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Information for Plotholders<\/h1>\n

The follow general information may be useful for plotholders.<\/p>\n

Please also browse the\u00a0Info<\/strong>\u00a0> Info for Plotholders<\/strong> menu above to find the information you\u2019re looking for. You can also use the\u00a0Search<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Working Parties<\/h2>\n

On the first Sunday of each month we hold a working party<\/a> to maintain the site.<\/p>\n

From 2017 all plotholders are asked to contribute a minimum of 3 hours work a year.\u00a0 If this is not possible, an additional maintenance charge will be added to the annual rent.<\/strong><\/p>\n

More information on Working Parties<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Plot Inspections<\/h2>\n

During the growing season, you may notice members of the committee looking at your plot.<\/p>\n

They are doing this to help all of us keep the allotment site open.<\/p>\n

This is because we lease it from Croydon Council and we need to meet certain standards.<\/p>\n

Weedy Letters<\/h2>\n

Should your plot require work, you will receive a Weedy Letter<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Weedy Letter #1:<\/strong> If you should receive a weedy 1 letter, this will specify what you need to do to improve your plot and when you need to do it by.<\/p>\n

Weedy Letter #2:<\/strong><\/span> If the work is not done within the time stated, you will receive a second letter giving a further week to carry out the work.<\/p>\n

Weedy Letter #3:<\/strong><\/span> If there is still no improvement after the second letter you will receive a third letter (notice to quit) giving you a week to clear your crops and tools and return your key and receive your key deposit by cheque.<\/p>\n

The National Federation rules only require us to give one improvement\u00a0 letter before being asked to leave but we felt that our Weedy Letter system is a fairer process for all of us. <\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget to talk to us if you have problems maintaining your allotment before it gets out of hand.<\/span><\/p>\n

The 3 K’s<\/h2>\n