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As mentioned in the Bulletin, the Committee’s application to Greenpledge at Wandsworth for funding for a shredder has been successful. The application had to meet the criteria that the provision of a shredder for the use of RGS members would increase recycling and composting and reduce car-use in taking compostable rubbish to the Wandsworth Dump.

The location for the secure siting of the shredder was dictated by the need for an electrical connection and an ideal place is being provided in the form of the old Site 2 loo next to the Store. The Committee would like to thank Geoff Smith for his work in making the necessary alterations here.

Once safely and securely stored, plot-holders will be able to gain access to it with their gate key at any time.

Notice of availability will be posted up asap.

The RGS Committee

Site 3 is currently being troubled by trespassers and vandals. The Society is doing all in its power to resolve the problem but needs the help of plot holders. If you see an act of trespass or vandalism in progress please do the following:

o Where possible, use your mobile ‘phone to photograph the perpetrator(s)

o Immediately call the Safer Neighbourhoods Team on 07747757590 or 020 8721 2760 and report the incident

o If safe to do so, speak to the perpetrator(s) and elicit name(s) and address(es)

Of significant importance is ensuring that the (grey) security gates at the Dover House and Huntingfield Road entrances are locked at all times. The second gate at Huntingfield Road is locked to prevent dog soiling and does not provide a security benefit.

Thanks (again) to Pat Dark you can read the September bulletin right here. Alternatively you can download it as a word document from here.

My sources have provided some info about bees in Putney. So please have a look and let me know if there is anything more you think we could/should be doing to help. If allotmenteers are not fighting for the bees then who will?