Saturday, 9 March 2013

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!


Sunday, 17 February 2013

Polytunnel Week 4

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

Saturday, 9 February 2013

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

Wednesday, 6 February 2013

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!


Monday, 21 January 2013

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

Monday, 14 January 2013

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



Thursday, 10 January 2013

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.


Friday, 23 November 2012

NOVEMBER NEWS



 On 13th November the awards evening for all allotments in borough of Lewisham took place .... WELDONE to Rachel who won best plot for our site, and BIG WELDONE to us all for again coming second in best site category.
It is a great accomplishment....but first place is still the goal!!!

The proposal for a communal polytunnel has been agreed- we have the funds and Dennis has kindly agreed to organise purchase and delivery.
The ground we plan to position it on needs to be prepared- volunteers needed- Sunday 25th November at 1pm. It should only take about an hour if there are a few of us.....
Then the erection of the polytunnel is planned for first week in January- how does Saturday 5th sound to you???  Many hands really do make light work- and this project will benefit us all, either directly, if you are growing in it, or indirectly as plants will be grown for sale, and proceeds used to fund future projects / events.
Please let us know if you can help- THANKYOU.

Names put forward for 5 ft section (£10 per year) inside the tunnel are: Vilma; Dennis; Bob and Lynn; Marion and Dave; Denny and Steve; Susan and Simon; Nick; Roy; Rachel (leaving 1 ‘’plot’’ to grow things to sell)  if you would like to go on the reserve list, let me know as someone may change their mind..
We hope this addition will be a big asset to the site.

Bonfire party on the 3rd went with a bang (sorry!!) Seriously, it was a great evening enjoyed by all there.  Hope to see even more join us next year.

Honey made from Bees on our site is still available from Mike- but selling fast. His contact details are on blogg and on his plot. (£4 jar) it is wonderful.

Seed order went off and delivery expected of seeds in two/three weeks- thanks to all who made an order- our % back came to nearly £50. Amazing!
Happy Gardening
Denny (Secretary)