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.

Saturday, 19 March 2011

Committee meeting today, almost everyone turned up. Talked about The Trading Hut which opens next Saturday. Myself and Anne are on that day so do come along for a cuppa and a chat and maybe buy something. We have some Broad Bean plants  ready and at 20p each there are a bargain. You must be a member of the Association to shop with us and that cost the sum of £3 per year. We also have fertilisers and tools, so do come.
Worked on my plot in the afternoon, just a bit of tidying up , next week hope to put in Broad Beans and maybe potatoes . We will have to see what the weather brings.
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