Greenaction has an allotment so come dig till your hearts content.
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How many allotments does green action manage, and where are they?
Green Action manages two allotments, both in Hyde Park. If you walk into the centre of the park from the path closest to the union building, then take the path that leads down to Hyde Park Road, you will see the allotment gate in the hedge on the left of that path. Green Action's plots are plot 30 and plot 35, the ?th and ?th plots on the left as you walk down. See the Map. -
Who has created the current allotment plans? (OLD)
Dom, an ex-student and a member. -
Where are the allotment plans displayed? (OLD)
They are stuck on the wall above the fridge in the co-op. The allotment co-ordinator needs to make a new copy as it is getting a bit raggy. -
Whose responsibility is it to keep these plans updated?
The allotment co-ordinator. -
Is there much spare space on our allotments?
Yes! Some patches are designated as personal spaces, so please check first on the plan. These 'belong' to the member that has planted them up, so please dont do/take anything from these patches without asking them - their email should be on the plan. But apart from that, members can use empty beds to grow what they want. We could also get another plot if demand requires it so space really isn't an issue. -
What happens on allotment 'big digs'?
Green Action's regular 'Big Digs' are when lots of us spend a day, or a few hours, working on the allotments together. People can work on their own patches, or help out on the communal areas. Necessary jobs are suggested by those who go down regularly. We also have a small veggie barbeque at the end of the afternoon. -
Who arranges allotment workdays, and how?
They normally take place once a month, the allotment co-ordinator is responsible for orgainsing when and where to meet, and will email this out to the list. -
When else can we go to the allotment?
Just by yourself if you fancy it during the month, by borrowing a key. Also, at the start of each year the Union pays societies that hold 'give it a go' taster sessions for freshers - we run ours at the allotment. -
How many keys to the allotments are there, and who has them?
Quite a lot of people have keys. The new co-ordinator should make a list of these people. -
Can I get my own copy cut, and should I add my name to the above list?
The new allotment co-ordinator will have several keys available to borrow for a refundable deposit of £1.50, or to cut from - in the meantime, contact JACK -
How much is allotment rent?
Approximately £26 + £10 water rates (£36 total) per plot per year. Half plots are also available from the council at a rate of £13 + £10 water rates (£23 total). However we are currently trying to get eligibility as a student group to get reduced rent. This is a 50% discount on rents with the same £10 charge for water. -
Who do we pay this to, how and when?
Parks and Countryside Department of Leeds City Council, by writing a cheque at the start of every year. -
Where do we get tools and seeds from?
We have a few spades and forks, (stored on site) but please also bring your own tools. If you would like to plant a patch up yourself, Ben recommneds www.realseeds.co.uk or www.organiccatalog.com for buying seeds. If you would like to help planting up communal areas, seeds for these are supplied by those who go down regularly. -
What happens to the things grown on the allotment?
They're shared out amongst those who help out on the allotment, and any big surplus is given away in the co-op.