We're getting thefts from plots again
Some of you will have seen the notice on the Brew Room saying that plot 8 had been raided and its crop of apples stolen.
In addition the Secretary's plot has been raided and a number of metal post holders have been stolen. Similarly Plot 1 has had a number of small grey flag stones (which again belong to Margaret) stolen. This is particularly distressing as she's off sick at present.
If anyone else is experiencing similar thefts please contact the Police and report them (however small) When the Police gave their presentation at abas last Monday they stressed how all thefts and vandalism should be reported - stress the value of anything taken (replacement value if that means more)
We hope these thefts are not the actions of any plot-holder, if they are then anyone caught will also be held in Breach of Tenancy and the Council can give a Notice to Quit.
Monday 21 September 2015
Friday 4 September 2015
OPEN DAY 2015
Open Day 2015 raised over £490 for society funds.
We have also donated £50 to dementia charities.
Although crowds were slightly down on last year (we weren't helped by the Council closing Church Rd on the morning of Open Day!) , there was a good crowd and everyone had a very enjoyable day.
We'd like to thank Councillor Andrew Martin for presenting the prizes.
Thanks to everyone who helped either putting up the marquees and gazebos or on the day on the stall and cafe and to John Burns for the photos reproduced below.
We have also donated £50 to dementia charities.
Although crowds were slightly down on last year (we weren't helped by the Council closing Church Rd on the morning of Open Day!) , there was a good crowd and everyone had a very enjoyable day.
We'd like to thank Councillor Andrew Martin for presenting the prizes.
Thanks to everyone who helped either putting up the marquees and gazebos or on the day on the stall and cafe and to John Burns for the photos reproduced below.
The Scarecrows await the visitors
Barry taking entries in the Flower and Veg Show Tent
People entering the site
"No Entry"
Inside the Show Tent
Mick and Caroline and the Burger Stall
Ella and Mark (Settle Street Allotments) and the Honey Stall
Raising Funds for Lumswood Bees
Linda at the Tombola Stall
Amenities Block and Ice-cream Stall
Cafe in the Lower Marquee
Lorenzo's Magic Show
Andrew Martin makes the presentation to the winner of the Master Gardener's Trophy
Sue and Tony Torkington winners of the Master Gardener Trophy
Home Time
Thursday 3 September 2015
Committee Meeting 01/09/2015
The following is a brief note from the Meeting of the
Harpers Lane Allotments Society Committee held on 1st September at
Hollywood Rd Sports and Social Club
The primary purpose of the meeting was to put in place
interim arrangements for the fulfilment of the Society’s site management
responsibilities during the absence through illness of the Secretary (Margaret
Jackson).
Main points are:-
1.
1. Matters relating to the waiting list will be managed by Veronica Burns
2. Plot Transfers will be covered by Kath Worsley
3. Structures and Permissions on poultry etc. will be covered by Glyn Platt
4. Monthly meetings will be organised by Kath and Keith Worsley.
5. Pev Evans is requested to do a ‘recce’ below the bottom road to try to find out more about the incursions by deer and come back with what we might be able to do to stop the current invasions.
6. Kath Worsley will post an email from Malcolm Russell about dumping weeds and other rubbish below the bottom the road – it states that the Council will take action against any tenant caught doing so as to do so is definitely a breach of tenancy and may also be liable to prosecution for fly-tipping
7. The Bonfire Party will be on Saturday 7th November – the details will be discussed at the next Committee meeting on October 6th. In the meantime wood should be stored adjacent to the current fire site.
8. Open Day raised just over £490.00 – a cheque for £50 will be sent to a dementia charity – photos from Open Day taken by John Burns will be posted on this blog-site.
9. The Committee will purchase a new hot water boiler / tea urn for the Brew Room.
10 Kath and Keith will seek to encourage plot-holders to enter the Abas Onion and Leek Show – details on the Brew Room Window.
11 David will submit the monthly report to the Council – the August report will highlight lack of Council action on repairs to the Brew Room, the leak in the Ladies, the problem with the standpipe near plot 41 and the non-removal of asbestos from plot 64A.
12 It is intended to hold the HLAS AGM in December (as last year) but no date has been set until we know more of Margaret’s progress.
13 The Co-operative’s registration has now been cancelled – final accounts up to July 2015 will be submitted to HMRC. Any funds remaining in the co-operative’s accounts following payments of corporation tax will be transferred to Harpers Lane Allotments Society as stated in the co-operative’s constitution.
1. Matters relating to the waiting list will be managed by Veronica Burns
2. Plot Transfers will be covered by Kath Worsley
3. Structures and Permissions on poultry etc. will be covered by Glyn Platt
4. Monthly meetings will be organised by Kath and Keith Worsley.
5. Pev Evans is requested to do a ‘recce’ below the bottom road to try to find out more about the incursions by deer and come back with what we might be able to do to stop the current invasions.
6. Kath Worsley will post an email from Malcolm Russell about dumping weeds and other rubbish below the bottom the road – it states that the Council will take action against any tenant caught doing so as to do so is definitely a breach of tenancy and may also be liable to prosecution for fly-tipping
7. The Bonfire Party will be on Saturday 7th November – the details will be discussed at the next Committee meeting on October 6th. In the meantime wood should be stored adjacent to the current fire site.
8. Open Day raised just over £490.00 – a cheque for £50 will be sent to a dementia charity – photos from Open Day taken by John Burns will be posted on this blog-site.
9. The Committee will purchase a new hot water boiler / tea urn for the Brew Room.
10 Kath and Keith will seek to encourage plot-holders to enter the Abas Onion and Leek Show – details on the Brew Room Window.
11 David will submit the monthly report to the Council – the August report will highlight lack of Council action on repairs to the Brew Room, the leak in the Ladies, the problem with the standpipe near plot 41 and the non-removal of asbestos from plot 64A.
12 It is intended to hold the HLAS AGM in December (as last year) but no date has been set until we know more of Margaret’s progress.
13 The Co-operative’s registration has now been cancelled – final accounts up to July 2015 will be submitted to HMRC. Any funds remaining in the co-operative’s accounts following payments of corporation tax will be transferred to Harpers Lane Allotments Society as stated in the co-operative’s constitution.
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