Allotment awards: Success!

Knapmill allotments were awarded Best Site at the 2013 Lewisham allotment awards.

Well done to everyone for making the site a success through their hard work on their own plots and helping on our communal projects and events.
Particular thanks should go to Denny and Lynn whose efforts on the committee over a number of years have culminated in this award.

Lets hope as a site we can build on this award and improve the site for the coming years.

Seed Catalogues

Seed catalogues are here!

Please collect yours from the box in toilet and return by end of month-with cheque-‘knapmill way allotment association’ (in post box).

Why get seeds from us?

Cheaper!! Each veg pack is between 50p and £1 less than their normal catalogue price

Kings provide seeds for the likes of the lost gardens heligan- so top quality, and many unusual varieties, including a choice of organic seeds

A small % of total cost is returned to us, so the site as whole benefits whilst not costing you more.

Annual Plot Reviews

ANNUAL PLOT REVIEW

 WEEK STARTING 20^TH OCT

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Firstly, the majority of plot holders have had a great year-well done!

Thank you to all who help and support the running of the site – in big ways and small- your efforts are very much appreciated by us all.

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As is our practice, the committee will be looking over each plot and discussing any issues of non-cultivation / weeds etc, and will then be contacting the plot holders concerned.

We have a huge waiting list in Lewisham for plots, and we are responsible for ensuring all plots are being fully used and properly cultivated.

Whilst we do not want to have to ask anyone to leave- if you are not growing any/many vegetables and not keeping your plot in good order, maybe this isn’t the right time for you to have an allotment....after all, someone else could benefit so much from space you are neglecting.

If you wish to discuss any problems you have experienced this year that may have affected your time at the site, or wish to discuss reducing your plot size because you are struggling- please contact us – we want to help if we can.

Happy gardening 

Denny (Secretary 07966373933) Dennis (Chair 07411434763) Lynn (Treasurer 02086951910)     

 05.10.13 

Social

Saturday 20th July

Social at the site from 2pm (14h00).

All welcome, bring any food and drinks you may wish to share.

The social will celebrate Allyson and her contribution to the success of our site over the last few years. We hope to unveil a bench to commemorate Allyson.
This will not be formal ceremony but a happy remembrance of  Allyson's life.

Allyson

Sadly, Allyson died yesterday, she had been ill for sometime and our thoughts are with her friends and family and in particular Francis, Allyson's son.

Allyson was both a friend and inspiration to many plot holders at Knapmill and was instrumental in nurturing the community spirit  and togetherness onsite that led to the positive atmosphere and the many achievements which have improved the site for all members.

Throughout her illness Allyson remained an integral part of our allotment community and was at the AGM in her postion as Chair only a matter of weeks ago, evidence of her great commitment to the site and most importantly its members, despite her illness.

Mountsfield Park: Potential Food Growing Space

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Capital Growth Network

Calling all allotment holders: Chance to win £100 when you join Capital Growth

We are delighted to let you know that the Capital Growth Network is now open to allotment holders and associations.  This means you can now join London’s largest food growing network and reap all the benefits which include:

-          discounts with a number of suppliers

-          access to our training & events

-          monthly information on what is happening around London

-          access to our new’ Harvestometer’ which will calculate the value of your fruit and veg harvest and keep track of your yields

To find out more about the benefits and to join visit www.capitalgrowth.org/apply

Plus any allotment holders joining before Monday 17 June and pledging to be part of the Growing a Million Meals for London campaign will be entered into a draw to win £100 in vouchers, training, plants or subscription to Grow Veg, while communal groups and associations will have the chance to take part in our Grow More Food Giveaway if registering by Thursday 6 June.

www.capitalgrowth.org/millionmeals/giveaway/ to find out more.

Contact: Sarah Williams, Capital Growth, sarah@sustainweb.org

Free composting workshops

Free home composting workshop!

Learn how to set up a compost, what can and cannot go into a compost, getting the right mix and trouble shooting.

Booking is essential.

To book email kristina.binns@lewisham.gov.uk

Or alternatively call 020 8314 2145 to leave a detailed message .

Wed. June 12th

2.00 - 3.20pm

Devonshire Road Nature Reserve

Forest Hill SE23 3TQ (entrance is opposite Tyson Road)

Wed. June 12th

6.50 - 8.10pm

Wearside Service Centre, Wearside Road, Lewisham, SE13 7EZ (meet in the security office)

Tues. 2nd July

• 10.00am - 11.20am

• 6.30pm - 7.50pm

• 10.00am - 11.20am

Wearside Service Centre, Wearside Road, Lewisham, SE13 7EZ (meet in the security office)

Thurs. 4th July

Devonshire Road Nature Reserve, Devonshire Road, Forest Hill SE23 3TQ (entrance is opposite Tyson Road)

Kristina Jansons-Binns | Waste Initiatives and Prevention Officer | Environment & Community Development | Tel No. 020 8314 2145

Knapmill Allotment Society AGM 4 May 2013: Agenda

Knapmill Way Allotment Society AGM Saturday 4th May 2013 1pm 

1 Attendance, register to be taken.

2 Apologies for absence

3 Approval of Minutes of Last Meeting

4 Chair's report  (5minutes)

5 Secretary's Report (5 minutes)

6 Financial Report (5 minutes)

7 Election of Officers

8 Date of next meeting

9 Any other business

We expect the entire meeting to take no longer than 30 minutes

AGM 2013

AGM is Saturday 4th May at 1pm, planned to last half hour, followed by a bring and share get together- important all who are able do attend.

Anyone who would like to stand for role of an officer- chair / treasurer/ secretary- should let Denny know in advance please. All nominations very welcome!! If you'd just like to help out in some way, but can't commit to take on role of officer, its great opportunity to get to know other plotholders better, and learn new skills/put your skills to even greater use; just mention it either at/before the AGM.
Thanks

Denny

Composting Workshops

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Help the site (please)....

We are planning to have stalls at Brockley and Blythe Hill fairs in the summer to raise money for further projects at the site

If each of us was able to prepare / donate just one item to sell, this would really make a huge difference  - it has been suggested that if several people could each make up a hanging basket or window-box, for example, (the various pound shops often have hanging baskets etc for sale very cheaply) we could sell them on for a good price as these seem to be in demand at plant sales.

If we all support this effort, with either a donation of a plant and/or helping on the stall at the fair, it'll be a great success!

The communal area, toilet and now poly-tunnel are a testament to what we can achieve when we work together......

Let Denny or Lynn know if you are up for this

Thanks

Reminder- Social 23rd March 1pm

Please come- friends and family most welcome

Blythe Hill fields a few years ago

Ta Dah! A Polytunnel

Fix Battens! We're going over the top!  A heroic effort in (almost) knee-deep cold brown custard saw the 5th Polytunnel Battalion all but complete its mission today.

Tea and medals all round. Pictures below:

Outside of the Polytunnel (ignore the creases, we did)

Look at the tension!

The hand-crafted staging ready to go!

 Grand opening 23 March!

Polytunnel Week 4

Frame completed (finally); next the cover...

Polytunnel progress

For anyone who's not been at the site recently due to the poor weather, the polytunnel is coming along....

Week 1

Week 3

Manure offer...

If anyone wants to get together to request a delivery (and chip in for the fuel cost) , please post a message or email me at knapmillallotments@gmail.com

Or see below.....

Dennis (Plot Two)

Dear All

I have had a call from Jan who runs the Willow Tree Stables on Ronver Road, Lee. 

She has a good stock of fresh manure if anyone is interested. The manure itself is free but she may charge for diesel.

If you would like a delivery or more info please contact Jan direct on 07850349526

Kind regards

Katy

Allotments Officer

Wearside Service Centre

Wearside Road

Ladywell SE13 7EZ

Tel: 020 8314 2277

Mob: 07841 733 776

Fax: 020 8314 5908

Garden Series!

Orchard Project Workshops

At De Frene allotments, Sydenham

http://www.sydenhamgarden.org.uk/news/36/66/London-Orchard-Project

Tuesday 29 January 2013
Tuesday 5 February 2013
Saturday 16 February 2013

To download the application and information form click here

Election of Officers 2013

ELECTION OF OFFICERS 2013 AGM

At our AGM in the spring- can you see yourself standing for one of the roles of officer? (Chair / Secretary/ Treasurer)

Please feel free to discuss any queries you may have with Denny or Lynn at any time before the meeting. ( email if you prefer- denny.senner@yahoo.co.uk or 07966373933)

Think about it!!!

Thankyou

Denny

14.01.13

Vertical Gardens

Polytunnel Build

Thanks to all who helped clear the ground, reconfigure the communal area (and bug hotel!) and get the steel frame-work up on Saturday 5th Jan.

It is planned (weather permitting) to fit the timber and with any luck the polythene cover on Saturday 19th January from around 09h00- 09h30 onwards.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.