The Open Day will be held earlier this year, maybe in late May. Would the Bank Holiday weekend, 26 May or 27 May be a good time? Or do most people prefer it later or earlier?
Please let us know. Vote in our poll.
Whichever date it is, when you are sowing seeds now, please sow a few extra to be potted up for sale on the Open Day. Everyone likes getting a few extra plants, and the sale is a good source of funds.
4 April 2007 | Category » Events | Comments [0]
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Despite the poor weather forecast, the Open Day proved a great success. Families and friends from approximately 30 plot holders came and shared a drink and a meal. Dozens of plants were sold raising enough money to pay for the lovely new pavilion we now own for future events.
What do people think about having an autumn BBQ event? Let us know in the comments.
2 July 2007 | Category » Events | Comments [0]
The social event on 1 July was extremely enjoyable with a barbeque, delicious donated salads and cakes, and stalls for gardening equipment, bric-a-brac and plants. Although the day’s main purpose was to provide a social occasion, we also raised £158 The weather in the preceeding days and weeks had been so wet it was decided to purchase a canopy so, whatever the sky threw down, we could still enjoy the day. As it happened, it was fairly fine but having the canopy meant that people could sit and talk and eat in comfort. Thank you to everyone who donated items and did the work of preparing for the day (and clearing up afterwards!) and of course, to everyone who came.
17 September 2007 | Category » Events | Comments [0]
Following the success of the event on 1 July we are having another one on Sunday 7 October, 12 noon to 4pm. This will be a barbecue and you are invited to bring food to cook and/or wine, salads, cakes, puddings, etc. There won’t be any stalls this time but if you have any produce, jam, chutney, etc to give away or barter, please bring that. We will be selling soft drinks and crisps. Please come and bring friends and family if you wish. Meet your neighbours, have a moan about the slugs, take pride in what grew well and commiserate about what didn’t. Enjoy the day and , we hope, some Indian summer sunshine.
17 September 2007 | Category » Events | Comments [0]
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This year’s Open Day was a great success. Over thirty families came with their bugers, sausages, salads and deserts. Many plants were donated and purchased. The St Margarets Elastic Band played an inspired set and the weather was perfect.
The afternoon lasted far beyond the planned three hours and a good time was had by all. Next time; however, we need to get a second BBQ going for the rush, apologies for that.
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26 June 2008 | Category » Events | Comments [0]
Whilst it is a formal requirement that we hold an Annual General Meeting, it is by no means a formal occasion. We invite you all to attend — especially new members — to air your views and exchange ideas. We want to hear from you as this helps us to present a comprehensive picture to the Council of our members’ views, so do come along and have your say.
The agenda will include breif reports from the chair and treasurer, notes of last year’s AGM, election of a new committee and, most important of all, views from the allotment members.
The AGM will be held on Sunday 23rd of November at 3pm at the Winchester Hall, next door to the Turks Head pub, Winchester Road, St Margarets.
11 October 2008 | Category » Events | Comments [0]
We will be having another summer Social Event this year, on Sunday 14 June, from 12 noon. Past events have been very enjoyable occasions for plotholders and their families and friends to meet, talk, eat, admire plots and perhaps commiserate. As before, there will be a barbeque, lovely food and sales of seedlings and plants. Further details will be given nearer the date but, in the meantime, please prepare a few extra seedlings and plants which you could donate for sale. And if you are clearing out your shed, please keep aside anything gardening related. If you don’t want it, someone else probably will. It may be possible to store items beforehand in the garage — ask a committee member.
22 April 2009 | Category » Events | Comments [0]
Experts to share knowledge on growing produce in small spaces
The Royal Parks and The Royal Parks Guild, an association of former employees and others associated with the Parks, are hosting a series of ‘Meet the Gardening Experts’ sessions on 1, 9, 15 and 23 August at the allotment in St James’s Park.
Gardening and horticulture experts will be on hand to share their knowledge and to give advice between 11am and 3pm. Admission is free of charge. The allotment in St James’s Park was launched three years ago and, this year, the focus is on growing produce in small spaces and containers.
Graham Hartley, Assistant Park Manager of St James’s Park, The Royal Parks, said: “Building on the success of the last two years, we wanted to show a different perspective and demonstrate that you don’t need a large garden to grow your own food - lots of different fruit and veg will flourish in the smallest plots. So if you have a patio, balcony, window box or just a window sill you can still enjoy the fun of producing healthy cheap food.”
Mike Fitt, Chairman of The Royal Parks Guild, added: “Anyone who has been involved in the life of the Parks usually ends up with a love of them and a desire to remain in touch and to pass on their knowledge. Our aim in helping with these sessions is to promote horticultural excellence, encourage more people to take up gardening and to have a lot of fun doing it!”
St James’s Park allotment is open daily from 10am - 5pm until the end of October.
6 August 2009 | Category » Events | Comments [0]
We hope you’ve seen the notices at the site for the Social Day on Sunday 20 June, from 1pm. All plot-holders, and their families and friends, are invited. There will be a barbeque (bring your own burgers, steaks, sausages, etc), with savoury dishes, desserts, cakes and drinks for sale at very reasonable prices. There will also be a sale of plants and garden-related items.
If you can donate anything eatable or usable, it will be gratefully received. If you wish, talk beforehand about food donations to Michael (plot 16) or Harald (plot 24). If you have plants or equipment, please bring them on the day.
Many thanks.
We hope to see you on Sunday the 20th.
14 June 2010 | Category » Events | Comments [0]
On the 20th of June, 2010 we held one of the most successful Social Days yet. Loads of plot holders came down and spent a lovely afternoon eating, sharing and talking. Thanks to the Committee for all their hard work organising and running the event.
What do people think about having an autumn BBQ event? Let us know in the comments.
20 June 2010 | Category » Events | Comments [0]