Time: 2:00 pm 8th October 2006
Place: Aylmer Road Allotment (Mike's Plot)
Apologies received for non-attendance from David, Helen, Sebastian/Sam, Rachel and
Simon
Business:-
Fiona welcomed as new plotholder.
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Any plotholders not on mailing list need to be added (Brenda).
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Mike Met Ted Butcher from, Haringey Parks Department, who was delighted with the progress
all the plotholders had made.
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Mike negtiated a 2 year free discount for new plotholders as a form of encouragement
to take on overgrown plots.
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Plot 16 will be the wildlife zone and no rent is expected for that plot.
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A dirty plot notice will be issued to Miguel.
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Mike has resigned as Chairperson but will remain as Allotment Secretary.
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Donny was nominated as acting Chairperson until the Spring AGM.
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A communal polytunnel was mooted as a future use of communal funds.
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Coppicing of trees around the allotment is planned for the winter months. The guiding
principle should be to increase the managability and usability of plots. Particular
attention will be paid to the oak tree between Elisabeth and Ed and Gabby's plot,
as well as trees in the wildlife area and trees verging on the golf course.
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Any felled logs should be kept for mushroom growing purposes.
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Dumping of wood and brambles in the wildlife plot should be halted until a better
plan of action is considered.
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Manure will be deposited just outside the communal shed area.
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Future minutes will be posted on the website, mailing list and communal shed noticeboard.
Actions:-
Ed will sort out Bank details with the Cooperative bank. Link here.
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Sam will try and get hold of the wildlife report from his friend so that it can be
published on this site.
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All plotholders will try and collect cardboard and carpet for mulching purposes.
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All volunteer plotholders will meet at 11:00 am on Sunday the 5th November 2006 for
the biannual manure shovelling task. Mike will provide transport in his red van. Cake
and soup will be served upon completion followed by a traditional bonfire to be lit
at 3:00 pm.
Items to purchase with communal funds:-
Grille and acrylic window panes for communal shed. Also a decent padlock and a key
for every plotholder.
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Short bar chainsaw from ebay.
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Engine for rotavator from ebay.
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Noticeboard for communal shed.
