A month has passed, so we thought it about time for an update on the natty little nectarine tree we’ve been featuring. The tree has dropped a few fruits over the past month, and although the weather has not been clement, the few that are left are growing well although […]
Read moreGetting Fruity!
A short while back we posted an image of a stunning flower adorned nectarine – posing the question ‘Has Spring – Sprung?’ We can now say that surely it must have, as this fantastic fruiter has now started to turn from beautuful pink flowers to succulent nectarines! Remember, if you’ve […]
Read moreCommittee Members
As we move in to the summer we would really love a few more people to join the Whitemoor committee. The commitment is to be available on the first Wednesday of every month and to be available to help as part of a team when there are specific things that […]
Read moreSecurity warning
Sadly one of our allotment holders had a serious break-in and had a number of items stolen recently. All of us must be mindful to shut the main gates – remember that leaving the gate open is serious and is therefore an evictable offence. Please be vigilent and report anything […]
Read moreAvenue Repairs
The ‘state of the avenues’ has been brought to our attention as people have shared concerns that they are difficult to drive down. We have discussed the issues at great length at a number of committee meetings and various options have been looked at. We did hire a JCB a […]
Read moreHas Spring – Sprung?
Well, the sun has been shining for once and we’re pretty sure that if you’re like us many of you will have packed a hearty lunch and headed off to your beloved allotment. Isn’t it funny how a little toil seems so much easier and more pleasurable when the warming […]
Read moreShow & Open Day
We know it’s a little while away but just advance notice that the Whitemooor Show and Open Day are going to take place on: Sat 17th and Sun 18th August 2013. More dates to follow soon.
Read moreAllotment Security
We just wanted to mention that there are now quite a few allotments without a secure lock on. Please can you note this is a requirement of your tenancy agreement and even if you don’t mind people entering your allotment it can provide easier access to neighbouring allotments if yours […]
Read moreCaught Short?
We are really grateful to the City Council for offering a grant towards the building of a site compost toilet. The Committee believes that this is a fantastic way of developing our site and will help to make our social events more inclusive with the offer of a toilet. However […]
Read moreComposting Course?
Fancy knowing a bit more about your compost? Want to know what’s going on under all that organic matter? Want some hints and tips on better composting? If this is you then click here for more information and a great opportunity! Or alternatiely contact: Arkwright Meadows Community Garden 0115 9867777 […]
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