Category Archives: Information

Gardening Club pilot scheme

We are interested in trialling a Gardening Club at the allotments for people who are either new to having an allotment, or don’t have one at all. The club will meet every Saturday from the 4th June until the 15th … Continue reading

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Gate codes have changed – those who have paid rent will be informed of the new code

We wish all of our members a happy new year and a prosperous 2022! As is custom every year, we have updated the gate code on all of the gate padlocks and have sent communications to everyone that has paid … Continue reading

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2022 rents are now due!

Rents for 2022 are now due. They are unchanged from 2021 at: Full Plot    £44Three-Quarter Plot   £33Half Plot     £22Quarter Plot    £11 Rent should be paid on or before 31 December 2021.  If possible, please pay by Bank Transfer to: Sort Code:  77-20-21 Account Number:  31947860 using your plot number and name … Continue reading

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Your NSALG needs YOU!

We have received a letter from the National Society for Allotment and Leisure Gardeners, of which all our tenants are members, calling on people in the Northern Region to volunteer into one of several roles available. The letter, with further … Continue reading

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Top East gate is out of action

Please be aware that the top East Gate’s combination number has been changed temporarily as the gate is not to be used until a repair has been undertaken. Please use one of the other gates, whose combination number remains the … Continue reading

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New dates for fires

NB. As per letters that were sent to every member, the November fire dates have been SUSPENDED until the committee can agree a better solution. We realise this will not be ideal for everyone and will communicate with members again … Continue reading

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Slug Pellets – ban on using metaldehyde based pellets

Defra have announced that from 31st March 2021 it will be illegal for retailers to sell metaldehyde slug killers because of their devastating effect on other wildlife. Suppliers can still sell stocks they already have and consumers can continue to … Continue reading

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The container move is complete

Thank you to Fernando Andreu for project managing this work, to Tim Smith for preparing the base and to W Marley’s for moving the container. This project is now complete, although some work will be needed to clean up the … Continue reading

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Free to a good home! Garden storage container

We have been offered a garden storage box by a member of the public for someone to use on their allotment. The box is currently dismantled as shown in the photograph, but we are assured that it is very easy … Continue reading

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We’re on Facebook!

I have tried to produce a couple of newsletters recently, and the circulation of these is fairly good, although the responses I receive to these are limited (which could be a good thing or a bad thing!). In order to … Continue reading

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