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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)

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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

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AGM October 2024 – Competition Winners

AGM October 2024 – Competition Winners

Tasting and voting time!  The Best Conserve category was new for the 2024 AGM, following a suggestion by Tina Whiberley at the 2023 AGM – very well received by the meeting attendees!

Winners – Bob Childs (Best Below Ground – Parsnips), Sharon Walsh (Best Conserve – Raspberry & Lime Jam), Julian Stephens (Best Below Ground – Savoy Cabbage)

Most Improved Plot – Tina Whiberley