SAD NEWS - Passing of Carole Pamphlett - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carole Pamphlett who passed away on 29th February 2024 in a nursing home in Sidcup, Kent, peacefully in her sleep after been diagnosed with terminal leukaemia just three weeks earlier. Carole had dedicated her life to our Allotment Society for more than twenty years acting as our Treasurer and a Trustee of the Society. A photograph of Carole and more information can be found under the heading Absent Friends.
SAD NEWS - Passing of Marcia Dorey - Sadly we have to report that our hard working rep, Marcia Dorey passed away on Saturday, peacefully with her family around her. She had been unwell from last year and was in hospital, with signs of improvement but had a serious setback.
TREASURER UPDATE - Vincent Poupard has kindly volunteered to take on this role. Welcome Vincent!
SHOP NEWS - Please look under the heading "OUR SHOP" and "Latest Shop News" . Information about seed potatoes in the shop can be found under the heading OUR SHOP and LATEST SHOP NEWS
SHOP OPENING HOURS - The allotment shop is open every Sunday from 10 am to midday, with some exceptions. Please look under the heading OUR SHOP to see the latest information
MEMBER RENEWAL REMINDER - Renewal notices were sent out at the end of February. Please contact the Lettings Secretary, Alex Davis ([email protected]), if you have not received your renewal notification, or have any questions about your renewal.
PAID HELP - This has been clarified and the rules regarding Paid Help can be found under rule "t" in the society rules under the heading "about the society".
USEFUL INFORMATION - To see how to protect sweetcorn from squirrels please click on the "USEFUL LINKS" heading and the sub heading "Protecting sweetcorn from squirrels"
PHOTO COMPETITION 2023 - The submitted photographs have been judged by Jacqui Ansell - who is a very keen gardener / amateur photographer, and the winners plus those who were highly commended can be found under the heading "PHOT0 COMPETITION 2023". Thank you very much to everyone who submitted a photograph!
ALLOTMENT SOCIETY AGM - This year’s AGM took place on Wednesday 9th August 2023 at 7.30pm in the Ted Allen Room, Piggottshill Site, Dark Lane, Harpenden. To view the invitation and other documents please look under the "NEWS" heading and sub heading "AGM 2023". To view the meeting minutes please look first under the "VIEW COMM. MEETING AGENDAS AND MINUTES" heading and then the sub heading AGM followed by 2023 AGM.
2023 SOCIETY AWARD WINNERS AND AWARDS EVENING - To view the 2023 society award winners please look under the heading "SOCIETY AWARDS". The plots were kindly judged by Linda Gahagan and Roger White. The Society Awards evening, held on 29th September 2023, was organised by Linda Gahagan and was a great success. Thank you to everyone who attended and especially those who helped on the evening. The Harpenden Town Mayor Fiona Gaskell presented each winner with their certificate. The photos can be viewed on the Society Website under the heading "SOCIETY AWARDS" and the sub heading "The 2023 Society awards evening prize winner photographs" If anyone would like a copy of a photograph please email me on [email protected] stating the photograph number. If anyone spots a mistake please can you also let me know? Thank you. Rod Cooley, S.H.A.G.S. Communications Officer and Webmaster.
APPLYING FOR A SHED, GREENHOUSE, POND OR POLYTUNNEL - Plot holders must apply to have a shed, greenhouse, pond or polytunnel on a plot before they go ahead. If anyone wants to apply for a shed, greenhouse, pond or polytunnel on a plot please email Jane Keech on:
[email protected]
Jane will then send the relevant forms.
PURCHASING PETROL FOR THE SITE LAWNMOWERS AND STRIMMERS - Despite previous emails the wrong fuel is still being purchased for our petrol mowers and strimmers. Any fuel purchased must be E5 petrol. This is the old super unleaded and has low ethenol. Furthermore, after purchase, petrol for each site should have a fuel additive added. This will be made available to site reps and prevents the fuel going stale. .
COVID 19 POLICY - In line with the latest Government relaxation of Covid rules the society Covid 19 policy has been modified. Within the policy the society asks that if you have Covid 19 or have symptoms of Covid 19, please do not visit the society shop. This is to protect everyone.
Please click on the button below to view the current S.H.A.G.S. Covid - 19 Corona Virus Policy.
SAD NEWS - Passing of Marcia Dorey - Sadly we have to report that our hard working rep, Marcia Dorey passed away on Saturday, peacefully with her family around her. She had been unwell from last year and was in hospital, with signs of improvement but had a serious setback.
TREASURER UPDATE - Vincent Poupard has kindly volunteered to take on this role. Welcome Vincent!
SHOP NEWS - Please look under the heading "OUR SHOP" and "Latest Shop News" . Information about seed potatoes in the shop can be found under the heading OUR SHOP and LATEST SHOP NEWS
SHOP OPENING HOURS - The allotment shop is open every Sunday from 10 am to midday, with some exceptions. Please look under the heading OUR SHOP to see the latest information
MEMBER RENEWAL REMINDER - Renewal notices were sent out at the end of February. Please contact the Lettings Secretary, Alex Davis ([email protected]), if you have not received your renewal notification, or have any questions about your renewal.
PAID HELP - This has been clarified and the rules regarding Paid Help can be found under rule "t" in the society rules under the heading "about the society".
USEFUL INFORMATION - To see how to protect sweetcorn from squirrels please click on the "USEFUL LINKS" heading and the sub heading "Protecting sweetcorn from squirrels"
PHOTO COMPETITION 2023 - The submitted photographs have been judged by Jacqui Ansell - who is a very keen gardener / amateur photographer, and the winners plus those who were highly commended can be found under the heading "PHOT0 COMPETITION 2023". Thank you very much to everyone who submitted a photograph!
ALLOTMENT SOCIETY AGM - This year’s AGM took place on Wednesday 9th August 2023 at 7.30pm in the Ted Allen Room, Piggottshill Site, Dark Lane, Harpenden. To view the invitation and other documents please look under the "NEWS" heading and sub heading "AGM 2023". To view the meeting minutes please look first under the "VIEW COMM. MEETING AGENDAS AND MINUTES" heading and then the sub heading AGM followed by 2023 AGM.
2023 SOCIETY AWARD WINNERS AND AWARDS EVENING - To view the 2023 society award winners please look under the heading "SOCIETY AWARDS". The plots were kindly judged by Linda Gahagan and Roger White. The Society Awards evening, held on 29th September 2023, was organised by Linda Gahagan and was a great success. Thank you to everyone who attended and especially those who helped on the evening. The Harpenden Town Mayor Fiona Gaskell presented each winner with their certificate. The photos can be viewed on the Society Website under the heading "SOCIETY AWARDS" and the sub heading "The 2023 Society awards evening prize winner photographs" If anyone would like a copy of a photograph please email me on [email protected] stating the photograph number. If anyone spots a mistake please can you also let me know? Thank you. Rod Cooley, S.H.A.G.S. Communications Officer and Webmaster.
APPLYING FOR A SHED, GREENHOUSE, POND OR POLYTUNNEL - Plot holders must apply to have a shed, greenhouse, pond or polytunnel on a plot before they go ahead. If anyone wants to apply for a shed, greenhouse, pond or polytunnel on a plot please email Jane Keech on:
[email protected]
Jane will then send the relevant forms.
PURCHASING PETROL FOR THE SITE LAWNMOWERS AND STRIMMERS - Despite previous emails the wrong fuel is still being purchased for our petrol mowers and strimmers. Any fuel purchased must be E5 petrol. This is the old super unleaded and has low ethenol. Furthermore, after purchase, petrol for each site should have a fuel additive added. This will be made available to site reps and prevents the fuel going stale. .
COVID 19 POLICY - In line with the latest Government relaxation of Covid rules the society Covid 19 policy has been modified. Within the policy the society asks that if you have Covid 19 or have symptoms of Covid 19, please do not visit the society shop. This is to protect everyone.
Please click on the button below to view the current S.H.A.G.S. Covid - 19 Corona Virus Policy.
FACEBOOK PAGE - We now have a Society Facebook page, managed by Rachel Andrew.
Please click on this link to view the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/SouthHarpendenAllotments
Please click on this link to view the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/SouthHarpendenAllotments
Hello and welcome to Shallotments - the website of the South Harpenden Allotments and Gardens Society!
Here in beautiful Harpenden we are proud of our many allotment sites. Fruit and vegetables, herbs and flowers are all grown on our 400+ plots - and there are some impressive plots!
Thinking of renting an allotment but don't know where to start? Got a veggie problem and need some advice? Or simply wondering what other growers are up to? Feel free to pop around for a chat with the plotholders or have a browse around our website. And if you're interested in renting a plot, why not ask our lettings secretary if there's one available on your preferred site - his contact details are on the "Join Us" page. The "Join Us" page shows the annual charge and details about concessions. The annual charge also includes water and the use of machinery! There are half plots available on several sites, too, should anyone like to take on an allotment but may not have much time available.
Here in beautiful Harpenden we are proud of our many allotment sites. Fruit and vegetables, herbs and flowers are all grown on our 400+ plots - and there are some impressive plots!
Thinking of renting an allotment but don't know where to start? Got a veggie problem and need some advice? Or simply wondering what other growers are up to? Feel free to pop around for a chat with the plotholders or have a browse around our website. And if you're interested in renting a plot, why not ask our lettings secretary if there's one available on your preferred site - his contact details are on the "Join Us" page. The "Join Us" page shows the annual charge and details about concessions. The annual charge also includes water and the use of machinery! There are half plots available on several sites, too, should anyone like to take on an allotment but may not have much time available.
For important information on filling machinery with fuel - please see section on machinery in the Health and Safety heading or click the link below: