Work is well underway to provide a much needed improved water supply for site 3. New pipework has been laid – involving much work by the ‘Ditch Witch’ trench digger. Next should come some new water tanks, and then Thames Water must connect our new supply. The works are funded by Enable.
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2020 Summer Show online
Our photo montage and online picture gallery can be found here
June 2020 Bulletin
Take your seats for our amazing summer show…
Click on the link below to read……..
This month take a look at all the lovely things grown on our allotments.
We also have an online photo show for you to enjoy. Click here for the photo gallery
Our younger allotmenteers feature in the bulletin but not online.
May 2020 Bulletin
So we’re distanced and online – but still growing!
- Find out how Coronavirus has affected the RGS – thanks to all for working together
- Our Summer show goes online – so take your photos now!
- Exciting new project – a social shed for site3
- The store re-opens with new doors – and updates how we pay
April 2020 Bulletin
- Keeping safe
- Time to stop using peat?
- A welcome to new plotholders
2020 – the RGS year of the Chilli Pepper
Chilli peppers have become very popular recently, but can be a challenge to grow. A special RGS award this year will go to the best grown Chilli – so here’s some online advice to start you growing……….
Thomson and Morgan – How to grow chilli peppers
National Gardening Association – Pepper Types and Pepper Essentials
RHS Grow Your Own – Chilli Pepper
January 2020 Bulletin
Start the bright New Year with the news from the RGS…
Find inside……..
- Who founded the RGS?
- January recipe -celeriac and potato gratin
- The Store: an array of great potato varieties, garlic and onions to plant
- All those diary dates
2019 Autumn Show first prize winners
Tool Sharpening – 20 October
After his last very popular visit, Adam from Surrey Sharpeners will again be on site 2, by the store, on 20 October from 10am to at least 2 pm. Sharpening will be done on a first come, first served basis.
A new roof for the Store
The store should be warm and dry this winter with a brand new roof. The insulated roof has two skylights to allow in a little sunshine.
2019 Summer Show first prize winners
RGS members consultation update
Thank you to the members who commented on our new complaints procedure and social cohesion policies. Below are the final draft policies which will be taken to the AGM for final ratification.