We now have a volunteer site agent on all 15 sites, and at least one notice board. Your site agent will update the information on them on a regular basis.

WHY JOIN THE ASSOCIATION?

1. Active/responsive committee to lobby the council about issues of interest/concern. Funding is now available to start the major re-furbishment of allotment sites, with additional water tanks expected to be installed by end of August 2007, with improvements to security on sites the next project, with the majority of sites upgraded before the start of the next growing cycle in March. We are working with the Council to ensure the needs of the plotholders are met. Additional plots will be commissioned throughout the year to cater for the growing interest.

2. Access to a competitively priced shop at Haycroft road,
Just past the turning for Lawrence Avenue, turn into entrance through green gates on the left just before the houses and the shop is situated in the garage to the left of the entrance. Our Shop Manager (Del Gimson) has added some exciting new products during 2007 and we are experimenting with bulk seed potato ordering for next year. The shop will be open on Sundays 10.00-12.00 until the end of October and from early Feb 2008.

3. Your site representative is your voice with the council for general matters e.g.
Chippings, compost, fence repairs, keys, vandalism etc. He/She is a volunteer, there to support the Association’s members.

4. Informative Newsletters to which you can contribute articles, and suggest future topics.

5. Regular notices posted on your site notice board or gate.

6. Member’s classes at the Autumn Show in September and Best Kept Allotment Competition.

7. Representation at Stevenage Day.

8. Trips/ Social activities that represent the desires of members. All suggestions welcome.

9. A new website www.stevenagegardensandallotmentsassociation.org/home.htm which includes a members only area.

10. Last but not least a wealth of experienced people ready and willing to share their expertise with you at no extra cost other than the three pounds per year it costs to join (£1.50 for senior citizens).

If you wish to join or renew your membership please complete the attached form and

• Send the money to me at the above address, with your details, and I will issue your card by return. (£3.00-full members, £1.50 senior citizens)
• Hand your completed form and fee to your site representative and he/she will pass it to me at the next executive meeting.
• Visit the SGAA shop on Lawrence Ave Allotment site any Sunday Morning 10.00 till 12.00, and pay at the counter. (Closes mid Oct-Re-opens February).

WE CONTINUE TO NEED YOUR SUPPORT.IF YOU ARE ONE OF THE 100 PLUS PLOTHOLDERS WHO HAVE NOT YET JOINED THE ASSOCIATION PLEASE GIVE IT A TRY.IT IS WELL WORTH THE MONEY.

FOR THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
JOHN THURGOOD