Just returned from a meeting to decide if the plot holders on our site want to form an allotment society. The driving rain tonight probably kept a lot of people indoors, but the people who did turn up to represent the Norton Lees site were up for it.
So far, my understanding of allotment societies is that on the whole, they work, and have been very useful in terms of providing security for sites as well as skips for waste removal, and deliveries of manure for use by society members.
My interest comes from a very deep seated need for affiliation. I need to feel part of a group, or community otherwise I tend to feel very easily isolated and my efforts seem to be less important when I can't share it or learn from others.
Does anyone have any experience of allotment societies?
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Hmmm, raises head above paraphet... I helped start our Association about 4 and a half years ago and am still the secretary. Sometimes it's great, sometimes it's a pain in the arse, sometimes it's a lot of work and sometimes I've had some terrible hangovers as a result of some of the great things we've organised ;)
If there's anything you want to know, just ask - not guaranteeing I'll have the answers mind!
Thank you so much Rob, that's very positive (and intriguing) and much appreciated.
I will have a think but at the moment this is all very new so I guess the questions will arise as the stumbling blocks are laid.
Thanks again!
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