The Day to Day working of an ALLOTMENT

THE DAY TO DAY WORKINGS OF AN ALLOTMENT SITE IN LANGLEY, BERKSHIRE, UK


For the benefit of visitors who do not know what allotments are - UK Allotments are plots of land rented to individuals to grow vegetables on. There is no standard size but the most common plot is 10 Pole, or 10 Rod these are ancient measurements equivalent to 302 square yards or 253 square metres.


This site has about 68 plots, most of which are being worked. The site is owned by the local council, but the day to day workings are run by our club and committee members.


' LANGLEY ALLOTMENTS & GARDENS ASSOCIATION'.


At this moment we have about 80 members . We also have a Trading Hut on site, where member can buy gardening items . This includes compost, canes, plants, etc. TheTrading hut / shop is open 3 times a week from March and closes Mid November. Through out the year we have events , such as BBQ's,Open days , and a stall at the local carnival where we sell produce and plants for club funds and for a local charity. A newsletter is produced 4 times a year to keep all members up to date with whats going on. The club is open to anyone in the area to belong , you do not have to have an allotment to be a member. The cost for a year is the great sum of £3.

Wednesday 19 October 2011


Its a lovely day on the allotments and a few people are out making the best of the late October sun.

Ron's family doing the last of there digging

John on his plot doing the last of the digging.











 The new plot holder on number 20 still building his estate or Fort Knox or a Prison?

I am sure it will be very nice when its finnished.


AS A REMINDER TO ALL MEMBERS THAT THEY SHOULD  RENEW THERE MEMBERSHIPS FOR 2011/2012 NOW.
I'TS STILL ONLY £3.0.

I'am in the Trading Hut on Saturday so call in and see me and of course pay your subs.






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