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Statement from the National Allotment Society\nRe: Reports of Allotment Site Disposals\n

","url":"https://colwallorchardgroup.org/allotments-updates/f/statement-from-the-national-allotment-society","title":"Statement from the National Allotment Society","summary":"Statement from the National Allotment Society\nRe: Reports of Allotment Site Disposals\n","date_modified":"2025-08-08T09:43:05Z"},{"id":"https://colwallorchardgroup.org/allotments-updates/f/should-you-remove-all-weeds-from-your-allotment-garden","html_content":"

I bumped into Chiara at the plot yesterday … grinning from ear to ear and celebrating how much everything is GROWING! (OK, not so much the parsnips but that’s for another blog!). The allotments are positively blooming – ...

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As Science Manager for the Bumblebee Conservation Trust fellow plot holder and COG member Richard Comont knows a thing or two about wildlife, particularly the beautiful bumblebee. Thank you Richard for providing us with ...

","url":"https://colwallorchardgroup.org/allotments-updates/f/allotments---a-haven-for-bees","title":"Allotments - a haven for bees","summary":"As Science Manager for the Bumblebee Conservation Trust fellow plot holder and COG member Richard Comont knows a thing or two about wildlife, particularly the beautiful bumblebee. Thank you Richard for providing us with ...","date_modified":"2025-02-21T15:14:04Z"},{"id":"https://colwallorchardgroup.org/allotments-updates/f/national-allotment-society","html_content":"

All our plot holders are obliged to become members of the National Allotment Society. This is because we take advantage of their insurance scheme so offering us all peace of mind. Full details of the scheme can be foun...

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With thanks to Grow your own magazine, October ‘24

","url":"https://colwallorchardgroup.org/allotments-updates/f/pumpkins-on-the-plot","title":"Pumpkins on the Plot","summary":"With thanks to Grow your own magazine, October ‘24","date_modified":"2024-10-12T11:36:10Z"},{"id":"https://colwallorchardgroup.org/allotments-updates/f/a-celebration-of-the-humble-spud","html_content":"

What a glorious sunny afternoon for our Colwall Allotments Potato Picnic. Fresh from the ground, potatoes were served up on quite a multi-national level; Potato Quiche (French although some say actually of German origin...

","url":"https://colwallorchardgroup.org/allotments-updates/f/a-celebration-of-the-humble-spud","title":"A celebration of the humble spud!","summary":"What a glorious sunny afternoon for our Colwall Allotments Potato Picnic. Fresh from the ground, potatoes were served up on quite a multi-national level; Potato Quiche (French although some say actually of German origin...","date_modified":"2024-07-30T11:08:07Z"},{"id":"https://colwallorchardgroup.org/allotments-updates/f/national-allotments-week-12-18-august---celebrating-biodiversity","html_content":"

Originated by The National Allotment Society - for over two decades National Allotments Week has encouraged allotment holders to throw open their gates and show off their sites, to highlight the social, health and enviro...

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Picture - @VeggiePlot. Veggieplot.co.uk

","url":"https://colwallorchardgroup.org/allotments-updates/f/growing-your-own-%E2%80%A6-is-it-worth-it","title":"Growing Your Own … is it worth it?","summary":"Picture - @VeggiePlot. Veggieplot.co.uk ","date_modified":"2024-05-25T08:34:37Z"},{"id":"https://colwallorchardgroup.org/allotments-updates/f/many-hands","html_content":"

We got well wrapped up to have a thoroughly enjoyable couple hours at our first Sunday Afternoon Monthly Maintenance Session (SAMMS) of 2024 at the end of February. It turned out to be quite an international gathering ...

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As a key part of Colwall Village Garden, we thought members of Colwall Allotments would like to hear some news … ‘hot off the press’.

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“So, what’s your New Year’s Resolution?” is a question asked by many, and many will respond “I want to get fit, I want to eat more healthily, I want a less stressful lifestyle.” Gym owners across the land rub their hand...

","url":"https://colwallorchardgroup.org/allotments-updates/f/its-january---time-to-get-fit","title":"It's January - time to get fit!","summary":"“So, what’s your New Year’s Resolution?” is a question asked by many, and many will respond “I want to get fit, I want to eat more healthily, I want a less stressful lifestyle.” Gym owners across the land rub their hand...","date_modified":"2024-01-02T18:34:06Z"},{"id":"https://colwallorchardgroup.org/allotments-updates/f/your-digital-magazineallotment-and-leisure-gardener","html_content":"

The digital version of Allotment and Leisure Gardener is out now ... full of handy tips and offers ... 60 pages of handy hints and tips!

","url":"https://colwallorchardgroup.org/allotments-updates/f/your-digital-magazineallotment-and-leisure-gardener","title":"Your digital magazine..Allotment and Leisure Gardener","summary":"The digital version of Allotment and Leisure Gardener is out now ... full of handy tips and offers ... 60 pages of handy hints and tips!","date_modified":"2023-11-08T14:04:59Z"},{"id":"https://colwallorchardgroup.org/allotments-updates/f/nas-newsletter","html_content":"

Please click on link:

","url":"https://colwallorchardgroup.org/allotments-updates/f/nas-newsletter","title":"NAS Newsletter","summary":"Please click on link:","date_modified":"2023-10-31T16:21:17Z"},{"id":"https://colwallorchardgroup.org/allotments-updates/f/dont-waste-your-beer-on-slugs","html_content":"

Top tip from Jilly:

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Dear Plot Holders

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Inspired by a fellow plot holder we have signed up for the RHS Big Food Share ... a wonderful initiative to help share produce/food with the local community.

","url":"https://colwallorchardgroup.org/allotments-updates/f/rhs-big-food-share---give-away-your-glut","title":"RHS Big Food Share - \"Give Away Your Glut!\"","summary":"Inspired by a fellow plot holder we have signed up for the RHS Big Food Share ... a wonderful initiative to help share produce/food with the local community.","date_modified":"2023-09-16T09:49:58Z"},{"id":"https://colwallorchardgroup.org/allotments-updates/f/jilly-recommends-chilli-spray","html_content":"

Have you thought of using chilli spray on your plot to deter rabbits and voles? It is widely recognised as being an effective deterrent against mammals; the capsaicin in chilli burns when a mammal eats or touches it (sam...

","url":"https://colwallorchardgroup.org/allotments-updates/f/jilly-recommends-chilli-spray","title":"Jilly recommends ... chilli spray!","summary":"Have you thought of using chilli spray on your plot to deter rabbits and voles? It is widely recognised as being an effective deterrent against mammals; the capsaicin in chilli burns when a mammal eats or touches it (sam...","date_modified":"2023-09-12T14:15:55Z"},{"id":"https://colwallorchardgroup.org/allotments-updates/f/diary-dates","html_content":"

Colwall Apple Day will be held on Saturday 7th October We hope all Plot Holders will come and join in the fun ... but please be aware that the site will be very busy with cars and people.

","url":"https://colwallorchardgroup.org/allotments-updates/f/diary-dates","title":"Diary Dates","summary":"Colwall Apple Day will be held on Saturday 7th October We hope all Plot Holders will come and join in the fun ... but please be aware that the site will be very busy with cars and people.","date_modified":"2023-08-27T09:48:07Z"},{"id":"https://colwallorchardgroup.org/allotments-updates/f/sunday-volunteer-afternoons","html_content":"

The Sunday Volunteering Sessions play a vital role in helping keep the Allotments in great shape. Jobs vary depending on the time of year but often include; Helping clean and maintain the communal tool shed, tidy up the ...

","url":"https://colwallorchardgroup.org/allotments-updates/f/sunday-volunteer-afternoons","title":"Sunday Volunteer Afternoons","summary":"The Sunday Volunteering Sessions play a vital role in helping keep the Allotments in great shape. Jobs vary depending on the time of year but often include; Helping clean and maintain the communal tool shed, tidy up the ...","date_modified":"2023-08-26T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://colwallorchardgroup.org/allotments-updates/f/another-newsletter","html_content":"

Copies of the NAS catalogues are available in the allotment shed. Members of the NAS receive competitive prices, and the most quality seeds with a huge variety of seeds to choose from.

","url":"https://colwallorchardgroup.org/allotments-updates/f/another-newsletter","title":"National Allotment Scheme - Kings Seeds","summary":"Copies of the NAS catalogues are available in the allotment shed. Members of the NAS receive competitive prices, and the most quality seeds with a huge variety of seeds to choose from.","date_modified":"2023-08-25T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://colwallorchardgroup.org/allotments-updates/f/allotment-updates-next-one","html_content":"

Thank you to everyone who completed the Rabbit Survey in July this year. There is an increasing problem with rabbits on site and the situation needs to be dealt with as practically, economically and humanely as possible....

","url":"https://colwallorchardgroup.org/allotments-updates/f/allotment-updates-next-one","title":"Rabbit Survey","summary":"Thank you to everyone who completed the Rabbit Survey in July this year. There is an increasing problem with rabbits on site and the situation needs to be dealt with as practically, economically and humanely as possible....","date_modified":"2023-08-24T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://colwallorchardgroup.org/allotments-updates/f/the-allotment-working-group","html_content":"

The AWG is made up of a team of volunteers – Laurence, Deb, Jilly, Martin and Sue. It is a small sub-committee of COG members, who are also currently Plot Holders, and whose remit is to keep on top of the common allotmen...

","url":"https://colwallorchardgroup.org/allotments-updates/f/the-allotment-working-group","title":"The Allotment Working Group","summary":"The AWG is made up of a team of volunteers – Laurence, Deb, Jilly, Martin and Sue. It is a small sub-committee of COG members, who are also currently Plot Holders, and whose remit is to keep on top of the common allotmen...","date_modified":"2023-08-23T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://colwallorchardgroup.org/allotments-updates/f/bird-netting","html_content":"

Unfortunately we have had a couple of occurrences at the allotment site recently which involved wildlife and loose non-rigid protective netting on plots: a Grass Snake was found to have died having become enmeshed and a ...

","url":"https://colwallorchardgroup.org/allotments-updates/f/bird-netting","title":"Bird netting","summary":"Unfortunately we have had a couple of occurrences at the allotment site recently which involved wildlife and loose non-rigid protective netting on plots: a Grass Snake was found to have died having become enmeshed and a ...","date_modified":"2023-07-24T10:00:00Z"}]}