AGM next month
Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is on Tuesday 19th March at 7:45pm. the venue is the Athletic Club, Rockingham Road. All members welcome. Paid-up members of the Society can vote on proposals. The details and Agenda of the AGM are on our website – click on the link.
Thanks for paying Rents
Many thanks to all those who have paid their rents and annual subscriptions. Paying online has been really good this year. If you have not yet paid your rent, it is overdue and your plot may be re-let to someone on the waiting list. Contact the treasurer urgently on 07971 492632
New member of the Stewards Team (Margaret Road)
We have another volunteer to join the team at Margaret Road. Andy Payne will be helping members/tenants on line 2. His contact details are below.
- Margaret Road Line 1 – Rebecca Profit email: line1steward@hotmail.com
- Margaret Road Line 2 – Andy Payne 07485 594989 email: andrewpayne2250@gmail.com
- Margaret Road Line 3 – Peter New – 07857 854377 email peternew33@gmail.com
- Margaret Road Line 4 – John Roberts – 07525 474 302 email: john.roberts999@googlemail.com
Useful Contacts
Manure contact: John Norton 01933 678284
Compost contacts: Chris Foster on 07956 442 043
Trailer load of compost for £45 delivered to your plot. Chris Foster on 07956 442 043
Allotment Shack – full load of compost £140 (approx 3.5 cubic metres), half is £80 plus delivery charge. Contact: 07810 262625
Straw contact: bales delivered to your plot, a minimum order applies (£55) Contact: Lisa Middleton on 07923 471 513
1000 litre IBC water tanks (with cage) for £35
£35 each (includes delivery to plot) REMEMBER to ask for a SPOUT when ordering.
Contact: Wayne on 07745 109380
The Garden Shop in London Road
For all of your seeds, plants, potatoes, onions etc we suggest you try the Garden Shop in London Road Kettering. A friendly family business with great service. See their Facebook page.
Safety Reminder
It’s a limit, not a minimum! The speed limit of 5mph applies to all vehicles on allotment land (even rotavators!). Please respect our rules and consider the safety of pedestrians, dog-walkers and our less able members. Driving too fast may also damage your vehicle and the ridings.
Town Council Wildlife Competition
We just received news of this competition from the Mayor – Emily Fedorowycz. Click on the link for details https://www.ketteringtowncouncil.gov.uk/love-wildlife?fbclid=IwAR1rbQnMNhRzhc0eKeByJtL2Zc71U-gjuaFVco8uttTHGy5Uy50-P2BjrSM