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News Update 2008 - Straight from the desk of the Chairman, an update on the latest news for Nadcaa.

2008 AGM - This will be held at the Mid Devon Constitutional Club on Saturday March 29th at 7.30PM. The Committee have agreed to stand again if any members have nominations or items to raise please send them to the Secretary to be with him no later than the 14th March.

2008 Judging - The Judging this year will be on Saturday July 12th.

Shooting Incidents At Bradley Field - There have been conflicting reports of someone firing at greenhouses on Bradley Field. This is causing great concern to both the Management Committee and the Landlords. Will ALL members please ensure that if they are on the field when one of these incidents occur that they phone - The Police - Mr Phil Rowe (Town Clerk) and the Secretary.

Messages from the Chairman

ITEM 1: AGM 2007: The date will be 24th March 2007 at the Mid Devon Constitutional Club at 7.30PM.

The Committee is standing again with the exception of Jo White Membership Secretary. This post offers and Honorarium of £125 per year and requires a home computer and some knowledge of Excel. The person doing the job gets the use of the Association Laser Printer.

If any members have any nominations or items for the Agenda could they please send them to the Secretary at 77 Aller Brake Road. The deadline for all items/nominations is 14 days before the AGM.

ITEM 2: Following several incidents of theft of petrol from sheds and one suspicious incident involving a members shed, the Landlords have issued a ban on keeping petrol in sheds on all fields.

Small mixer bottles are allowed and members are not expected to empty petrol tanks of machinery they have been using.

ITEM 3: Seeds of Success the allotment shop at Decoy Field has opened for the new season. 10:30 -12:30 Saturday & Sunday and 2:00 – 4:00 PM on Wednesdays. The shop will not open if it is raining.

Coach Road Official Opening

A jam packed day as Coach Road gets it's official opening.

Bathing... Beauties?

What do you get when you cross two men, one trough and a water shortage?

Dates For Your Diary:

Saturday July 15th 2006 will be the Judging Date for 2006.

Saturday July 21st 2006 will be the Open Day and Association Barbeque (starts 7.30PM at Decoy Field). There will be a competition for the Best Fruit Cake, Best Sponge and Best Scones judged by Master Baker Mr Adrian Full, with cash Prizes.

Saturday 26th August 2006 - Official Opening of Coach Road Allotment Site In attendance - Lord Clifford, The Mayor, Town Councillors and National Society of Allotment & Leisure Gardeners representatives. Everyone welcome.

20.01.06: AGM date set

The AGM has been scheduled for 25th March 2006 at the Mid Devon Constitutional Club.

20.01.06: New committee layout

There's been some changes on the committee.

23.10.05: New rent levels

A note from the Chairman regarding rents.

23.10.05: Coach Road begins to take shape

The latest new from our newest field.

17.08.05: 2005 Allotment Judging Results

Who came top in this year's allotment awards?

18.07.05: Chairman's message on a tragic loss

An obituary.

05.07.05: Council reports on Coach Road

Teignbridge District Council press release on the future of Coach Road.

SHORTS:

• Mr Arthur Grove of Cooke’s Field has recieved a Certificate of Honorary Membership from Chairman Tim Callard & Field Manager Margaret McKendry. Arthur has been a popular member for 45 years. It is thanks to long serving members like Arthur that the Association is still going strong.

• A serious water leak between Blake’s & Cooke’s Fields is causing concern. Investigation has revealed that the water pipe, over 25 years old, is splitting along it’s whole length. It has been proposed that a new pipe be laid beside the old one. The problem is - who is going to do it? The Association does not have the funds to pay someone to dig a 300 yard trench. Would you volunteer to help lay it? If so please contact Mrs. Colomb.

• Water Leaks cost us a lot of money last year, please be vigilant! If you see water leaking please don’t leave it, it’s your rent running away and the Association’s future.

• Trees have been removed from Bradley Field boundary without permission. Please remember that all of the trees that surround our fields are subject to Tree Preservation Orders. Members who remove trees could be subject to a £2,000 fine.

• With all fields full and plots in demand we are having to be extra vigilant if plots fall into a state of non - cultivation. We remind all members that plots must be cultivated as part of our agreement with the Landlords. Failure to do so will result in a Lapse in Cultivation letter and possible Eviction if no action is taken. Please keep your plot/s cultivated and as weed free as possible otherwise you may lose them!