Croftburn Allotments

AGM 2024
2024-11-30 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/London)
AGM 2024 is booked for the 30th November 2024 and will be held in the Birgidale Complex at 10.30am
We look forward to you being part of the achievements made during the year and look forward to next year as we head into 2025 at Croftburn Allotments.
Look out for emails notifying members of updates and of documents with agenda associated with the AGM 2024.
Address for the Birgidale Complex is
Birgidale Community Hall, 10 Stravanan Street
Linn, Glasgow
Scotland
G45 9LW
United Kingdom

Communal Day (9)
2024-11-02 10:00 - 12:30
Our last Communal Day of the year. Let’s make an effort to tidy it up for the Winter before we all go off and plan for our festive celebrations.
If you are able to bring along some tasty treats to have with our coffee after the day, that would be greatly appreciated, and as always, if you made it with someone from your allotment, a Curly Wurly is yours.

Inspection Week (4)
2024-10-07 - 2024-10-11
Our final inspection of the year will be looking at members preparing their allotments for winter. Shed and fence maintenance is a priority as well as managing overgrowth from the summer.

Communal Day (8)
2024-10-05 10:00 - 12:30
The year is beginning to draw to a close. We would still love to see those members who have not visited us yet. Pop along to give us a hand in keeping your allotment tidy.
If you are able to bring along some tasty treats to have with our coffee after the day, that would be greatly appreciated, and as always, if you made it with someone from your allotment, a Curly Wurly is yours.

Member's Meeting (4)
2024-09-07 12:30 - 13:00
Our catch up Member’s Meeting will follow our Communal Day and cover a few of the latest updates on the Allotment, answer a few questions and general suggestions. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Communal Day (7)
2024-09-07 10:00 - 12:30
We are still in full swing and keeping the Allotment looking its best. Come along for a blether and help us keep it beautiful.
If you are able to bring along some tasty treats to have with our coffee after the day, that would be greatly appreciated, and as always, if you made it with someone from your allotment, a Curly Wurly is yours.

National Allotments Week
2024-08-12 - 2024-08-18
National Allotments Week – https://thenas.org.uk/NAW-24
This years focus is dedicated “to our celebrations to the vital role that allotments play in promoting biodiversity. Affirming allotments as crucial green spaces that support wildlife, improve air quality, promote health and mitigate carbon emissions.”

Inspection Week (3)
2024-08-05 - 2024-08-09
The growing season is in full swing and plots should be looking healthy and managed. A quick inspection to check plots are respectful of neighbours and growing vegetables, herbs, fruit or flowers and that pernicious weeds are not seeding or taking over.

Communal Day (6)
2024-08-03 10:00 - 12:30
Pop along to see how we are managing at our Communal Day and give the place a little freshen up.
We also have a special guest today to talk to us about Pollinators too. Pollinator expert Dr Miranda Bane is going to be running two training sessions teaching us pollinator surveying as part of the UK Pollinator Monitoring Scheme. Miranda will be running two drop-in sessions starting at 10.30 and 11.30am. Each session will be around 20 mins, and she will explain how to identify the main pollinator groups and target flowers, and then work through a 10 min pollinator survey. It is a great way to engage with insects and plants, and find out how good your allotment is for pollinators. It’s suitable for all ages, so a great opportunity to bring along your young ones.
If you are able to bring along some tasty treats to have with our coffee after the day, that would be greatly appreciated, and as always, if you made it with someone from your allotment, a Curly Wurly is yours.

Member's Meeting (3)
2024-07-06 12:30 - 13:00

Communal Day (5)
2024-07-06 10:00 - 12:30
Looking forward to a Sunny Day in July to meet some of the Members from Croftburn.
If you are able to bring along some tasty treats to have with our coffee after the day, that would be greatly appreciated, and as always, if you made it with someone from your allotment, a Curly Wurly is yours.

Inspection Week (2)
2024-06-03 - 2024-06-07
Following on from our last inspection, we will be hoping to see plots in full cultivation of 50% or more (Micro are set at 75%).
Plot should be maintained and respect shown towards your neighbours with managed borders and communal paths adjacent to your plot.

Communal Day (4)
2024-06-01 10:00 - 12:30
We are part way through the year now, and hope to see a few more faces at our Communal Day.
If you are able to bring along some tasty treats to have with our coffee after the day, that would be greatly appreciated, and as always, if you made it with someone from your allotment, a Curly Wurly is yours.

Member's Meeting (2)
2024-05-04 12:30 - 13:00

Communal Day (3)
2024-05-04 10:00 - 12:30
It a Communal Day and Spring has Sprung. Come along to reclaim our allotment from Nature!!!
If you are able to bring along some tasty treats to have with our coffee after the day, that would be greatly appreciated, and as always, if you made it with someone from your allotment, a Curly Wurly is yours.

Communal Day (2)
2024-04-06 10:00 - 12:30
Our second Communal Day. Looking forward to seeing a few of our new members for a good meet up this round.
If you are able to bring along some tasty treats to have with our coffee after the day, that would be greatly appreciated, and as always, if you made it with someone from your allotment, a Curly Wurly is yours.

First of the Year Inspections (1)
2024-04-01 - 2024-04-05
Plot inspections will concentrate on 50% cultivation, boarders, structures, paths, excessive materials and general plot maintenance in accordance with our rules and constitution.

Member's Meeting (1)
2024-03-02 12:30 - 13:00

Potato DAY
2024-03-02 10:00 - 14:00
Our Annual Potato Day will be running from 10.00-14.00 on Saturday during and after the Communal Day we are holding.
A selection of First Earlies, Second and Main Crop Potatoes will be on offer as well as Onion, Shallots and Garlic.
Why not try a variety of potatoes this year and see what they taste like from your own allotment. Any favorites?
To ensure members are prepared, this is a cash only event and on a first come first served basis.
Looking forward to seeing you on the day.

Communal Day (1) & Potato Day
2024-03-02 10:00 - 12:30
We would like to welcome our Members to the first Communal Day of the year to give the allotment a little tidy up and prepare for the season ahead.
If you are able to bring along some tasty treats to have with our coffee after the day, that would be greatly appreciated, and as always, if you made it with someone from your allotment, a Curly Wurly is yours.
We are also hosting our Annual Potato Day from 10.00-14.00 on Saturday. Pop in to buy a selection of Potatoes, Shallots, Onions and Garlic. This is a cash only event and on a first come first served basis.
Come along and try something new.

AGM 2023
2024-01-27 10:30 - 12:00
Our AGM will be held on the 27/01/2024 and details will follow shortly once confirmation has been agreed on our hall booking.
The main points to be covered will be

A summary of the year
Accounts 2021-2022
Accounts 2022-2023
Committee Member Election – Secretary, Membership Secretary, Treasurer, Maintenance Officer and Other Member
Proposed Rule and Constitutional Amendments

It would be great to see our Members on the day to share all that has happened during the year and wish you all for the festive period ahead. Thank you for being part of Croftburn Allotments.

Membership Renewal Deadline
2024-01-15
I have sent all members an email with forms that should be completed and returned by the 15th January 2024 to retain your membership at Croftburn Allotments.
Please get in touch if you are unable to download the form or wish to have a paper copy made available for you. Digital Form can be found here.
I will be available to meet members on Saturday the 13/01/2024, between 10.00 and 13.00 to allow members to complete the required forms if necessary or just for a chat.
Please note: ALL CAA MEMBERSHIP FEES MUST BE PAID BY BANK TRANSFER
Missives are only sent to Glasgow City Council upon completion of both forms and confirmed bank transfer.
Bank Account for Members Fee of £25.00

Bank of Scotland
Croftburn Allotments
Account No: 19659962
Sort Code: 80-22-60
Reference – Name and Plot Number

Meet with Maurice
2024-01-13 10:00 - 13:00
I will be available to meet Members on Saturday 13th January between 10.00-13.00.
Come along to either complete a physical Membership Renewal form and Missive or to chat about the allotment and potential opportunities and contributions. Or just for a cup of tea…
Look forward to meeting you then

Vacant Plot Deadline
2024-01-07
Any member relocating to a new plot should have completed the move by 07/01/2024.
Please get in contact with the Acting Membership Secretary with any questions or comments.

Member's Meeting (4)
2023-11-04 12:30 - 13:00
Rescheduled from last month, we will have our 4th and final Member’s meeting for 2023. Stay after the Communal Day for a quick catch up on Allotment news and share your thoughts on what’s good, bad and important.

Communal Day (9)
2023-11-04 10:00 - 12:30
Our last of the year – Weather dependent (Please check before coming down). If you can make it for a final tidy up before winter, that would be super and we can have a chat and cuppa at the end. Jackets may be required.

Members Meeting (4) - CANCELLED
2023-10-07 12:30 - 13:00
CANCELLED due to bad weather. Will be rescheduled to November.
Our last Members Meeting of the year. Come along to see your fellow allotmenters and have a cuppa and chat.

Communal Day (8) - CANCELLED
2023-10-07 10:00 - 12:30
CANCELLED due to bad weather!!!
The nights are drawing in, and it won’t be long before we are sitting by our fires looking forward to the festive period. We look forward to seeing our members before the nights close in and hope to hear about your plans over winter. Why not stay for a cuppa at the end and a chat too.

Members Meeting (3)
2023-09-02 12:30 - 13:00
Following on from last months members meeting we are looking forward to seeing the members after the Communal Day this month for a cuppa and chat.

Communal Day (7)
2023-09-02 10:00 - 12:30
We need a little tidy up now we are heading away from the summer months and ought to begin getting things ready for the autumn. Looking forward to seeing our members on the day to help keep our allotment looking its best and have a cup of tea with us when we are finished.
