Parking

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We are fortunate enough to have parking, albeit limited, at both sites. 

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Facilities/amenities

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Mains water taps are located at various points on both sites, although these are turned off during the winter months.  However, plot holders are encouraged to use rain water from their waterbutts when possible in order to save this valuable resource.

At Spring Gardens allotment there is a seed swap box next to the communal table close to the car park. Please feel free to share surplus seeds and take some different seeds to try out.

There is also a dedicated area for the regular delivery of manure - there is a small charge for this, see below. Opposite the manure storage area in Spring Garden is an area for wood chip, which is kindly donated to us by local tree surgeons. There is no charge for this.

The Society is responsible for keeping the common areas and main pathways mown. An annual summer mowing rota is drawn up of volunteers willing to take on this task.

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Charges

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The charge for an allotment is calculated at 80p per square meter.  The council pays for water usage, trees and hedge management, ditches clearance and grass cutting during the growing season.

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This is charged at £1.50 per wheelbarrow load and payment is to be made online to the treasurer, however, for those who don't use online banking please contact the treasurer, Dawn Othen, to arrange an alternative payment method.

Bank details are as follows:

Alresford Allotment Society

Sort code: 30 99 71

Account number: 02752705

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Allotment Rules

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We are a friendly and welcoming group, however, to ensure the allotment sites are a safe and enjoyable place for everyone, the attached document sets out some 'rules', which members are asked to follow: Allotment Rules

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​Alresford Allotment Society Constitution

 

Please click on the link to read the AAS Constitution 

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Alresford Allotment Society Membership benefits 

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As an RHS Affiliated Allotment Society, we can access the following benefits: 

•An annual free visit to one of five RHS gardens for up to 55 members of our Society – we are looking into options for a group visit to RHS Wiseley, to see the World Food Garden, over the summer. More detail to follow. 

•50% discount card for RHS Gardens - for use by up to two members at a time – we will confirm details shortly. 

•Free gardening advice -from dedicated RHS plant specialists
•Access to their group Facebook page- information pack and judges and speakers list 

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The RHS Discount Card is kept with the New Alresford Town Council (NATC), who will operate a booking system on our behalf. Please ensure that you book well in advance and return the card as soon as practicable as others may be waiting to collect it for their visit. Please be aware that the Council offices are not open on a Friday and can we re-iterate the urgency of returning the card promptly. The card must be returned in person during office opening hours, and not put through a letterbox. Please show courtesy to the staff at the Council who are doing this as a favour to the Alresford Allotment Society. 

Contact Details for NATC:
Phone: 01962 732 079
Email: committeeclerk@newalresford-tc.gov.uk
Address: Alresford Recreation Centre, The Avenue, SO24 9EP Office opening hours: Monday – Thursday 10:00am – 3:00pm. 

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As a member of the National Allotment Society, we also benefit from the following: 

•Free public liability insurance - protecting individual and society plot holders with up to £5 million cover in the case of being accused of accidental injury or property damage. 

•Free initial legal advice- from their legal team on a range of issues including tenancy agreements, health & safety, contract & company law and environmental issues. 

•Discounted seed scheme from Kings Seeds -offering huge discounts for members. 

•Access to the digital and printed 'Allotment Gardener' magazine - our society receives 1 paper copy per 10 members, plus regular email updates. 

•Expert allotment advice and support- from regional representatives in our area. 

•Gardening advice- from their horticultural adviser •Retail discounts- on a range of gardening products. 

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