Upcoming Events
2025
BBQ – Community plot 30/8/2025 17:00-20:00
AGM – Comrades club 27/10/2025 19:00
Guy Fawkes Party 2/11/2025 TBC
2026
Wassail Party – Community plot 10/01/2026
Tree pruning course – end of January
Plant swap 10 or 31st May
2024 AGM
See the AGM minutes for all discussion
Thefts
It is sad report that we have been seeing an increase in break in’s & thefts at our beloved Romsey allotments. It appears to be happing on differing days of the week & at varying hours of the day. Myself being the latest victim, at 14:30pm on Friday afternoon with neighbouring plots holders in plain view. Brazen! I DO know that the committee have/are discussing possible measures to help elevate this (update to follow), however even if we do lock the gates during the night and install CCTV, I do feel that we can not completely irradiate this type of thing. Nevertheless we can try to protect ourselves the best we can by;
- Only keeping bare essential tools & equipment on our plots
- Take any valuable tools home & bring back as and when needed or borrow between plot neighbours
- Install Wildlife cameras on your plot (or dummy cameras)
- Question anyone you do not recognise (genuine members & visitors will not be offended, they understand that you are looking out for them too)
- DO NOT try to physically challenge/Stop/Restrain any person(s) found to be acting unlawful!
- Please report thefts & suspicious behaviour to the Police. I know that to some, this will feel like a complete waste of time, however the more reports the police receive, will enable them to build a case and act accordingly.
- Visiting your plot at differing days & times (if possible) may help with the element of surprise.
- Remember the majority of people are nice & decent human beings. Smile & say hello, you may just brighten their day, and your own!
Please understand that I am NOT condoning the actions of said thief(s) nor do I believe that we should have to put up & accept this! Unfortunately we live in a world where there will always people who feel them can take what they want without a care for the person(s) they are taking from.
This is of course just my opinion. Kind regards Gemma.
La Ronde 2023
This years La Ronde was a great success. A massive thank you goes to all our members who supported us by tidying up plots, hedges & pathways, to those whom made scarecrows and decorated their plots, for all of you who kindly donated some of your fruits, vegetables & homemade produce and for everyone who helped run & mange the day. Thank you.
