Site Inspection 19th April 2012

Following the inspection this evening the committee would like to say a very big thank you for all the hard work that members have put in recently. 

The site is looking fantastic and we would like to wish all allotment holders a very productive growing season.

February Committee Meeting Minutes

CHAGFORD ALLOTMENT HOLDERS’ ASSOCIATION

Minutes of the committee meeting held at 7pm on 27^th February 2012 at 49 New Street

Present: Graham Adnitt, Anne Thorn, Matt Smith, Rosina Kellman, Terry Le

 Apologies for absence: Helen Pitt, Ian Page, Dave Phillips

1.  

  Minutes of the previous meeting were discussed, accepted and approved with some minor alterations.

2.    Matters arising from the previous meeting.

Bank mandate: Ian has now signed.

Fencing of the Northern boundary: Nothing new to report

Montessori Nursery Insurance: Ian unavailable to report.

Deer Fence: Discussed at length, no conclusion to report.

Waiting List Notice: Helen unavailable to report.

Inspection of plots: Discussion centred on 3 plots, T Kalouli, B Worsley, C Loram. To be followed up and report made after inspection on 25^th March.

Leat Repairs: to discuss with D Phillips. AGM topic.

3.    Finance and collection of rents.

Revenue from manure down on last year, AGM topic. Insurance of £159 now paid.

4.    Allocations.

Helen to report at next meeting.

5.    Any other business.

Scarecrow project ( Tinner’s Fair) Matt and Rosina to research and construct.

Unwelcome visitors  - to be discussed at AGM.

6.    Date and place of next meeting.

7pm on 16^th March 2012 at Haddon House, New Street.

8.10pm Finish

YOU CAN NOW VIEW THE MINUTES ON THE ASSOCIATION BLOG.

http://chagfordallotments.blogspot.com

December Committee Meeting Minutes

Sorry for the delay, below are the minutes from the December meeting.

CHAGFORD ALLOTMENT HOLDERS’ ASSOCIATION

Minutes of the committee meeting held at 7pm on 19^th December 2011 at 49 New Street

Present: Graham Adnitt, Anne Thorn, Matt Smith, Rosina Kellman, dave Phillips and Ian Page

1.    Apologies for absence:

Terry Lee and Helen Pitt

2.    Minutes of the previous meeting of 17^th October 2011

These were approved.

3.    Matters arising from the previous meeting.

Bank mandate: Ian still to sign.

Fencing of the Northern boundary

Encroachment of neighbouring properties: Dealt with during work weekend.

Montessori Nursery Insurance: Ian to try and talk with Sebastian.

Deer Fence: Permission to be sort for access to neighbouring property to masses what work needs to be carried out.

Seed order catalogue: Ian to put out catalogues.

Waiting List Notice: Helen not present to discuss.

Offer to measure plots: Was declined.

Chagford primary school CSV Day: This was a great success. Congratulations from the committee to everyone involved.

Blog and Email address: This is now up and running. The committee congratulated Matt for setting this up. Committee meeting minutes now to be added to the blog.

4.    Finance and collection of rents.

All rents have now been paid.

Insurance is due for renewal in  January.

It was discussed that manure was not being paid for and it was agreed that a new sign should be installed to remind people of the cost and how to pay. It was discussed that we no longer supply manure and it was decided that this would have to be raised at the AGM.

5.    Inspection of plots and responses.

Following the December allotment inspection, the visit was discussed by the committee. The decision was made that contact be made with 3 members regarding their plots in order to understand the member’s situation and to see how the committee could aid those members.

6.    Allocations.

Helen was unavailable to discuss the allocations. It is understood that 3 plots are available and would shortly have tenants.

7.    Work weekend.

This was a great success and the committee would like to thank those members that came out to help. Well done to all.

A discussion was started on how to keep the leat running and on how to stop the banks from collapsing into it. It was decided to look at various options and to obtain quotes in order for the subject to be discussed at the next AGM.

8.    Any other business.

A card was signed to Fay Charters to thank her for her time with the committee.

The committee purchased a set of drain rods in order to keep the drainage pipe by the gate clear.

9.    Date and place of next meeting.

7pm on 27^th February 2012 at Haddon House, New Street.

YOU CAN NOW VIEW THE MINUTES ON THE ASSOCIATION BLOG.

http://chagfordallotments.blogspot.com

Property Marking Event

On Friday 23rd March there will be a property marking/registering and community safety event held outside the Chagford library from 10.30am until 1pm. If you have any tools etc that you want to mark and register please do go along.

Chagford Hub

Access a wealth of knowledge about all things sustainable in the Chagford area using the link below. Even if you don't live in Chagford there's still loads of great information to help you live a more sustainable lifestyle.

http://chagfordhub.typepad.com/ 

Sheds broken into.....................again.

Several sheds on the allotments have been broken into again. Although it doesn't appear that anything has been stolen please do check your shed just in case.

If you have any ideas about improving security please do let the committee know.