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Old Lane Allotments

Its with deep sadness to inform everybody of the passing of Michael Cooper. He was suffering with a long illness. MIck was a gentlemen and just a really great person to know. He had been a member on Old Lane Allotments for many years. Mick was a book of knowledge and could answer most questions regarding planting and growing.

Members always complimented him on his Daliah flowers, which he always grew from seed, such stunning colours in the summer months. Mick was a keen photographer and many of the photos on our website are what Mick uploaded. He had many friends on the allotment and was very well thought of and respected. He will be sadly missed Our thoughts are with his wife Hazel and there lovely family.

Rest in peace Mick

These are some images taken today on the allotments

Images & Blog created by Mark Burton (Allotment Secretary)

Dear Members

Welcome all to this years growing season, and a Happy new year to members new and old. The site is full once more, our waiting list is over 30 now with new members wanting plots on our site. The waiting time for plots in this country alone is at its highest for a number of years. Allotments have become very popular to grow your own fruit, veg, and flowers. It has become a way of life and the benefits are valuable for our mental health and well being. We have to make sure we cultivate & utilise our plots to there full potential . In other parts of the country plots even half ones are being split to provide more members with access to growing. If we can concentrate working our plots to there full potential, we will be doing everything to satisfy Leeds City Council.

Blog written and created by Mark Burton (Allotments Secretary)

For and on behalf of Old Lane Allotments

Dear Members

. We as a committee would like to thank everybody for there hard work & commitment to there plots this year. So A very merry Xmas & a Happy healthy new year

All The Best From Mick, Mark, Steve, Reg, Gwen, Tony, & Geoff.

Dear Members

The Skip that is at the main gate will be collected Monday 2nd December

Blog by Mark Burton(Allotment Secretary)

For and on behalf of Old Lane Allotments.

Dear Members

From 22nd November 2024 there will be no access at St Anthony’s Drive entrance for vehicles for a couple of days. However if your coming in on foot just come in as you normally do. Leeds City Council have ordered a skip and are carrying out a plot clearance on plot 43. The skip will have to go on the main through road of the site which will block access for vehicles.

Cars will have to enter site from the Old Lane entrance until work is complete and the skip is removed.

The Skip isn’t avaliable to use by our members on this occasion as it’s been paid for by Leeds City Council. So we would appreciate nobody using it please.

Blog by Mark Burton(Allotment Secretary)

For and on behalf of Old Lane Allotments.

Water for the site has now been turned off

Blog by Mark Burton (Allotment Secretary)

Dear Members,

Prices will increase next October the 1st for the 2025/26 Growing season.

Full plot £81.00 – Half plot £40.50

These are prices without any concessions.

Our water charge/insurance as members were made aware of at the Annual General Meeting Will increase to £10 per member covering increased water charges from our supplier, the fee also covers public liability insurance.

Blog created by Mark Burton (Allotment Secretary) For and on behalf of Old Lane Allotments.

If you are travelling to an organised bonfire stay safe & enjoy the celebrations. Can we also remind plot holders that if they are having fires on there plots to make sure there is no wildlife hiding inside them, using them for shelter.

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