The Defra bee inspector, Stuart Westfield, visited the site on 1 May 2020 to inspect the new apiary. After examining all the bees Stuart declared they are in good health. As a result the apiary is now officially registered with Defra.
Stuart also said he loved the new signs made by children on nearby plots.
Well done to Beekeeper Sharon who has worked hard (with her assistant Will) to set up the new apiary. Their efforts have paid off and the bees have a good, healthy home.
The current restrictions brought in by the Government to reduce the spread of coronavirus has had an impact on life at Dorset Road Allotments.
Unfortunately the allotment site is currently closed to non-members. We will be able to re-open on Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon once the restrictions are lifted. In the meantime visit our instagram page to see images from the site.
We have postponed all meetings and events including our AGM and Open Day. We will hold these as soon as it is possible to arrange them once the restrictions have been lifted.
Members may still use the site as part of their daily exercise but must follow the guidelines set by the government and take the following precautions to protect themselves and others:
• Before opening or closing the gates each time, either use hand sanitiser (should be 60% alcohol content), or wash your hands for 20 seconds, dry with a paper towel.
• DO NOT touch your face after using anything that has been touched by other people without washing your hands first.
• DO NOT gather together for a chat even if you are 2 metres apart.
• Observe “Social Distancing” with each other 2-3 metres.
• Do not share tools with other plotholders.
• Do not wash your hands in water troughs.
Please remember to look out for one another during these very difficult times and take all the steps you can to reduce the risk of contagion from the coronavirus.
It’s that time again! Learn how to sow seeds and help us start plants for sale at our Open Day on Sunday 17 May.
Bring along any spare seeds (and seedlings) that you would like to swap for something else. You never know what new varieties you might discover!
Linda and Tony will also be available to provide horticultural advice.
And there will be tea and cake available!
