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

 

Plot Rents Are Due in October

October is around the corner and it's time to pay our rents again.

For this year only (due to forthcoming committee changes) you will only be able to pay in person, at the community shed, on the following dates. We are really sorry for any inconvenience.

15th , 22nd and 29th October    11am to 1pm

You can also pay quickly and easily by bank transfer:

If you haven't already received them please email Penny at cgdaa@hotmail.co.uk for the bank transfer details.

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Prices for this year are as follows:

Half Plot

Full  £74.00

over 65 £39.00

Full Plot

Full   £110.00

Over 65  £57.00

If you are unsure of how much you have to pay send us an email and we'll let you know. If none of the payment methods work for you let us know and we'll try to sort something out for you.

Best Wishes

Penny

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Annual Allotment Show

We're pleased to say we will be holding our annual show again this year, this will take place on Saturday 2nd September.

Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances the show had to be cancelled.

Penny

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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. 

If you have any questions or need any advice speak to Paul.

Many thanks

 

Penny

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AGM Sunday 9th October  2022 11:30 am Allotment Shed

Click this link for the Agenda. The minutes of the last meeting can be found on the  Allotment Committee Page

If you have anything you would like added to the agenda, please let me know. Also, can I remind you that the AGM is for general issues only, if you have a complaint that is personal then you must follow the complaints procedure by sending a written complaint to our chair (by letter or email).

 

Lastly, we also have our pumpkin competition this Sunday, so bring your largest pumpkin along to be measured and join the fun! 🎃

Best Wishes

Penny

 

Celebrations for Platinum Jubilee

We will be joining Austin Village for the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations on Sunday 5th June. We will hold a plant sale and a tombola.

See the Spring Newsletter for details. 

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Reminder of the rules for bonfires this  November

We are nearing November and here is a reminder of the times we at Coney Green Drive are allowed to have a bonfire:

Weekdays after 5pm

Saturday after 1pm

Sunday all day

Please remember:

Bonfires are for pest and disease control only

Take weather conditions into account before lighting a bonfire so the smoke does not drift over neighbouring gardens. 

Lastly please don't leave bonfires unattended and keep water at hand so you can put the fire out in an emergency.

We appreciate your support 

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Best Wishes

 

Penny

 

Allotment Society AGM Sunday October 17th 11:00-12:00

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This will be our first in person AGM for a couple of years so it will be nice to get together again.

 

It will be taking place on Sunday 17th October, 11am to 12 noon by the Community Shed. We plan to meet outside and if it's wet put up the gazebo.

 

This is your chance to raise general issues and make comment about the allotments, in the past personal issues have been raised by plot holders and we would like to remind you that a public meeting is not the place to do this and you must follow the complaints procedure. We are happy to address all problems, but we are expected to do this in the proper manner and will not be discussing person issues at the AGM.

 

The Agenda can be found here.

 

Best Wishes

 

Penny

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Bonfires now only allowed in November

Hello Everyone,

We have been advised by BCC Allotments that the rule book has been amended. Rule 6.3 has been changed and from now on bonfires will only be permitted in November.

 

The reason given by Allotments and the BDAC is that this spring a vast amount of complains regarding bonfires were received. BCC Allotments felt that a total ban was the most appropriate response, but after consultation with the BDAC a compromise was reached that plot holders could continue to burn diseased materials at the end of the season. The agreement stresses that bonfires must be lit within the rules and with consideration to neighbouring properties, if this doesn't happen or complaints continue then a full ban will follow.

 

So, from now on bonfires are allowed in November only, week days after 5pm, Saturday after 1pm and all-day Sunday. Paul will be putting a copy of these times in the noticeboard.

 

We realise that some of you may find this inconvenient, but the rule has been changed and we all have to abide by The Allotment Rules.

 

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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