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.

NOVEMBER NEWS

 On 13^th 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 25^th 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 5^th 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 3^rd 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)

News.....

Honey
We all now can purchase DELICIOUS Knapmill Way honey!!!  It was available at our bonfire night party- and sold really well.
If  anyone would like some (£4 large jar) contact Mike the Bee Man by email at honey@chezelliott.co.uk

Poly-tunnel meeting
The idea of a  poly tunnel as an allotment purchase to go on the communal area, has been well received.  
A meeting to answer questions and make a decision on the purchase is scheduled for Sunday 11th Nov at 2pm. All welcome.
 
Seed Orders
Seed orders have now been sent off- thank you to all who supported this scheme; it is a win win idea- we get seeds at half price or less, and the allotment gets a small percentage of the final order cost, seeds should arrive in about a month.

Awards
Rachel, plot 13, won best plot on Knapmill! She has been nominated for entry to best in the borough, good luck Rachel.

Our site has also been nominated for best in borough- awards evening is the 13th Nov....fingers crossed.

Free woodchippings....

Dear All

 I am informed that Craig will be in the area on Friday doing tree work. He will have approximately a Transit Tipper load of chippings as well as logs.

 If this will be any use to your allotments or community gardens and you are free on Friday to accept the chippings then please contact Craig direct on the number below.

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

Sent: 31 October 2012 13:15

To: greenscene

Subject: free wood chip and logs

Dear Sir / Madam,

My name is Craig Chisholm and I operate a tree surgery company based in Medway, Kent. We will be working in the SE6 area on Friday 2 November and would like to know if you have any allotment sites that would benefit from wood chip / mulch, or logs - delivered free of charge ? 

Best regards,

Craig

www.CraigChisholmTreeSurgeryLtd.com

Tel. 01634 420018 

Company no. 6309412 VAT no. 980850789 UTR no. 57232 03640