There will be a site cleanup to coincide with this Town event. This will be an opportunity for tenants without transport to dispose of general rubbish.
A one off arrangement has been made by Swale for BIFFA to pick up bagged allotment rubbish on Mon 6th March from the designated area by the main entrance. It important to remember:
ONLY SECURELY BAGGED MATERIAL MAY BE DEPOSITED ON SAT 4th AND SUN 5th READY FOR COLLECTION ON THE MONDAY
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This can now be deposited in the new disposal area within the tin enclosure at the end of the main drive. Collection will be arranged during the next month, when there is a full lorry load.
The contractor completed the major tree work on 20.1.17. Our thanks to James Stickles of JBS Tree Services and his team.
Work parties on 22nd and 28th Jan, 20th Feb, piled the branches and lit bonfires to clear the site ready for the ground clearance and construction work.
Thanks to Sally and Kieran Kerin, Andy Freeman, Angela Smith, Laurence Young, Marion Ripley, Stuart Harrison, Noel and May Perkins, John Gould, Bob Gomes, Stephen and David Cornell for the work they contributed on the days.
The area is now cleared ready for the site strip. Work will start on 8th March.
There is to be an interesting illustrated talk on thursday 16th February by Faversham Archaeologist Patricia Reid. It will take place in the Purifier Building, Flood Lane starting at 7.30pm.
All members and guests ar welcome to attend. Refreshments will be provided following the talk when there will be an opportunity for informal discussion.
There is no charge, but donations will be welcomed to defray costs.
Enthusiastic plot holders have commenced a number of local work parties to tackle improvements in their area of the site.
FORMER DUMPING AREA BY PLOT 22A
Ashley and Daniel Haines, Hazel Grave and Keith Thompson have completed the clearance of the former dumping area by plot 22A, including the fallen trees, ivy and bramble in the adjacent waterway. The area has been added to plot 22A which now has direct access to water.
WALNUT TREE BETWEEN PLOTS 37 AND 38A
Andy Freeman and John Gould have tackled the large walnut between plots 37 and 38A, raising the canopy and relieving the load on the main trunks.
OTHER LOCAL WORK PARTIES are planned to clear clogged streams of bullrushes, remove trees, etc, to improve the site by their plots. If you have plans, let the Secretary know.
The work party will concentrate on further bullrush clearance in the north reach. Bob Gomes will lead the team, with Bob and Noel in the punt using the underwater brush cutter, and other members of the team using grappling irons to pull the cut rushes to the bank for transfer to the composting area by barrow.
If you wish to volunteer and join us, wear suitable clothing, including boots and gloves. On the day, do not rush, be aware of others around you, and remember to keep wet objects away from your face. Bob will run through the work to be done and assign tasks on the day.
We will also be clearing out the brick store by plot 20. Anyone wanting to help, but not fancying splashing around by the stream, can join us there.
Work parties are great fun and carry out essential maintenance and improvements to our unique site. It is surprising how much can be achieved in a few hours by a dedicated team. Please join us.
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