Present: Kathy Bramble (chair), Jane Henderson (secretary), Karen Robinson (treasurer), Briony Doubleday
Apologies: David Helliwell, David Custeron, Tony Cox
- Previous minutes accepted.
- Matters arising
- TC report on Glyphosate circulated, some minor changes suggested, TC will edit then it should be put on website and circulated to members.
- Welcome letter and rules circulated. Some minor edits needed but then put on website and circulate.
- Update of website – BD and KR working on it.
- Boot scraper – BD has an old one that can be donated.
- Crushed stones/gravel by gate – in discussion.
- Environment Agency access to end of Dean’s Ham agreed but need permanent fence from outset rather than a temporary one.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Plot inspections have taken place. Various people have been spoken to and/or sent letters. Sept final deadline for action.
- Working party 9th July – KB suggested that people might be willing to help clear neglected plots that are being passed on to new allottees.
- Co-tilling – Clarification sought regarding whether co-tillers get preferential treatment on waiting list. DH to be asked.