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 13-19^th August, we hope to have our open day on Saturday 18^th, 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 22^nd 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 8^TH 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 7^th and not the 14^th 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 11^TH MAY 2018 TYRELLS HALL 8 P.M. – ALL WELCOME.

 

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 8^TH APRIL 10 – 12NOON TO HELP ON PLOT 4N.

WORK PARTY AT BULL MEADOW SUNDAY 25^TH 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 3^rd April 7.30 Belmont Hall, Parker Road, Grays, all welcome.

Martin Smith has kindly agreed to attend the next meeting Friday 13^th 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,

1. Klecha, C. Robertson.

 

Apologies:

1. 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 8^TH APRIL 10 – 12NOON TO HELP ON PLOT 4N.

WORK PARTY AT BULL MEADOW SUNDAY 25^TH 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 3^rd April 7.30 Belmont Hall, Parker Road, Grays, all welcome.

Martin Smith has kindly agreed to attend the next meeting Friday 13^th 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 13^TH APRIL 8 P.M. TYRELLS HALL CLUB – ALL WELCOME.

MEETING FINISHED AT 8.55!!!!!!

 

 

NEXT MEETING: FRIDAY 13^TH APRIL 8 P.M. TYRELLS HALL CLUB – ALL WELCOME.

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 11^th 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 4^TH MARCH 9.30 – 12 NOON. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED.

 NEXT MEETING FRIDAY 9^TH MARCH 8 P.M. TYRELLS HALL – ALL MEMBERS WELCOME.

MEETING – JANUARY 2018

 

Present:

Dartnell, S. Cheeseman, C. Cheeseman, C. Collins, D. Smith, M. Barnes, C. Robertson, Klecha , K . Walsh, R. Pearce, K. Pearce, E. Henry, J. Guerrero, E. Stephens, J. Priest, Nicholson, L. Roast, S. Maloney.

Apologies:

A. Collins, P. Jay, M. Jay.

 

Matters Arising:

Rosedale Road site drive has been repaired, thanks to all involved. Smith’s new discount cards will not be ready until mid Feb. – use old ones until then. Martin Smith is willing to come to a meeting to give a talk – date TBA. Peppercorn rent of £25 per site has been paid to Thurrock Council  – we have 4 more years left on our lease. Quiz Winners: Ann’s Army –

Losers: The Losers. Well done to all who took part.

 

Rosedale Road Report:

Manure needed. Clive is going to organize erection of a fence at the side of Dave Brown’s plot. A work party will be needed – date to be arranged at the next meeting. No news on Mosaic Homes redevelopment.

 

Bull Meadow Report:

Manure needed. Part of car park churned up after waterworks repairs, there will be a work party on March 11^th – Andrew will try to arrange delivery of scalping for this day.

 

Treasurer’s Report:

The Society made £37 from seed orders – thanks to Jayne for organizing this. Site Insurance has been paid £295.82.  Balance stands at £4,811.45. Elaine will arrange for a donation of £50 to Tyrells Hall for the use of the hall. Raffle raised £17.50 thanks to Sheila and Clive.

 

A.O.B.

Donations of unwanted Christmas presents would be appreciated for our monthly raffles.

Clive R attended the TASG meeting  (Thurrock Allotment Steering Group) They are going to try to resurrect the Thurrock in Bloom Competition (as Thurrock Council seem to have abandoned it) £50 prize for Best Site, £50 prize for Best Plot and £100 prize for Best Junior School. Next Meeting of TASG is April 3^rd Belmont Hall, anyone can attend. Dean has been trying to get info from them to add to a Website about Thurrock Allotments – Brian Taylor to be contacted. Council tool sheds in the east of the borough have been broken into hopefully this trend will not spread to allotment sites  – be aware.

Clive R can get 20 litre water carriers contact him if you are interested.

 

NEXT MEETING FRIDAY FEBRUARY 9^TH TYRELLS HALL 8 P.M. 

MEETING – NOVEMBER 2017

 

Present:

Collins, D. Smith, M. Barnes, S. Cheeseman, C. Cheeseman, L. Dartnell, E. Stevens, Nicholson, J. Guerrero, L. Roast, S. Maloney, A. Klecha, M. Hughes, K. Walsh, Robertson, A. Osborn, D. Osborn.

Apologies:

A. Collins, E. Henry, P. Jay, M. Jay.

 

Matters Arising:

No invoices received as yet from Thurrock Council for standpipe, or from Mosaic for trees.

 

Rosedale Road Report:

Chipping and manure on site. Thanks to Clive R for his help with the bonfire and to the 11 people who attended – a good time was had by all, a lot of work went into this and it would have been good to see more at the event.

Thanks to George and Norman for helping to clear up the debris afterwards.

Clive R thanked Alan for use of his van and his time.  Scrap raised £39 Balance is now £60.

Thanks go to all members who helped at the last work party.

THE DRIVE WILL BE REPAIRED ON MONDAY 13^TH NOVEMBER – N.B. NO CARS WILL HAVE ACCESS TO THE SITE ON THIS DAY.  The ballast etc needed will be paid from the scrap money fund. £20 for manure also came from this fund.

 

Bull Meadow Report:

Manure and chippings on site.  Clive and Sheila C will look for a good second hand mower for the site. Look into storage for this and other equipment.

 

Treasurer’s Report

Expenses:  £50 peppercorn rent, £483 Rosedale Water, £228 Bull Meadow Water, £60 chairs

Income:     £50 Smiths Stall, £17 raffle (thanks to Sheila and Clive)

Balance:    £5,414,28.

 

A.O.B.

Engraved trophies were presented to Sue Maloney (Best below) and Elaine Stevens (Best above) well done.

It was agreed that in addition to a prize for Most Impoved plot, there will be a 1^st and 2^nd place for Best Kept Plot – to be judged July/August. Martin from Smith’s will be asked if he will judge this.

New discount cars for Smith’s Nursery will be issued in January. Orders from the Kings Seed Catalogues must be into Jayne by 15^th November. 187 Rectory Road.

There is as ATA meeting at the Belmont Hall on 14^th November 7.30 – all welcome.

Sheila and Clive Attended the County Body meeting – only 10 sites were represented. Apparently less than a quarter of sites in Essex are self managed.

The next meeting on Friday 8^th December WILL BE A CHRISTMAS QUIZ. Teams of 4, bring 1

horticultural question each and some food. Friends and family welcome.

NEXT MEETING : QUIZ NIGHT FRIDAY 8^TH DECEMBER 8 P.M. TYRELLS HALL

 

AGM – 2016

 

Present:

Umfreville, A. Wright, G. Nicholson, A. Klecha, S. Klecha, C. Collins, S. Cheeseman, Cheeseman, C. Robertson, K. Fisher, G. Ashurst, L. Dartnell, M. Watts, E. Stevens, Kennedy, M. Barnes, L. Roast, S. Maloney, S. Carter, L. Oke.

Apologies:

Jay, M. Jay, A. Collins, C. Gibson, D. Gibson.

 

Matters Arising:

The saga of the trees in the cemetery/East side on Rosedale still ongoing. We will keep pushing for a solution. Falling branches reported.

 

Rosedale Road Report:

Pears have been stolen from site, anti-vandal paint applied to gate by Clive. Be aware.. Chippings and manure needed.

Handrail repaired by Clive – well done. Make sure there is not a plastic polytunnel nearby if you have a bonfire.

 

Bull Meadow Report:

No problems.

 

Treasurer’s Report:

Balance:  £5,062.40

£178.00 paid to NSALG for membership, £50 to Council for peppercorn rent.

Water bill for Bull Meadow £162.25, Rosedale water bill estimate £484.

Elaine is trying to get on-line banking for next year allowing subs to be paid on line.

 

Water usage on site:

Water usage on Rosedale is much improved on last year – thanks to members for

co-operation. IBC tanks have been ordered – this will help save water on plots.

 

Chairman’s Report:

CHAIRMANS REPORT 2016

It’s our 13^th Association AGM as a self managed site. Welcome and thank you for attending tonight.

Even though we started off with a cold wet spring, summer finally arrived in July and stayed with us until September, a true old fashioned summer.

Was the cold wet spring a bonus or a drawback for our garlic competition? We shall find out later.

Since the last AGM we have held a Bonfire BBQ, Christmas Quiz, Summer BBQ and an NSALG open day at the Rosedale Rd site.

Also Chris Collins our Secretary once again organized another successful day trip to the Canterbury Food & Drink Festival, where once again we were blessed with superb 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 show your appreciation for Chris for organizing the Canterbury trip.

Martin Smith from Smith’s G/C also held his produce stalls again. We had 2 stalls and rose over £208 and our profile in the local community.

Thank you to Bev Rollings and Tony Briggs who helped me man the stalls and also everyone who donated produce.

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.

Last year’s most improved plot was Stephen Tagg’s plot from Bull Meadow Site; this year’s winner will be announced later.

Although there has been much communication between us, the council and Mosaic Care Homes, the issue of the conifers and overhanging cemetery trees is still to be resolved.

Rest assured we shall keep chipping away until we get some action.

Unfortunately this year, Keith Bacon passed away. It was heart-warming to see so many members at his funeral, and I know his presence has been missed at Rosedale Rd Site.

Martin Smith from the G/C planted a Magnolia stellata on the newly formed plateau at the Boscombe Rd end of the site in memory of him, which I know many of you attended.

Next I liked 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, Membership secretary  Sheila Cheeseman, seed secretary & Auditor Jayne Priest, committee members Clive Cheeseman & Lorraine Roast, also Mark Kennedy for running our website, rrbm.co.uk.

The keen eyed among you will have noticed our new Treasurer Elaine Stevens who kindly stepped up to the plate after Clive Robertson stepped down after 10 years service.

And it’s at this point I would like to present Clive, a token (Engraved Brandy Glass) of our appreciation on behalf of all the committee and members, for his time and work as Treasurer since 2006.

Keep growing and good luck to everyone with their garlic. New trophies await the winners’ mantelpiece or shed shelf.

Andrew Klecha (Chairman)

 

Election of Committee:

Chair: Andrew Klecha,

Secretary: Chris Collins,

Treasurer: Elaine Stevens,

Committee Members: S. Cheeseman, C. Cheeseman, L. Roast, C. Robertson.

Site Manager Bull Meadow: L. Dartnell,

Rosedale Road: Alan Collins assisted by Robertson.

 

Cost per Rod/Membership.

It was agreed by all present that there was no need for a price increase.

Concession is paid by members at State Pension Age.

 

Most Improved Plot:

Nick Smith – well done, certificate and voucher for 1 bag of 6X.

Heaviest 3 finest garlic competition:

Heaviest: Les Dartnell  51g.

3 finest:   Andrew Klecha.

(Only 2 entries)

 

NEXT YEARS AGM: FRIDAY 13^TH OCTOBER 2017 – TYRELLS HALL 8 P.M.

Present:

C. Collins, G. Nicholson, L. Dartnell, S. Cheeseman, C. Cheeseman, D. Smith, Barnes,E. Stevens, A. Klecha, K. Walsh, A. Gudge.

Apologies:

A. Colllins, P. Jay, M. Jay, L. Roast.

 

Matters Arising:

None

 

Rosedale Road Report:

The purchase of 6 tarpaulins £17 each from B & Q was agreed so that unworked/unused plots can be covered. £102 given to Chris. No invoice as yet from Mosaic regarding tree felling. Several plots not worked, letter/emails to be sent. Hopefully replies will be received.

 

Bull Meadow Report:

Sewerage leak on site, also a water leak, water has been turned off until the problem is fixed. Luke Love from Thurrock Council informed. A large tree fell from the old Council Nursery site onto the car park. Car park has been cleared, tree left on site. Thanks to John and Clive for their help.

Two hosepipes have been stolen. Please make sure hoses are not left trailing along paths as this is a trip hazard and could cause a nasty accident.

Gate is still being left open PLEASE SHUT GATE AT ALL TIMES. Andrew is going to put a combination lock on the pedestrian gate – plot-holders will be notified of combination numbers. Manure on site.

 

Treasurer’s Report:

Raffle raised £9.  Balance £4272.81 (income £30 Grow organic)            (expenditure £2.03 water)

 

A.O.B.

Site open day has been changed to Saturday 5^th August (more convenient for some members) Donations of produce/preserves/cakes and help on the day appreciated

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Smiths selling days: 9^th July 10 – 1 p.m. donations of produce etc and help needed 15^th October 10-1p.m. donations of produce etc and help needed.

BBQ  SATURDAY 8^TH JULY 5 P.M. – ?? BRING SOME FOOD TO COOK, AND SOME DRINK –    ALL WELCOME.

AGM HAS BEEN CHANGED TO FRIDAY 6^TH OCTOBER (subs to be paid at the latest at this meeting)

 Veggie Comp at AGM :  3 best(same) above ground  and 3 best(same) below ground.

There will be an outing to Canterbury Food & Drink Festival (agreed by members present) on Saturday 23^rd September IF ENOUGH PEOPLE ARE INTERESTED. Cost to be confirmed – usually about £12-14. Please contact Chris by email/phone to add your name

Gro Organic still available £6 per bag see Alan or Clive.

Next meeting Friday 8^th September 8 p.m. Tyrells Hall.

Present:

Collins, A. Collins, P. Bond, L. Dartnell, G. Nicholson, M. Barnes, D. Smith, L. Smith, Smith, J. Record, S. Record, P. Jay, M. Jay, A. Klecha, K. Welsh, K. Fisher, G. Ashurst, Cheeseman, C. Cheeseman.

Apologies:

E. Stevens, L. Roast.

 

Matters Arising:

Scrap money is now £50. Alan will purchase tyre for wheelbarrow from this.

 

Rosedale Road Report:

Several plots are in a bad state – members will be alerted. One that has been given up is in a seriously bad state, and will be sprayed with weed killer and not let out until next season. One plot will be offered rent free for the rest of this season, as this too is quite overgrown.

The chippings at the Boscombe end car park are too thick, and wheels are spinning. No more should be added. Clive has mowed the access road. Thanks Clive!

Reminder to plot holders regarding water use;

ONLY ONE HOSE TO BE USED, WHICH MUST be HAND HELD AT ALL TIMES.( Ideally before 10a.m. and after 6 p.m.) Some sites do not allow hosepipes at all – we do not want to go down this route, but may have to consider this if the use of water on site is abused.

 

Bull Meadow Report:

All plot being worked – well done to everyone. Manure needed.

 

Treasurer’s Report:

Balance at 30.4.17 = £4245.60

Income: £137 (Gro-organic) £14 (Raffle) Expenditure: £393.12 (Gro-organic|) £23.96 (signs)  £100 (IBC enclosure)

The raffle tonight raised £20 (well done Sheila)

 

A.O.B.

There is an Association of Thurrock Alllotments  (ATA)Meeting on Tuesday 16^th May at 7.30 Belmont Hall, Parker Road – all welcome to attend.

BBQ (Date to be confirmed) at Rosdale Site.

Site open day will be on Saturday 19^th August. Produce/preserves/cakes will be appreciated, also help on the day.

Smith’s selling days – dates to be confirmed.

The chairman cannot make the AGM – will check with Tyrells Hall and try to make it a week earlier than usual.

Veg Comp at AGM – 3 best above ground and 3 best below ground.

Treetops school have a plant sale (veg and flowers) Saturdays 10-12noon

Suggestions please for outing this year, Les prefers Canterbury, Pat suggested somewhere different  (This will only go ahead if enough people are interested)

NEXT MEETING FRIDAY 9^TH JUNE TYRELLS HALL 8 P.M.

 

 

 

March 2017

ROSEDALE ROAD & BULL MEADOW ALLOTMENT ASSOCIATION

Meeting 10th March 2017.

 

Present:
M.Barnes, A. Collins, C. Collins, S. Cheeseman, L. Dartnell, P. Jay, M. Jay, E. Stevens, Nicholson, C. Robertson, K. Walsh.

Apologies:
L. Roast, C. Cheeseman.

 

Matters Arising:

No news yet on our contribution towards cost of coppicing conifers from Mosaic Homes.

Signs for gates “Gate must be kept locked at all times” have arrived and will be put up.

Wood has been delivered for IBC shelter.

 

Rosedale Road Report:

Manure and chippings are on site. Possibility of combination locks for gates still being investigated  – not as easy as we thought. 1 plot holder is giving up, due to ill health. £30 left from scrap money – will be used for manure etc. One of the posts on the handrail at Boscombe end is broken, we have a couple of spares which will be used, but after this the hand rail will be taken down as the posts break. M. Jay will attempt to remove the concrete fence at the back of his plot as it is in a dangerous state.

Any spare plants/tubers will be appreciated for planting on site plot for sale at open days. Please leave them by the wheelie bin. – Thank you

 

Bull Meadow Report:

Chippings needed.

 

Treasurer’s Report:

Balance £4.614.68    Raffle Raised £14 (Well done Sheila)

 

A.O.B:

Thanks go to Sue, Mick, Kevin, Les, and Andrew for their work at Bull Meadow (work party)

There was no objection raised to the suggestion that there is a container for tins etc for the Food Bank at Smiths’s sale days (dates to be confirmed) It was also suggested that any produce left over from open day can be taken to the Food Bank.

Water on both sites will be turned on – on 1^st April. – Please use wisely.

 

THERE WILL BE NO MEETING IN APRIL AS THIS FALLS ON GOOD FRIDAY

THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE ON FRIDAY 12^TH MAY TYRELLS HALL 8 P.M.