Easter ‘20 Newsletter
 

Fellow allotmenteers We clearly are living through difficult times and it's important that we on the allotments do our part to ensure normality can return as soon as possible. When you're on the plots please stick to the published government social distancing guidelines. Always remain at least 2 m from anybody else on the allotments. Don't share tools or other equipment. Wear gloves when opening or closing the gates or touching water troughs etc. Please don't come to the allotments if you are self-isolating because of suspected infection. Because of the current situation we are unsure when or if the grass will be mown on the allotments therefore can we ask that all plot holders do what they can to keep the grass to a reasonable level. Because we cannot share equipment it's not possible for FONSA to provide mowers or strimmers, however many plot holders have their own and if you can mow an adjacent patch a path or part of a car park please do so. Please also note that the FONSA rotavator is not available at the moment. Some plot holders are unable to come to the site because of medical advice. Take a moment to look around and if you notice an adjacent plot is not being maintained why not give the plot holder a ring and ask if you can give a hand. If you don't have a number to ring you can always email FONSA and we will put you in touch. We might be able to help the community at a future point. I have been in touch with a local community worker and understand that the Rainbow Centre makes nutritious meals for minimal cost for those who are unable to provide for themselves for whatever reason. This might be an opportunity for plot holders to make a contribution by donating any spare produce to the Rainbow Centre when it becomes available. If any of you are interested in donating produce please get in touch with either me or another member of the committee via email or phone and we will do our best to synchronise donations. Whilst some garden centres are trading via email orders and delivery, it can be hard to get plants or seeds. If you have spares let us know and we will publicise your offer via further emails or on the website On a health and safety note not related to COVID19, can car users using the Hackness Road entrance please give way to those entering the site. It is quite difficult and dangerous to reverse out onto Hackness Road . Although there are fewer cars about it does seem that some road users are travelling faster on Hackness Road, thus making reversing out even more dangerous than it already was. Please also keep your speed down on the site in order to avoid danger to other allotment holders and damage to the roadways. Thank you Please do stay in touch with your committee and other users. Let us have suggestions or ideas and we will publish them on the website for everyone to consider

Shutting the Gate .....before the horses bolted!!

Green Waste Sacks

Please can allotment holders ensure that when leaving green waste for collection at the gates they do not include rubble or excessive soil in the sacks. Unfortunately some have not been collected by the refuse service as they exceed the weight limits for sacks. Please have a thought for your colleagues who will have to clear up the mess! Thank you.