The aim of these inspections is to ensure plots are cultivated to a reasonable standard. We will contact you individually after the inspection if work needs to be done. The aim is to give guidance and encouragement but if there have been problems with cultivation in the past the team will take this into account. With many people on our waiting list we must ensure that allotment plots are not being wasted.

April Plot Inspections

What the plot inspection team will expect to see:

April Inspections

• Weeds removed
• The soil prepared ready for cultivation
• Fruit trees – apple and pear – pruned
• No excessive amounts of rubbish
• The grass cut on the paths between plots. Please do not use weed killer on paths
• There are no obstructions to the paths

November Plot Inspections

What the plot inspection team will expect to see:

• the plot has been tidied up for the winter
• weeds are under control and particularly not likely to invade any neighbouring plots
• paths are not obstructed and are well maintained. Main paths – 45cm wide, paths between plots 30cm wide. Grass cut and no overhanging branches
• rubbish has been cleared or bagged up ready for the November collection. Date TBC. No bonfires are allowed.

For your information

• The normal width for paths on your plot is about 300mm (1 ft) between plots and 450mm (18 inches) for communal paths
• perimeter plots only – 450mm (18 inches) path against neighbours’ fences. Needs to be easy to clear to enable neighbours to maintain their fences.

If there are any temporary circumstances which are preventing you being able to cultivate your plot please let us know by email to rgs.sw15@gmail.com giving your phone number so that the site secretary can contact you.

Site 2:                                          Susan Bennett
Site 3: plots 50 to 100              Nina Buchan
Site 3: plots 101 to 127              Richard Standen