The 2010 Annual General Meeting of the Hollin Lane Allotment Association was held at Meanwood Institute on Tuesday, 2nd November. In spite of the terrible weather that night we had a reasonable turnout, and had some interesting and useful discussions. As always, the Officers and Committee come up for election. Most were just re-elected, but we are happy to welcome Peter Byass and Angie Willshaw as members of the new Committee. Important: Donald Hood announced his intention to give up the job of Treasurer at the next AGM. We need to find a someone who knows book keeping and who can start this year to learn the job from Donald, who has done it so well for so long. Winners of the competition for the best plot were announced. This year, first prize went to Ros Dunlevy on plot 37, second to Joe Foster on plot 30, and third to Peter Blakey on plot 13. The award for best newcomer’s plot went to Peter Byass on plot 20BR. A general discussion followed. Topics (and conclusions):
- Composting toilet. (People liked the idea, but more research is needed.)
- Fence along our eastern boundary. (Funding was still a problem.)
- Reviving the newsletter or setting up a web site. (Here it is!)
- Joining the Leeds allotment competition. (Needs a volunteer to steer it.)
- A new communal hut. (For the future.)
- A barbecue at the annual show in September. (Great idea, needs volunteers.)
- Bindweed. (We should be tougher with plots that let it get out of control.)