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ANNUAL RENT COLLECTION WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE HALL

  • Saturday 11th October 09:30 -12:00hrs
  • Saturday 18th October 09:30 -12:00hrs
  • Saturday 25th October 09:30 -12:00hrs plus an afternoon session 14:00 -16:00hrs
  • Sunday 26th October 09:30 - 12:00hrs

Plot holders must attend in person to pay as we need to check that we have your correct details.

£108 per plot, £54 per half plot. Running costs for the site (repairs and maintenance, insurance, heat and light) are expected to be £23000 which works out at £65 per plot. On top of that we have our largest and most unpredictable bill – the water bill which is likely to be £20000 or £55 per plot. So, the predicted cost of running a plot for the next year is £120.

In the past few years, we have used all the income from the Trading Hut and Canteen to subsidise the rents and, because we have had no major projects, we have broken even at the end of the year. This year and in coming years, there are works that need doing – the Canteen needs underpinning and securing; to further enhance the security of the site a reissuing of keys is planned and we are planning to introduce a raised bed scheme so that plot holders who do not feel able to work a full plot can remain part of the community. We need to put half of the income from the Trading Hut and Canteen towards this. We will still use the other half to subsidise the rents. This is in line with the £20 rise predicted earlier in the year. If you think that this will be difficult for you, please contact the Office. Payment may be made by card, cheque, or, in exceptional circumstances, cash. Please note payments up to £100 are contactless, higher sums will require your pin number. Please ensure cheques are made payable to AWSLG Ltd and that you write your name and plot number on the reverse. For those of you who have decided to give up their plot please remember that you need to hand in your gate key and receive your £10 deposit back. It is vital that we have these keys returned so they can be passed on to the newcomers.