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Newsletter May 26th 2026
Store shed
We are running low on many items. Hopefully we will get a delivery soon.
Plant Sale
A rather poor turn-out this year. Never mind. There are still a number of plants etc for sale. We are running an honesty box again this year, Thanks you to everyone who participates.AGM
A very poor turn out. (I was away on holiday, so did not attend). Minutes to follow.Committee meeting Minutes May 2026
Minutes of the Committee Meeting held on Thursday 14th May 2026
Meeting opened at 7.31pm.
PRESENT: C Jones, A. Redfern, P Jones, G.Cross, R. Harrison ,J. Carter-Bown, A. Linnecor, J. Pile, D.Bonner
1.CHAIRMAN’S OPENING ADDRESS
Colin welcomed everyone to the May meeting.
2. APOLOGIES
J. Hodges, M. Hubball
3. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
Read and agreed.
4. MATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
Plot size discussions- on going
WhatsApp group for Committee members- on going
Plot numbers- templates are now complete. Now in the process of labelling plots. Allan to find Birmingham returns from 2025 which may help.
New red flags- on going
5. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
An order has been put in with Eileen for bedding plants, a cost of £22, this will go to Eileen’s charity.
We decided not to apply for a £250 grant from Sutton Town Council as this would inhibit our own fund raising ( plant sale).
The vacant plots on the site need to be let as soon as possible as they are starting to weed up.
Thank you to the plot monitoring committee for your report, There are obviously problem plots which need something done without delay. There have been complaints about the state of some of these plots so it’s important to address the situation. Appropriate course of action needs to be taken, from letters of concern to contacting Birmingham City Council Allotments Officer.
6. SECRETARY’S REPORT
Last month I detailed 2 Half plots which would be available for letting shortly. One of these half plots became available last Sunday. The key was returned . A potential new tenant has been identified who is on holiday right now. The available mini plot on plot 43 has been offered to the existing mini plot tenant on 43 I await an answer.
Can I ask Paul to follow up on Johns old plot . The two half plots are in a prime position against the field boundary.
A further half plot has become available to let. Plot 44B. This plot was let to a new tenant last autumn but she has since developed problems which will stop her being able to continue with the plot. She has returned the key. This was a big surprise but is something we have to face up to. I have been informed that there is a bad invasion of convolvulus on this plot. Now that I know this, I will have bear this in mind while letting this plot in future. Any one taking it on will have a paid up plot until October.
On Wednesday next the 26th. A visit will be made to the site by a Britain in Bloom judge. Nicola Clarke will be accompanied Peter Watson from Sutton Coldfield Town Council. She will be able to advise us on any steps we can take to improve our site. All the committee are invited to attend and seek out anything relevant to the site.
7. TREASURERS REPORT
Good evening everyone.
Apologies for my absence again.
Shed sales are going strong, as they always do at this time of year.
Sales for April were £922.07.
At one time we ran out of many items, but Allan managed to get us re-stocked. We ran out of stock again towards the end of the month, but Allan organised another delivery.
Total purchases for April were £1541.14.
At the end of April our bank account balance was £4095.40. (It was £4827.31 at the end of March).
Moving on to the Repairs and Maintenance account.
I paid the bill for water use and standing charges for the winter 6 months. This came to £66.86.
Richard made and installed a new notice board. The total coat of the materials was £56.08, which has been repaid.
Our account currently stands at stands at £1614.67.
That's all for now.
8. SITE MAINTENANCE
Water reading 28th March-2143 cubic metres this is an increase of 10 on last month’s reading.
PLOT MONITORING SUB COMMITTEE
There was an inspection in March and a further one in April especially for those plots that are causing concern. Photos were taken and individual forms completed which will be submitted to Birmingham City Council Allotment’s Officer. This could result in a Notice to quit
10. SHED SCHEDULE 10.30-12.30
24th May- Jacqui
31st May- Paul
7th June- Colin
14th June- Paul
11. EVENTS SUB COMMITTEE
We’re approaching a busy time of the year. Plant Sale and 2 Shows -July and August.
So far there are 17 entries for the potato competition and 9 for the sunflower (both head diameter and height).
Plant sale will take place 17th May between 11am and 1 pm. We welcome donations of any excess plants.
The jams and chutneys will be included in the Early Show this year. Schedule and entry form have been amended. Hard copies of these will be available in the shed from June 21st.
12. SITE REPORT/HEALTH AND SAFETY
Nothing to report.
13. MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Nothing to report.
14. AOB
- AGM- 8pm start Tuesday 19th May.
- New metre stick to be sourced for Store shed.
Meeting closed at 8.46pm
The next Committee Meeting- June 18th at 7.30pm
That's all for now.Mike
