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Allotment Clear-Up
Sunday 20th July, 10:00 AM onwards. All plot holders are invited to the clear up morning in readiness for the open afternoon. gloves,...

Dave Whittles
Jul 151 min read
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Allotment Open Afternoon
Sunday, July 27th 2 'til 5 parking available at Powells School in Barton Lane Visit one of the oldest allotments in England, talk to plot...

Dave Whittles
Jul 151 min read
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Housekeeping, or is that 'weeding'?
Please be considerate to your plot neighbours. Specifically, nobody should be using weedkiller on other people’s plots without their...

Dave Whittles
May 271 min read
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Dates for Your Diary
Plans for 2025 Following the popularity of last year’s events, we’re really pleased to share dates for this year. Please make a note and...

Dave Whittles
May 271 min read
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Newsletter and communications
Our recent newsletter, editor Andy Graham, was sent out from the Barton Lane email address. Apologies to those of you who did not receive...

Dave Whittles
Feb 31 min read
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Happy New Year - 2025
Some quick housekeeping updates from the Barton Lane Allotments: Mower number 2 was not serviced this year, to keep costs down, please...

Dave Whittles
Jan 271 min read
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Allotment Open Meeting - 17th October, 7:ooPM
The management group are holding an open meeting for all allotment holders. This is a chance to offer feedback and ideas, and to discuss...

Dave Whittles
Oct 7, 20241 min read
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Thank you to all the helpers on Sunday
Thank you all for turning out on Sunday for the clear up day, 6/10/2024. It was unfortunate that the chipper broke down, but Terry, Ken...

Dave Whittles
Oct 7, 20241 min read
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Open Afternoon August 18th 2 til 5 pm
Admission free, tea and cake £3.00 - cash preferred Barton Lane Allotments - visit one of the oldest allotments in England Tour the plots...

Dave Whittles
Jul 9, 20241 min read
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Mowing Rota 2024
The mowing rota has been published and can be found on this site, here

Dave Whittles
Apr 22, 20241 min read
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Pay online and by phone
The site now includes links to two products, Mower Hire and Donations on the Home page. These enable you to pay for the mower/strimmer...

Dave Whittles
Jan 29, 20241 min read
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Winter Clear Up Day
Sunday, 28th January 2024 - this is our first communal clear up day for 2024. Starts at 10:00AM with sausage rolls, cakes and drinks...

Dave Whittles
Jan 23, 20241 min read
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Keeping up to date
Don't forget to watch your inbox for the latest email newsletter and for notifications of plot availability through the year. We have a...

Dave Whittles
Dec 22, 20231 min read
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Drinks and Draw for Kings Head voucher
Saturday 25 November 2023 12 noon Barton Lane Allotments As part of our Community award we were given a £50 voucher to use at the Kings...

Dave Whittles
Nov 2, 20231 min read
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