Torkington Allotment Events and News

Committee Update

25/03/2024

Welcome to our new plot holders.

Spring is showing and there is lots of activity on the site, the ground is considerably drier than last year. Lets hope for a good season! The committee met last week. We are still collating all the responses from the AGM and we'll update you about that soon.

We have been able to identify a drain contractor who will carry out some work on the drains near the road gate. A date for the work is yet to be fixed. To keep the costs down we will be looking for volunteers to help with the necessary digging. You will also notice some young trees have been planted to drawer water from the wet areas.

There are number of other projects that we will need to tackle this year including: a new bitumen roof for the container, extending our on site car parking facilities, tidying the entrance and establishing a strawberry wall.

We have our first task day this Saturday, 29th March at 10am. This when we tackle those communal jobs that keep the site maintained. We would be pleased to see as many of you as possible there from 10am until 1pm. Jobs will include mowing the grass , cutting the side hedge, clearing the entrance from the park car park and widening the car parking facilities. In respect of the later job with the imminent imposition of car parking charges on the park car park this job has become something of a priority.

Finally we have some composts for sale: Mushroom compost in 75l bags - £10 a bag and Multi purpose compost in 50l bags - £12 a bag. The profits will go to the association. If you want any please reply to this email and I’ll let you have payment arrangements (bank transfer). We should have supplies later this week and once payment has been made we can leave it on you plot.

AGM Meeting & Committee

05/01/2025

The Association AGM will take place at Hazel Grove Tennis and Bowling Club on Thursday 20th February at 7.30pm. Plot holders, partners and friends of the association are encouraged to attend. As well as the formal business there will be the quiz, a raffle and food. The meeting has grown in popularity in recent years and we do hope that you will be able to come along.

We are asking for volunteers to join the committee. This is not restricted the named tenant but can be someone from their household. We really need an enthusiastic committed committee to drive forward the site and its success.

September Task Day

20/09/2024

Hopefully you are enjoying the sudden dry and warm weather.

On Sunday September 22nd its the allotment task day between 10am and 1pm. As we approach the end of the season its a great opportunity to prepare the allotment for winter.

If you can attend, please do so even if it is only for an hour.

Open Day

Saturday July 20th will see Torkington Allotment hold its annual summer open day. The committee and plot holders invite everyone to come and look around, buy some cakes, play tombola, and have a good time.

18/07/2024

Social Day Cancelled

13/06/2024

Due to the unseasonal whether forecast the committee has taken the difficult decision to cancel the social date until better whether returns.

Social Day

21/05/2024

Following a very successful Open Day last year the committee has decided to organise an informal social day on Friday June 14th (19:00).

Please bring any food or drink you desire, there will be a new Pizza oven available with a limited number of pizzas provided.

We look forwarded to see everyone.

Plots Vacant

10/05/2024

There are currently two vacant plots. Anyone wishing to join should contact the committee.

Site Closed

09/04/2024

Due to continuation of wet weather affecting allotment infrastructure, the committee has taken the decision to close the allotment until April 17th.