’s plot

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Open Day -15th August 2026

Open Day – 15th August 2026

A massive thank you to all who helped grow veggies, set up and take down before and after, donated veggies, fruit, plants, tote bags, jams, pickles, cakes, and time!  Together we all helped to raise £391.50 for our funds – a very useful boost!  This year saw Mauro, the Bee Keeper, join us and he sold a very healthy amount of honey plus entertained folk with his bees and lively chat – he has already asked to come back next year.  We also had visitors from committee members of three other local allotment associations so useful links were made, and at least one new person for our waiting list!

Tea stall at Open Day Rosedale Road

Tea, cake and sparkling elderflower stall

Veg stall

Mauro the beekeeper

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Summer BBQ

Summer BBQ

From the BBQ on Sat 11th July

Boules game – Alistair, Shelia, Sue, Caroline, Ade, Cherie, Ivo, Clive & Sharon.

Sheila, Clive, Stuart, Jane, Enge, Ivo, Caroline, Kevin, Sharon, Sue, Cherie & Ade

Allotment Tips

Veg Talk – June 2026

Veg Talk – June 2026

Potatoes

Some early crops, such as Lady Christl, are ready for digging (this particular variety does not flower).

Some potatoes on both sites had frost damage, these will recover but may be ready a little later. The rain came at the right time for the potatoes to swell.


Tender Crops

All tender crops, i.e. tomatoes, sweetcorn, peppers, chillis, courgettes, cucumbers, can now be planted out.

However, be aware of the desiccating affect of any hot dry wind. BBC Countryfile weather report is recommended for the detailed week overview it gives.


Fig Tree

Varieties recommended for the UK include Brown Turkey and Violetta – they are generally easy to grow but will need regular pruning once established.

Should the leaves dry up, curl and crumble, check for aphid infestation