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Allotment Plots
At present there is a waiting list for allotment plots. To apply to join
the waiting list email:-
info@romseytownallotments.org.uk
We have had a lot of applications from people in Chandlers Ford please
note that you are not eligible to join the waiting list.
The above email address can also be used by members to contact the Allotment
Committee
RTC Allotment holders second produce show
The second produce show was held on 1st August at the Romsey
Football Club.
There were more entries than last year in the 30 classes which included
fruit,
vegetables, flowers, jams, cakes & chutneys. The shows champion grower
was Mr John Waterman, he was presented with the RTC Allotments shield
by Caroline Noakes, MP. The committee was very greatful to the local
businesses who supported the show by donating prizes and providing trade
exhibits on the day. Next years show is scheduled to take place on August
7th 2011
at the Royal British Legion Club, the change of venue will give more space
for entries
and exhibits.
The prize for best kept allotment of 2010 again went to Brenda
and Roger Sidebotham.
Photo shows John Waterman receiving the RTC Allotments shield from Caroline
Noakes, MP.
RTC Allotment BBQ -2
CANCELLED
Due to unforseen circumstances the BBQ planned for Saturday 4th
September
has had to be cancelled.
Waitrose Community
Matters
Members might be interested to know the allotment society received
a cheque for £460 from Waitrose.
£1000 is shared between three local good causes each month so we
really did well! Thanks to all of you
who put your green tokens in our box in April and thank you very much
to Sharon Blake, (plot 41),
for nominating the society for Community Matters.
Strategic Housing Land
Availability Assessment (SHLAA)
The revised document should
be available in March, but as yet no news as to when it will be published.
Please sign this petition
Gary Trotter of the Romsey Allotment Gardeners
association, has initiated a petition on the No. 10 website to try to
preserve allotments against developers by giving allotments that have
had at least 60% occupancy for 5 years the same status as village greens
and therefore not available for building land.
The link is as follows:
http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/save-allotments
Chairmans Newsletter
- April 2010
For the first time in many years all the allotment plots have been let
and we still have a long waiting list of people wanting to rent a plot.
With this in mind I would ask all tenants to cultivate and keep their
plots in a tidy state. Failure to do so will result in the loss
of the plot.
During the year a committee member walks around each plot to judge them
for the competition. The plots are judged four times a year and points
awarded for tidiness, cultivation and variety of produce planted. Cash
prizes are awarded for the three highest points scorers. A good reason
to keep your plot up together!
Now that all the plots are being cultivated parking of cars will be at
a premium. Parking spaces have been allocated around the site so I would
be grateful if allotment holders park in those spaces.
The produce show last year proved a great success so it has been decided
to make the show an annual event. This year it will be held on 1st
August 2010 at Romsey Town Football Club. Further details will
be posted on the notice board and website. The show is being sponsored
by Gilberts Nursery from Sherfield English who will have a small trade
stall on site. They will give a small discount on some items on production
of your Allotment Membership card. I hope that the show will be well supported
again with many plot holders taking part.
The annual BBQ will be held on Friday 23rd July.
This is a chance for tenants to socialise and get to know each other.
The committee supply the heat to cook food and just ask you to bring your
own food and drink. We start at 6.00pm ( weather permitting).
Some points of information for our new tenants and a reminder for existing
tenants:-
As you are probably aware we have plenty of rabbits around the site. Unfortunately
we are unable to shoot them because of the railway lineand houses on the
other side of the railway. The best deterrent is to surround your produce
with wire netting and ensure that tall weeds, brambles etc. that might
harbour rabbits are cut down and kept under control. Sorry there is not
an easier solution to this problem.
In the past the committee has had problems with carpet left on plots when
tenants vacate. The committee has ruled that no carpet can be brought
onto the site and used as a weed suppressant. Polythene sheeting is a
good alternative, but the best way to suppress weeds is to dig the plot
over and bury most of the weeds into the trench.
And finally -BONFIRES - they are only allowed when the
wind will not carry the smoke across the railway line to the houses. We
do not want to lose our freedom to have bonfires when necessary. Bonfires,
when lit must be attended at all times.
HAPPY GARDENING!
John Waterman, Chairman RTC
Allotment Committee.
Contaminated Manure
Please can all members to be vigilant when buying manure &
check with their supplier to ensure his manure or grass suppliers (for
his cattle) are not contaminated with a herbicide called aminopyralid,
which is found in products marketed by Dow AgroSciences Ltd. More details
can be found on the RHS website:-
http://www.rhs.org.uk/news/Weedkiller-manure.asp
Also details on the The Pesticides
Safety Directorate website.
Allotment vandalism
A number of allotment sheds
have been vandalised and turned over and other items such as fruit cages
and stakes have been broken on the allotments.
The police are aware of this and spent some time at the plots with the
Chairman looking for any clues as to the culprits. If you have had anything
stolen from your plot could you please inform the committee or the Romsy
police.
Bonfires
As the weather improves and
more people are working their plots please be aware that bonfires can
be a nuisance to neighbours.
Please follow the NSCA, (National Society for Clean Air and Environmental
Protection), guidelines with regards to bonfires,
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