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November 2007
IMPORTANT ! - next allotment association meeting on Allan's plot (no.125) at 11.30am, Sunday 18th November. Allan will update us on all issues he has been discussing with the council. Bring wet weather gear just in case......
Please try out the new 'Forum' section of the web site (click on the "forum" above). This section is designed to allow you to discuss and share ideas with other members. You will need to register the first time you use the foum, and then log in each time you return.
The groundsmen have been preparing and arranging the ploughing-out of grass to make 25 new plots. Apparently there are 40 people currently on the waiting list.
October 2007
Green woodpeckers have been sighted on the allotment site. You may have noticed a largish bird flying over your plot, with a prominent yellow flash on its back - if so, it is sure to be a green woodpecker. Many of you will know there have been woodpeckers on the site for a couple of years, mainly found on the top edge of the site, where the trees mark the boundary with farmland to the north. The woodpeckers appear to have bred this season, and you may see a couple of young ones who are not quite as shy as their parents (green woodpeckers are usually quite reclusive). Here is a photo taken in October (click to enlarge):
September 2007
You will have seen piles of used playground matting appearing at various points around the allotment roadways. This is part of a plan by the council to improve the roadways by using the mats as a base for further hardcore.
Now is the time of year to make the most of your sweetcorn and squashes. However....... there are others who will enjoy your produce too - particularly Rats ! To avoid this problem repair sheds, hide produce away, and make sure there are no hiding places for them. Read more in the 'Info' pages.
August 2007
Allan has had two recent meetings with the Town Council which have been very productive. Further detailed information is available in his minutes which will have been mailed to you.
One item of good news is that Huntingdon District Council have agreed to supply hedging plants, sufficient for 500 m on the West side of the allotments, which will improve the look of the area and also provide a windbreak.
July 2007
The town council groundsmen strimmed down many of the thistles around the allotments which will be very helpful to improve the look of the area, as well as helping with weed control of course. If you have a problem near your plot (e.g. there may be a redundant plot next to yours) email the town council and they should be able to get it sorted.
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