Covid - 19 Update 2

Further to this mornings update the National Allotment Society have not changed their advice and it remains the case that we are still alright to visit our plots to take exercise.

Only Plot holders are allowed on site at this time - please do not bring children or visitors to the site.  It is vital that you consider fellow plot holders and their families, particularly those who are vulnerable, and you must follow the advice about social distancing and hygiene referred to in my previous posts and the additional advice here. And remember many of the conditions that place people in higher risk categories will not be visible.

To minimise risks the gate will be opened in the morning and will remain open throughout the day.
If the gate is closed when you arrive, please leave it open.  One of our fellow plot holders has advised that they will ensure that it is closed at the end of the day.

You are also asked to clean the tap after use - ideally with a cloth and soap.

People who are self isolating because a household member is ill with corona-virus should not visit the site.

Consideration is being given to alternative processes for ordering, collecting and paying for compost from the site. If anybody has any suggestions for this please let us know via the Contact Form.
A further order for compost will not be made this season as is will not be possible to offload the delivery and ensure good 'social distance' practices.

The Contact Form can be used to let us know if you can offer assistance to fellow plot holders, or are in need of assistance yourself.

Please keep checking here for further updates.

Covid-19 Update

Yet again the situation has changed following the Prime Ministers statement last night (23rd March 2020). The National Allotment Society has posted an updated to advise that they are consulting with central Government , but the situation at the moment is that it is still permitted to visit your plot, ideally on your own to take daily exercise. Nobody should be on your plot if they are not living as part of your household. It is vitally important that you follow the advice about social distancing and hygiene referred to in my previous post on here and you must not gather together on the site.

The guidance for people who are self isolating because a household member is ill with corona virus should not visit the site. 

Please consider those fellow plot holders and their families, particularly those who are vulnerable and make sure to follow Government guidelines at this time.

As advised previously please use the Contact Us Form if you can offer assistance to fellow plot holders, or are in need of assistance.

I look forward to seeing you all - at a safe distance.

COVID-19 GUIDANCE

Hi All,

As the days grow longer and the weather improves we will all have been looking forward to spending more time at the allotment. The ongoing situation with the Covid-19 virus means time at the allotment is more important that ever but it will require a little additional thought than it would normally.

While we usually try to keep things on here light-hearted and positive we must remember that some plot holders are at increased risk of severe illness from contracting Coronavirus and others will fall into the High Risk Category.  Some among us will have Family members who fall into one of these categories.  Many of the conditions that put people into these categories will not be visible.

The National Allotment Society has published some guidance on steps we can all take to do our bit to protect ourselves and the wider community.  Plot Holders must take the precautionary measures advised by the Government including:

• Observe 'Social Distancing' - keep 2-3 metres away from other plot holders
• Wash your hands regularly, and use hand sanitiser
• Minimise contact with others - no handshakes

It is important that any plot holder who is self isolating because they, or someone living in their household, is showing symptoms of Coronavirus does not visit the site under any circumstances.

If you wish to read the full guidance issued by the National Allotment Association you can find it here 

Fellow Plot Holders have offered help to those who are self-isolating or who have an increased, or High, Risk. If you need help please use the Contact Form on this page and we will do our best to arrange this for you.  If you are able to help please do the same.

An email has been sent to all those who have provided an address to the Committee; if you haven't received an email and wish to receive them in future please use the contact form on this page and we will update our records.

Lets hope we can enjoy a productive year on the Allotment.  We'll keep posting on here as the situation develops.  Stay safe everybody.