Stotes Hall Allotment Gardens has about 40 plots, sloping down to Jesmond Dene. They were re-established nearly 50 years ago, and have a "working with nature" approach that promotes natural gardening without structures (such as greenhouses). As a result, wildlife flourishes, and space is allocated to maintain areas for biodiversity alongside the gardening plots. You can read about the site's fascinating history here.
If newcomers would like to get involved as a plotholder or through volunteering to provide support, check here for details. The allotment is managed by an elected committee, which works with plotholders to maintain the site. Special arrangement have been made for waste removal, such as pernicious weeds, and rules apply for bonfires (as they do on all allotments). Full details are available in the documents and guidance leaflets in the Resources section.
Suggestions for improvements are welcomed by committee members, either in the lead-up to the Annual General Meeting in the autumn, or around the year. As ever, chat with current committee members at the allotment, or get in touch using whichever way is most convenient for you.
- Chair: Nick Polunin - please contact via the new WhatsApp chat group (due to be in place before end April)
- Secretary: Peter Kellett - you can make contact via the allotment society email
- Treasurer: Geoffrey Carter - any queries about plotholder subs, please get in touch on treasurer@stotes-hall-allotment.org.uk (NB: date when installed TBC)
- Membership Secretary: Diane Carter - please let Diane know if your contact details change, message her direct via her number in the new WhatsApp chat group (due to be in place before end April)
- Communications Co-ordinator: Olwyn Hocking - please contact via plotholder.info@stotes-hall-allotment.org.uk
A communications subgroup helps keep plotholders and neighbours in touch with activities - if you or a friend or family would like to get involved, please contact Olwyn.
Non-members can contact the allotment Secretary by using the allotment society email - just click the link!
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