Month: June 2023

Minutes 5 June 2023

Present: Kathy Bramble (chair), Jane Henderson (secretary), Karen Robinson (treasurer), Briony Doubleday

Apologies: David Helliwell, David Custeron, Tony Cox

  1. Previous minutes accepted.
  2. Matters arising
  3. TC report on Glyphosate circulated, some minor changes suggested, TC will edit then it should be put on website and circulated to members.
  4. Welcome letter and rules circulated. Some minor edits needed but then put on website and circulate.
  5. Update of website – BD and KR working on it.
  6. Boot scraper – BD has an old one that can be donated.
  7. Crushed stones/gravel by gate – in discussion.
  8. Environment Agency access to end of Dean’s Ham agreed but need permanent fence from outset rather than a temporary one.
  9. Extension to water supply – tested on Dean’s Ham using flexible hose. Suggested to locate by Joy Wilson’s plot rather than on main path as trailer bikes will have difficulty passing. Suggested that a small number of people to refill troughs (Marcel, Harm-Jan and DH??) Also that Marcel show the above how to reset electrics in the event of failure.
  10. Communal composting – Need clear instructions especially pictures of perennial weeds that should not be put in. BD to print pics, KB to laminate. Compost education day: KB to talk to Jean K, Tim T, Michael W and/or BD to arrange session and date.
  11. Summer event 15th or 16th July – Agreed BBQ. Sat or Sun to be determined based on 2 week forecast. JH will email members for loan of BBQ otherwise buy disposable one. KB to ask musicians. JH and KB to organise event.
  12. Plot inspections have taken place. Various people have been spoken to and/or sent letters. Sept final deadline for action.
  13. Working party 9th July – KB suggested that people might be willing to help clear neglected plots that are being passed on to new allottees.
  14. Co-tilling – Clarification sought regarding whether co-tillers get preferential treatment on waiting list.  DH to be asked.