Welcome to Chaddesden Park Allotment Association.

This is now no longer a blog but simply a point of contact for our Association on the web.

Growseeds

A bit of good news - members can now claim a 10% discount on seeds ordered from Growseeds.

I have put a link to their website on the Links page and you will find the discount code at the bottom of the Members Area. Please don't share this code.

"Gardening simply does not allow one to be mentally old, because too many hopes and dreams are yet to be realized."

Allan Armitage

Covid Update

Hi everyone,
It doesn't seem long since we are waterlogged and now everyone wants rain!
I recently received an update from NSALG with regard the current Covid situation. It's quite a lengthy addendum so I have included it as a link.

Please bear in mind that this isn't the law and they are recommendations, but the NSALG does have a view of the bigger picture.

Good news amid all the turmoil is that, thanks to the efforts of Tony Beck, we have again secured the site as an Asset of Community Value for another five years. This is important because it gives us some protection against the land being sold without our knowledge.
On behalf of us all thank you Tony.

Reminder...

Just a reminder to stick with the advice not to have a bonfire until the restrictions are lifted and to stick with the recommendations from NSALG, and also to especially observe social distancing.

All other DCC sites in the Derby area are open at the moment according to DCC Allotments Officer.

Please take extra care and follow the government guidelines.

Gate

Just a note about the gate.

As some members may be aware the top hinge bolt sheared off last week. We were very fortunate that one of our members, Pete Ford, was able to carry out a rapid and efficient repair. We are very grateful for his willingness to help out.

Please take care opening and closing the gate and prevent it from banging which puts a strain on the hinges.

Could you also pass this information to anyone members you are in touch with by phone or on social media.

Corona Virus:

Another reminder to be extra when handling the lock - many members are spraying the area, thanks for that.
Please follow the Government's current guidance (Follow THIS link.)

Corona Virus Update

In case you haven't heard or are wondering...
Working your allotment counts as exercise see this link.
PLEASE Observe government guidelines and be especially vigilant after handling the gate lock and when using the toilet.
Keep safe and be kind in these troubled times.

Coronavirus Emergency Measures

Please check this link for The National Allotment Association guidelines.

Anyone For Tree Planting

Who knows if this will go ahead but have been asked to pass this on from Richard Thompson at Derby Multi-Faith Centre.

Derby Food Growing Network

Kay, from this group has made contacted to inform us of this new initiative.

There is to be a Seed Share event at to be held at Boyer Street Community Rooms (halfway up, near the post box) Saturday 7th March at 1pm.

There will also be a Plant Share day in April, where we can exchange our excess seedlings.  (25th April, venue TBC)

A quote from her email,
"This organisation is in its infancy (started Jan 2020) but growing.  You can join our Facebook group "Derby Food Growing Network", look out for our events on Derby People's Diary, and for those who are feeling keen, we are hoping to do some fundraising soon for community events and for infrastructure such as apple juicer, etc.  There is also the possibility of starting up a new community growing project in Allenton.  So watch this space, and do get in touch!

Please mention Derby Food growing Network to your friends, and we will hope to see you at one of our events soon!"

Spring and New Beginnings

Keep watching whilst we busy bees keep building our blog!

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