Although the Autumn show was cancelled due to Covid19, Fleur Anderson visited Site 2 in last Sunday’s warm sunshine.
Introducing our new President
Category Archives: DiaryDates
Autumn show cancelled due to coronovirus increase
The Autumn show planned for Sunday September 13th is cancelled. In a message yesterday, Helen Finch, chair of the RGS said:
Very regretfully we have decided to cancel the Autumn show. The R number has gone above 1 and there are reports of Covid cases within West Putney, so we feel that the responsible action is to cancel.
The store will still open on Sunday morning
A New President for the RGS
Fleur Anderson, the MP for Putney, Roehampton and Southfields, has kindly accepted our invitation to be President of the RGS. We look forward to offering Fleur a warm welcome at future events.
Fleur said:
What a wonderful invitation. I would be very honoured to be your President and would love to come …. to as many events as I can. I love gardening myself and would love to learn a lot from you all and see the outcome of all the lockdown work you have all been doing.
New water supply for Site 3
Work is well underway to provide a much needed improved water supply for site 3. New pipework has been laid – involving much work by the ‘Ditch Witch’ trench digger. Next should come some new water tanks, and then Thames Water must connect our new supply. The works are funded by Enable.
Tool Sharpening – 20 October
After his last very popular visit, Adam from Surrey Sharpeners will again be on site 2, by the store, on 20 October from 10am to at least 2 pm. Sharpening will be done on a first come, first served basis.
A new roof for the Store
The store should be warm and dry this winter with a brand new roof. The insulated roof has two skylights to allow in a little sunshine.
Summer Show 2019 – Sunday 9th June
Our new style Summer Show will take place on the RGS Allotments Site 2 at 1pm. Come and enjoy meeting other gardeners – lunch in the open air and view the exhibits. The plant stall will be busy as usual and there’s a cake competition for all our bakers.
It’s an opportunity to showcase the lovely things we grow – please do enter for at least one class. There’s lots of advice about how to do this in the ‘Guidance for entrants’ and a full list of classes in the ‘Summer Show Schedule’ – which also has an entry form attached. Bring your exhibits along between 10 am and 12 noon.
Important 2019 dates for allotment holders
| February 20th | Check your email for your invoice. If it hasn’t arrived let us know |
| February 28th | Giving up your allotment? Let us know before this date (by e-mail or post) to avoid April’s rent. |
| March 31st | Pay your invoice before this date (cheque or bank transfer only please) and collect your new membership card from the store. For Associate members (RGS subscription £2.50) cash will be accepted in the store and membership cards will be issued at that time. |
How to Contact Us
Use our contact form
Email: rgs.sw15@gmail.com
Text: 07736 422 373.
By Post: RGS, The Pleasance Allotments, The Pleasance, London SW15 5HF