WELCOME TO THE BELGRAVE ALLOTMENT SOCIETY

Gardeners have been growing their own food for centuries. Where once it was the only way to provide food for the table, today discerning gardeners choose to grow their own food for the health benefits involved.

It's not just about healthy eating, gardening and vegetable growing is a healthy way to exercise in the fresh air too.

Being in control of exactly what you grow and how you treat it is also a prime consideration. When you grow your own food you can select your vegetables according to the likes and dislikes of your family. You can pick the choice varieties that command premium prices in the shops and always have a fresh supply of something in your garden.

You can choose to grow Organic or use chemical controls to keep your crops in tip-top condition. You are free to make your own choices.

Everyone is welcome irrespective of race, colour, religion, ethnic origin or sexual oreintation.

All your committee ask is that you follow a few common sense rules and above all, Enjoy Gardening.

MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE SOCIETY

A management Committee that is elected annually at a General Meeting of the membership will govern the society. The Committee shall comprise:
-President/Trustee
-Secretary/Trustee
-Treasurer/Trustee
-Site Stewards (one per site but this may vary according to the size of membership)
-Additional Committee Members (minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6)
-Where appropriate site sub-committees may be elected

Annual General Meeting
It is at the AGM that the committee is re-elected and their plans for the year ahead are put to the membership for approval. All members are encouraged to attend the AGM and to participate in the decision making process. Each member will be notified of the date of the AGM when they receive their rent demand. A copy of the year end accounts will be posted on site notice boards.

"Where an existing committee member's re-election is opposed the following procedure must be followed:

1. The person opposing the re-election of an existing committee member must inform the Management Committee of his/her intention to stand for election at the next AGM at least 30 days prior to the Annual General Meeting taking place.

2. The serving committee member must be informed of this opposition at least 28 days prior to the Annual General Meeting.

3. The name of the person who intends to stand for office (against the incumbent) and the names of his/her proposer and seconder, shall be posted on ALL Society Notice Boards not less than 21 days prior to the AGM."

Note:
Members must have paid their rent to attend and be eligible to vote.

MEMBERS' CODE OF CONDUCT

RENT

GREENHOUSES, SHEDS AND WATER STORAGE

USE OF WATER AND THE PERMITED USE OF HOSEPIPES

SITE SECURITY AND SAFETY

ALLOTMENT BONFIRES

MEMBERS' COMPLAINT PROCEDURE