News & Announcements

July and August 2023

A rather damp July was followed by a much more agreeable August and crops grew well, though some on site reported disappointing results with corn and maize.

A sighting in Gravesend of an Asian hornet had us all on the lookout, but to date none have been seen on site, thankfully.  More information on them can be found in the rules and guidance section of the website.

Several plot holders entered the Southfleet Gardeners Society Summer Show.  A list of winners can be found in our August Newsletter.

June 2023

After a bumpy start to the summer the weather really heated up and a few thundery downpours provided a growth spurt for crops and weeds alike!

Thanks to a generous donation from Southfleet Parish Council, KCC contracted Hooper and Sons to resurface the allotment path. It only took a few days.  The surface was cleared of soil and debris, then new tarmac was applied.  We now have a lovely flat pathway and the slippery entry by the Rectory Meadow lay-by is now a nice smooth slope.  Check the gallery for before and after photos, or click the link above to see the Parish Council's.

April 2023

The weather has slowly been improving and there has been a flurry of activity on site!  The April reviews were carried out and after a very small number of non active sites were reallocated we are once again at full capacity.  We now have a small waiting list of people wanting a plot.

January 2023

Slightly warmer weather and longer days enabled many of the plot holders to begin preparing for Spring planting.  Our replacement fruit trees were planted, the committee lit some clearance bonfires and the last few vacant plots were filled.  Our website finally went live!

December 2022

Snow and sub zero temperatures kept us from working but many of us enjoyed the beauty of the site covered in snow!  Take a look at the site under snow in our gallery

November 2022

By the end of November only 2 half plots remain unoccupied.  We welcomed several new plot holders and watched as they cleared and planned for next year.

A google business page for the site was created along with a listing on google maps and our details were added to the Dartford Borough Council website.  Our first newsletter was sent out to members.

New apple trees were purchased to replace the ones lost to storm and vandalism earlier in the year.

October 2022

The Southfleet Allotment Society Annual General Meeting was held on 4th October.  A copy of the minutes from the meeting can be found below.

We enjoyed a good turnout for the meeting - many thanks to all who attended.

Following the meeting, a day of clearance was organised for 15th October.  We cleared several unoccupied plots of weeds and rubbish and covered them with weed membrane ready for new plot holders.

We embarked on a marketing campaign to recruit new members to take over the vacant plots.  At time of writing there 6 new plot holders signed up, leaving 6 spaces to fill.

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