After our recent committee meeting 2nd February 2020 we have decided to let plot members have small controlled fires on there plots. Safety has to be paramount for our site & our members. We must consider thoughts of our local residents & the buildings that surround the site, & of course the environment. Our site is in a built up area with main roads & lots of traffic. So common sense is always key to lighting fires.
Avoid burning when the wind will carry the smoke over roads & into peoples property. Always check the weather forecast . Do Not burn green waste from crops this has to be composted. Only burn dry materials like dry timber, branches from pruning. Never burn household rubbish, rubber, plastic, foam , paint tins, carpets, aerosols that will cause pollution or damage peoples health .Use fire lighters to start the fire , no petrol, mentholated spirits that will encourage the fire. Do not leave the fire unattended. Make Sure the fire is out when you leave your allotment garden.
If your not sure what to burn speak to one of the committee officials. There will be a set of Recommendations to follow on a notice on the main hut building
If someone is not following the above recommendations /rules they will be banned from having fires on there plot
Blog by Mark Burton (Allotment Secretary) For & on behalf of Old Lane Allotments Association
