Rules About November Bonfires

This is a reminder that bonfires can only be made in November. Here are the guidelines for our site.

1...  Like all allotment sites we are now only allowed bonfires in November. 

2...  Bonfires are for the purpose of disease control, so please be mindful what you burn.

3...  Please be thoughtful to our Coney Green Drive neighbours, do not burn on windy days or inconvenience householders in any other way.

4...  We have specific times you can have a bonfire:

Monday - Friday   after 5pm

Saturday  after 1pm

Sunday  all day

5...  Please keep buckets/ water butts of water nearby in case your fire gets out of hand and always make sure the fire is out before you leave the allotments. 

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Seed Potato and Onion Set Orders

Seed Potatoes and Onion Sets can be ordered from Paul for collection next year.

Details of of the varieties and prices can be found here.

Please order by the 2nd November.

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Extra AGM

After a vote from the committee to bring the AGM back to October in line with the rent renewals there will be an extra AGM on Monday 20th October at 7:00 pm in the Conservative Club. The minutes of the last AGM on the 1st June 2025 can be found on the Allotment Committee Page

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​AGM & Barbecue

The AGM will be held on Sunday 1st June 2025 at 12:00 on site. A communal barbecue will follow. Click the links for the Agenda and the Minutes of the last AGM .

The barbecue food and drinks will all be provided , we just ask for a small donation. If you would like to bring  some food for communal sharing that would be lovely and greatly appreciated. We should have enough seating but it may be a good idea to bring a chair (and possibly a brolly!)

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Orders for Seed Potatoes and Onion, Shallot and Garlic sets being taken in October 2024

We will be placing bulk orders for seed potatoes and onion, shallot and garlic sets which will be ordered at the end of October. If you would like to order any please let Paul Davies (Site Manager) know. They need to be paid for now and will be delivered in January.

The list of varieties available and prices per 2kg bag are shown here.

 

 

Allotment Rents for 2024-2025 due in September

The plot rents for 2024/2025 are due before 1/10/2024- either by direct bank transfer to Coney Green Drive Allotment association or in person in the shed on  Saturday 7th September  between 11 and 1 .00 or 28th Sept between 11.and 1.00. The details of the sort code and account number are in text sent to you or on the notices on site.

There are no other alternatives to this new arrangement- if you are doing  a bank transfer then it's important to inform me.

Details of the rents can be found here on Birmingham City Council's website. Most people have a Standard or Half Plot.

Dawn Silverton, Chairperson .

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Social Event & Barbecue 1:00pm Saturday August 17th

The committee have organised a social event and bbq for 17th August  at 1.00 pm on the plots .This is an event that we hope will raise much needed finance for Coney Green Allotments and  a  nominated charity.

We would ask that you support this event and bring as many people as you can, friends ,neighbours ,family , - anyone who can help to prepare erecting gazebos etc / bringing extra food contributions to add to bbq, this would be very much appreciated -just to note that in case of allergens we have to have ingredients displayed.

Please let me personally know if you are able to help- looking forward to a pleasant afternoon .

Dawn - Allotment Society Chairperson

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Allotment Society AGM ,Tuesday 4th June

The postponed AGM will now be at 6:30pm on Tuesday 4th June in the Conservative Club. Tea and Coffee will be provided - bring your favourite cup!

The  minutes of the last AGM can  now be found on the Allotment Committee Page .

 

Notice of Special General Meeting, Sunday 8th October 11:00 am

As you may be aware from previous emails the allotment committee is going through some changes. 

After being in place for quite a few years the officers of the committee are standing down. For various reasons we have all decided to make way for a new committee, who we believe will take Coney Green Drive forward and help it to thrive.

For this reason, our usual AGM will now be replaced on the 8th October by a Special General Meeting, solely to elect a new committee. The AGM will take place at a future date.

This special meeting will be run by our colleagues from the BDAC, who we thank very much for their help. Please find attached more information about the meeting from our local BDAC advisor Yvonne.

I would encourage you all to consider joining the committee, new members will be supported and it is a chance to make a positive difference to our allotments.

Best Wishes

Penny

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Safety and Security on our Allotment

Just to remind every plot holder that it is your responsibility to make sure you have

locked the gates on entering the allotments this is for everyone’s safety and security.
Our Community Officer has said it is important that we report any break-ins to the police

Phone number 0345 113 5000.
There are pens available to mark your tools/equipment please see a committee member. 

 

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