BINSWOOD ALLOTMENT SOCIETY
NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2010
2010 in brief:
The saddest event of the year was the passing of our Treasurer, John Shuttleworth. Bravely. John gave his financial report to the AGM in March and handed over his duties to Martin Hurst in April.
John died peacefully at his home on Friday 21st May 2010.
As a Society we are lucky to have members who are prepared to take on the tasks that keep our Society going. Thank you Martin for undertaking the duties of Treasurer.
In March, with funds provided by the Leamington Town Council (LTC), we renewed the water main from the site boundary to the big shed. Next year we hope to provide one or two more water points with further funds provided by the LTC.
This year we haven’t used as much water as normal. Is this due to members collecting their own – we hope so – or was it due to the relatively wet August?
Seasonal Greetings and let us hope for a productive summer 2011
Dennis Bradley, Chairman
Help us to help you....
We’ve already come up with some exciting plans for the allotments – including a children’s play area and a community hut. All we need to do now is secure the necessary funding!
To help us provide the service and facilities you’d like to see at Binswood we need to know more about you. Please take the time to complete our quick questionnaire and return it with your plot rent to Martin Hurst. Many thanks
Meet the new Treasurer
 Martin Hurst kindly offered his services as Treasurer for the Binswood Allotment Society at the AGM last year. Martin, from Northumberland Road, is a familiar face at the allotments, having tended his plot for more than 12 years.
A successful businessman, he founded the Martanne chain of hairdressing salons, Lookfantastic.com and Heart of England Training.
Martin also finds time to run an allotment in Banbury for a charity which works with young homeless people.
And his favourite veg? Tomatoes!”
New look for website
Keep your eye on our website...
 www.binswoodallotmentsociety.co.uk it’s getting a revamp in early 2011. There will be more information about Binswood Allotments, news updates, monthly tips from our more experienced gardeners and a gallery for your allotment photographs.
We’re still in the planning stages so if there’s something you would like to see on the website, or if you’d like to contribute, please email:
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Plot Rents are due from 1st January 2011 with full payment due by 31st January. Rents out-standing after this date will include a £5 surcharge. Rent for 2011 is £27 (OAP £26)
Cheques should be made payable to Binswood Allotment Society and sent to the Treasurer
Martin Hurst, 40 Northumberland Road, Leamington Spa, CV32 6HB
Date for your Diary
Our Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday 28th March 2011 at the Parish Room Old Milverton. After the AGM John Carrier will give a talk on ‘Odds and Sundries’
Membership
At at the 1st November all plots were occupied with 118 members, with others on our waiting list.
New Trophy up for grabs
In 2011 we are introducing a new annual competition – the John Shuttleworth Trophy, in memory of our former Treasurer.
The topic for next year’s competition is yet to be decided... so watch this space!
If you’ve got a problem or have a question, please don’t hesitate to contact one of us.
We’ll be happy to help
Officers:
Chairman & Membership Secretary:
Dennis Bradley 429776
Secretary: Christine Schweighart 314202
Treasurer: Martin Hurst 832491
Committee: Peter Griffin, Catherine Levack& Geoff Southgate
If you wish to propose alternatives to the above please contact the Secretary
Paths
Members are reminded that the paths between plots must be ‘properly cut and trimmed’. This is a bylaw requirement and a condition of the Society’s Public Liability Insurance policy. The Society can be liable for trespassers who suffer serious injury or death.
Machinery
Members hiring & using the Society’s rotovator and/or strimmer are reminded that they do so at their own risk. Please return the equipment in proper order and report any problems to Peter Griffin or a Committee member. |
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