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If you haven’t been given a Kings Seeds catalogue we still have plenty. Just let me know on site and i I will supply you with one.

Blog by Mark Burton (Allotment Secretary)

We all enjoy the wonderful benefits of caring for our allotments, such as spending time with our community, being outdoors and enjoying fresh food. As you all know, there isn’t enough space on allotments for everyone and the waiting times sometimes take years. A group of local residents are setting up Incredible Edible – a community group to promote food growing in public spaces across Beeston. This is part of a successful national network and members of it have so far created over 150 public beds of fruit and veg across Leeds. We also have support from the local council and our local councillors.

If you or anyone you know is interested in joining or just hearing more about our plans, come to our first meeting on Wednesday 24th September from 6pm at Beeston Library.

It’s free and open to people of all ages and skill levels.

Information provided by Cristiana Mirosanu (Plot 23)

Blog created by Mark Burton (Allotment Secretary)

The first picture is the winner plot 3S Sheila Brogden. Runner up plot 37S J Vella and family. Remember this was judged over the growing season.

Blog by Mark Burton (Allotment Sec)

Congratulations on our prize winners, and remember this was judged over the growing season. The first picture is the winner plot 3N Jeanne Newby. The second picture is the runner up – plot 51 Martin Kennard

Blog by Mark Burton Allotment Sec)

We know there is a problem with the alignment of the gates at Old Lane entrance making it difficult to open and shut the gates. I have informed Leeds City Council who will be out to look at the gates. If your really struggling getting on site , can i suggest you use the entrance on St Anthonys Drive to gain access until the gates are looked at.

Mark Burton (Allotment Secretary)

Our Annual General Meeting Will Take place On Monday 29th September 2025

            South Leeds Conservative Club, Wooler Street, Beeston, Leeds , LS11 7JH

Buffet included from 6.45pm

         

I am in the process of producing rent statements today and i will be handing them out from 27th August 2025, rents need to be paid by the 1st October 2025, all the details for paying on line & at the Annual General Meeting will be with your rent statement. I am also enclosing a seed potatoe order form. Kings Seeds catalogues have not yet arrived and will be given out in due course.

Mark Burton – Allotment Secretary -Old Lane Allotments

Dear Members

It has come to our attention with reports from plot holders having items go missing from their plots and sheds.

Long handled irish shovel, new planks of wood, black water tank with fixings, long ladies gloves, watering cans; 34 petunia plants, this is what we have been told has gone missing from members. As members we all come to our allotment plots to help our mental health and well being, and to enjoy gardening and socializing not to spend time worrying when whare not on site. Nobody should be going on other peoples plots unless they have had permission. If anyone knows anything that might help stop this, please speak to the committee

Thank You

Blog by Mark Burton – requested by Gwen Elgar

Dear members

Just to clarify we can water our crops and fill our water barells as before. We don’t direct water plants with hosepipe on our site, so it doesn’t really affect us.

Mark Burton (Allotment Secretary)

Hosepipes can only be used to fill up water barrels that you have on your plot. That strictly means hosepipes cant be used to direct water plants or land, it is forbidden on site. Anyone caught using a hosepipe other than filling up a water barrel will be in a strict breach of there tenancy agreement .

Thank You

Old Lane Allotments Association. (Blog created by Mark Burton – Site Secretary)

This butterfly was photographed by Christine on plot 15, really vibrant colours.

Blog by Mark Burton (Allotment Secretary)

Photo by Christine – plot 15