Grosvenor Road Allotments

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  • Padlocks getting jammed

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    When using the padlocks on the gates, especially the middle gate, make sure the clasp is firmly pushed down into the padlock before locking. If you don’t engage the clasp properly the padlock can jam and seize up causing access problems for others.

  • Double check taps are off

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    A plot was flooded overnight because a tap had been left on, overflowing the trough and wasting unknown litres of water during a drought. This is not acceptable. Always double check you have turned off the taps before you leave the site.

  • Over-wintering onions and garlic in stock

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    The Trading Hut re-opens on Saturday 6 September when, subject to delivery, we will be selling over wintering onions and garlic.

  • Tool Swap 14th September

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    Please come along with those unused gardening items from your shed or garage which might be of use to other plot holders or someone who is new to the site. You do not need to bring anything in order to take a ‘treasure’ away as we are trying not only to help fellow allotmenters and…

  • SHAS Constitution

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    The updated SHAS constitution is now available to view online.

  • Grass Cuttings August 2025

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    The latest quarterly newsletter from SHAS.

  • Notice of plot inspections

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    The scheduled plot inspections will be taking place at some point in September by the Plot Manager (Rosemary) and the Committee Chair (Louise).  Plot holders facing challenges managing their plots due to personal circumstances are encouraged to reach out. You can find information about the notices and evictions procedure on the Maintaining your allotment plot…

  • Cancelled: Pumpkin competition & apple day

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    Unfortunately we’ve decided to cancel the last social events of the year. The Pumpkin competition and the apple day were due to take place in October but it was felt these are just too unpredictable with the weather. We are still hosting a Tool Exchange on September 14th.

  • New bench donated to site

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    Over the coming weeks you may spot a new bench on site. We’re honoured that the family of a late plot holder has requested to install a bench for allotment community use in her memory. We know that the bench will be well cared for by our membership.

  • New Website Now Live

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    As you can see the new shas.org.uk website is now live. It is still a work in progress as we a load all the necessary into online. Please explore and let us know what you think. Thanks go to Paul Howarth who built the old site way back in 2008 and has continued to host…