SPAG

This page is set up to provide information for the South Petherwin Allotment Growers (SPAG) -You can contact us at southpetherwin@tiscali.co.uk

To the left there is a link which opens a PDF file in a new window which gives a brief run through of what is needed to be performed each month in the Vegetable garden. A new page has just been added which shows a gallery of pictures showing the allotment throughout the year. spag picture gallery

An aerial view of the Allotment field

About SPAG

SPAG has been set up due to the work of SPIVS and the kind offer of some land by Mr. Ian Trehane.

The aim is to offer Parishioners a plot of land for which to grow their own produce whilst promoting a green, environmentally friendly way to garden. The emphasis is also to hopefully encourage the Youth of the Parish to take an interest in gardening and with that in mind an area for children is planned.

If you require any further information please get in contact to

spagmar2009-allotment@yahoo.co.uk or pennyspags@yahoo.co.uk

The association rules and constitution can be found under spag links at the top left. Also added to the this section is a few links to other gardening sites that may be of help in running your allotment.

A FEW SIMPLE RULES

A one way system has been implemented for all the Allotment members on a voluntary basis when travelling to and from the site so that any congestion could be avoided on the narrow road that leads to the allotment field. The suggested route was accessing to take a right just before the Winds of Change driving past Trelinnoe Farm then taking a left a Brockle Ford. and when exiting to drive up towards Landlake the take a left going by Oldwit Farm. All members are reminded to be courteous and to drive sensibly as the traffic has now increased dramatically and we need to be mindful of those that live down the narrow roads.

Vehicles must only be driven on the designated areas and not around the site.

Please lock the community shed after using it.

Always close the gates behind you.

Wide Angle view of the Allotment on 2nd May 2009

The allotment on the May Bank holiday weekend.

And the same view 3 weeks later.

January 2010 and one of the coldest starts to a year for a generation!

And the same view in January 2010

Wide angled shot of the BBQ held on midsummers day.

The Composting Toilet with water butt.

A composting toilet has now been built by the hard endeavors of Ian Pearn and Paul Long which further adds to the allotment's green credentials.

Entering the new year we have gone from a water sodden ground to one that is rock hard frozen. The picture above was taken several days after our first snowfall.

spag links

Part of the Parish of South Petherwin Website

lATEST nEWS

Minutes of committee meetings

March

With the bottom plot becoming severely waterlogged and unusable during the winter months, the plot has now been paved over for use as a communal picnic spot.

the opening day

Setting Up The entrance

Lee Norster gives a speech

O2's Angela Johnson presents the cheque

The Committee with Peter Bailey and Angela Johnson

Angela opens the Allotment with Penny Bailey and Jill Lea

Katherine Trehane cuts the cake with local MP Dan Rogerson, O2's Angela Johnson and Ian Trehane looking on

A toast!