In 1998 a group of Wilstead allotment holders met to discuss how to protect their allotment site from any proposals to use the allotment gardens for “development”.

Mr John Farmer, National president of the National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners (later European president of the society), came by bus from his home in Flitwick to offer guidance.

A model constitution was offered, the name “Wilshamstead Allotment Society” was adopted, and a provisional committee was elected. John Farmer was given a lift home.

Membership -: For plot-holders on the Wilstead site near the Jubilee playing field.

Subscription :- £6 from October 2019, inclusive of £3 for National Society

Aims

v     To protect the allotment site.

v     To encourage allotment gardening and the allotment movement.

v     To improve the site for present and future tenants.

Meetings -: every quarter, A.G.M in October

Committee meetings and special meetings as required.

Benefits -: Seed scheme with Kings seeds.

Insurance scheme available through N.S.A.L.G.

Co-operation with the Parish Council to effect improvements.

Activities -: Members have -: Cleared rubbish, improved and maintained paths, repaired main gate/notice board and treated spare plots to assist new tenants and extended the water supply.

Want a plot? -: Exercise, saving on food bills, fresh air, fresh produce and friendship.

Different sized plots available, some at half rent for one year depending on condition.

Advice available from the Allotment Society.

Next step -:

Apply to Parish Clerk,

Mrs Lizzie Barnicoat, Tel-: 01234 743152

OFFICERS

Chair Person:

Lindsay Bates     13 Whitworth Way - Wilstead - MK45 3DX

Contact Nos:     01234 743668 / 07855 982678

Email:           lindsay.bates@ntlworld.com

Secretary:

Charlotte Bates     13 Whitworth Way - Wilstead - MK45 3DX

Treasurer:

Nikki Williams     10 Church Farm Avenue - Wilstead - MK45 3FA

Contact No:     07837 184512

Email:          nxw.williams@gmail.com