STOP PRESS 19 July 2026
“At the Allotments there is a wire basket attached to the main gate entrance. The allotmentiers will occasionally place produce there which is free to take. Please help yourself whenever you are passing.”
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Allotment Annual Report – APM May 2026
A Continued Growing Success!
As in previous years we have had a few changes with three new members taking on plots vacated by others. One of these occurred because previous holders did not maintain the plot. The other two was because the plot holders decide to give up their plot. So, as with last year’s report, we have come back to 21 members on the 18 plots. A further two people have asked about availability of plots and have been sent application forms. They will go on the waiting list.
As always a wide variety of crops are grown from vegetables and fruit to flowers. Plenty of sharing has continued with sharing of advice as well as seeds and plants between members. And of course, chatting to the many people who take the footpath past the allotments.
All plot holders are automatically affiliated to the National Association of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners. The benefits of this mean access to the reduced costs of the of seeds and materials, online support and insurance covering us all.
During the year we had plenty of visitors during the FOLC Open Gardens day. The allotments will again be part of this year’s event.
Thanks to those who help with keeping the paths around the plots cut and the hedge between the allotments and Coronation Park trimmed.
We are grateful to Nick Cooper for his supply of horse manure that will hopefully increase our crops growth this year and to Asterion and Co from the Old Vicarage for the large sack of seed potatoes.
Finally, thanks again go to the Allotment Committee for all their work during the year with keeping up with the changes and the close liaison with our affiliation to the National Association.
All this continues to make sure the allotments a valuable resource for the village.
Tim Spurgeon, Chair
Contact: Tim Spurgeon email timspurgeon@btinternet.com or ring 07813 505830 or 01373813027
The allotments are next to the Recreation Field and Coronation Park.