Can we please make sure you give the potato order forms to Mark Burton. We need them ASAP. Alot of members brought the form to the Annual General Meeting.
I can then place an order with our supplier and reserve stocks. We will have to make the cut off date now for the 23th October 2025
Thankyou
As you are all aware Mick Hogan has what we call a free table which is at the back of his shed. its visibly seen from the main path through the site. Mick puts vegatables , fruit, etc when he has a glut of produce, other members also put items on there for other plot members to take
In the last weeks fruit and vegatables are appearing on the free table that are not edible, they are rotting and obviously no one takes them. Mick has to compost all of it. Mick has asked me to publish a blog saying he doesnt want anybody putting items on the free table. He will continue to leave his own produce for members to take.
Blog by Mark Burton (Allotment Secretary)
The Committee would like to thank all plot members that attended our Annual General meeting on the 29th September people turned up in numbers & it was a good night had by all
Old Lane Committee
South Leeds Conservative Club, Wooler Street, Beeston, Leeds , LS11 7JH
Buffet included from 6.45pm
Mark Burton – Allotment Secretary
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)
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
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