General update

First of all a big thank you to those of you who have made such generous contributions to Burydell Lane Allotments to help us with the considerable costs that we face both now and in the future following the repeated flooding last year and this year. These costs include extensive repair to the communal hut which was badly damaged and needs re-flooring.

Following lengthy discussions with the Council, they have confirmed that they do not consider any further work to be necessary at the moment due to the remedial works now completed by Affinity Water upstream. The committee supports this decision. They will however be monitoring the situation. The Council as you will be aware have supported us by waiving plot rentals for this year.

We owe a huge debt of gratitude to plot holders who have undertaken a considerable amount of work to improve the drainage on the site, in addition to Ross Parker, our neighbour who runs the small holding. Two plot holders in particular have gone above and beyond – Winston Bothwell and Peter Walsh. 

If you have not already paid the Annual Site Maintenance fee of £5 for this year, we look forward to receiving them!  Please make an on-line payment for a minimum of £5 to our treasurer Chris Feakes  chrisfeakes99@gmail.com. Details should include your name and plot number. In the event of being unable to access on-line banking money can be put through Barbara Vernon’s door in an envelope (with your name and plot number) 2 Mill Cottages (immediately before the allotments).

Bank details for the Allotments. sort code 30-99-21, account 03555408

AGM – The AGM will be held from 11.00am to 12.00 noon on Sunday June 27th and this will be followed by a celebration, probably in the form of a brunch assuming that national Covid regulations allow. Further details will follow. 
Annual Quiz – We will have our annual quiz – postponed from last year – on 9th October at the Village Hall, so please put this in your diary. Further details will follow.
Chippings – The committee is looking at how to get a regular source of chippings, as our previous supplier no longer does it. If you have any useful contacts, please let me know. In the meantime, it is better that individuals don’t take this task on themselves, so that we can ensure the best possible quality!