16th March 2021 – Troughs

Hi all,

There are 4 troughs at Rosedale that are now connected (tested) I know we cannot have a proper work party because of the covid rules, but we need another 4 installed, if anyone can give a socially distanced hand on Saturday 20^th around 9.30 (depending on the weather) it would be appreciated. It would just involve levelling the ground and putting in 2 slabs, blocks and placing a pallet (already cut thanks to Clive R) it would be appreciated, if you would prefer to do this before Saturday, see Clive R or Alan for where they are to go.

Thanks

Chris

p..s. When the are up and running if you need to wash produce, could you do it from a bucket and not in the trough as it will cause a build up of mud. Thanks again.

7th March 2021 – NEWSLETTER MARCH 2021

HI all,

Just an update for you all, water troughs have been purchased, along with slabs, blocks and fittings, just 3 more to order.

It appears that some of you have your worries over this change. Most sites do not allow the use of hosepipes and haven’t done for some years – I guess we have been spoiled!

Just to let you know that not all taps will be taken away/locked this year, to allow for the filling by rainwater of the IBC tanks, which you can run a hosepipe from, and to bring this change in gradually, but the tap water should be used sparingly and only before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. I re-iterate SPARINGLY. We cannot have another water bill of over £1,200. Not only about the money, but conserving water as we are all advised to do.

Please contact the committee if you feel that you will be unable to cope with these changes, perhaps for medical reasons and we will try to work with you. Please note the site managers cannot answer questions regarding this.

At a future date, there will be a small charge for re-filling your tanks, that way the members who use the most water pay the most – a fairer way of charging.

 If you have not returned your signed slip from the new agreements yet, can you please do so, return to Sheila, or Elaine. If you have lost them, Sheila will get another to you.

We are on a learning curve here, and changes can be made if and when problems arise, thank you for your co-operation in this matter.

We are arranging a work party this month for help in siting the tanks. DTBA probably on a Saturday morning.

We will arrange a meeting as soon as we are allowed even if it is on site.

Any problems, please contact a committee member.

I am including an article from another allotment site regarding water usage which makes interesting reading. This can be found in the ALLOTMENT TIPS section of our website

Now is the time to get your plot ready for planting, don’t forget inspections are on-going, if you are having problems please contact us to let us know before it becomes overgrown/unworkable.

Regards

Chris (on behalf of the committee)

17th February 2021 – Fires

Hi all,

Please do not put anymore branches etc for burning on the end plot as this is being cleared, if you need to, have a small fire on your own plot, taking neighbours and wind direction into consideration, also do not burn wet stuff, compost it, as this is what causes the smoke

Thank you

Chris

16th February 2021 – Scrap

To all members,

No more scrap to be put in pen at Rosedale Road until further notice as this area is to be worked on.

Thank you

Chris

25th January 2021 – SCAFFOLD BOARDS

Hi all,

Tony will be putting in  order for scaffold boards £1 each, cash on collection. If you are interested please let me know so that I can get a list together for him.

Regards Chris

25th January 2021 – FUNDING

Hi all,

Just to let you know that I have managed to get funding from the National Lottery to cover the cost of our water troughs, £1,550, when they are installed lots of help will be needed please

Regards

Chris

4th January 2021 – Terms and Conditions Update

Dear all,

After the visit to Pym Place, it was decided to update our Tenancy agreement (it has not been done for over 20 years!)  to bring it into the 21^st century.   You will eventually receive a hard copy which will need to be signed and kept by you.   There will be a slip attached that should be returned to the Committee, this can be handed to a site manager or a committee member asap.  Please note that all members will be expected to abide by the new agreement from January 2021.

Thank you for your co-operation and wishing you all a happy new year and a good growing season

Regards

Chris (on behalf of the committee)

18th December 2020 – WATER TANKS

Hi all,

We had delivery of another 6 water tanks today, many thanks to Gareth, and to Jon for delivering for us.

I have not had enough responses from plot holders to be put on the list for one, you really ought to do this, as they will in all probablity be made compulsory in the near future to save on our massive water bill this year.  Also if you already have one and would like another please add your name to the list.

Either e-mail me, or phone  07840821758.

Thanks go to Angelo, Ben, Alan, Elaine and Elaine for their help in moving them today

Regards Chris Collins

17th November 2020 – BREAK INS

Hi Chris

I had a phone call from the police regarding the incident last week. They needed the names of all those who suffered damage to treat each as a separate incident. I have passed on those that I know, but could you send the following to all members please.

Thanks

Elaine

Dear all

The police have been in contact with me regarding the fires and damage to sheds last week. They have to treat each shed as a separate incident, so need to speak to anyone who had sheds burnt down or broken into. I have passed on the details of those of which I am aware, so you may well receive a phone call. 

So, if you suffered damge or loss and would like the information passed to the police, please email me at: elaine@stevens79.myzen.co.uk 

I have passed on the following names:

D.Beckley

C.Gibson

D.Smith

B.Childs

T.Briggs

A.Collins

P.Greenan

Kind regards

Elaine

Treasurer

16th November 2020 – BREAK INS

Hi all,

Alan has had his shed broken into, they tried to get in the back of it, you might want to check on yours and erect an electric fence

Chris