BRIAR ROAD ALLOTMENT HOLDERS’ ASSOCIATION
BRAHA NEWSLETTER – FEBRUARY 2025
Dear Plot Holders.
We hope you had an enjoyable Christmas and are looking forward to the growing season ahead. It seems to have been a long winter, and it will be lovely to finally see some seasonal sunshine.
COUNCIL MEGA SKIP - SATURDAY 15TH FEBRUARY 9 - 12
We've been made aware of the council mega skip event tomorrow morning on the junction of Andover Road and Meadway. The poster is attached. There are some restrictions, and it's first come, first served, but it may be an opportunity to get rid of some larger unwanted items
PRE-CHRISTMAS WORKSHOPS:
We are very grateful to two of our plot holders who offered us very interesting workshops before Christmas.
Sophie Saxon ran a silk painting workshop which was very enjoyable. Sophie was a friend of Brian Buckland, a plot holder who died in 2023 and people who participated were encouraged to donate, if they wished, to The Princess Alice Hospice who helped Brian so much.
The other workshop was run by Philippa who usually does a wreath making workshop. This year she showed the group how to make a sustainable Christmas table decoration.
Our sincere thanks to both of them.
CHRISTMAS SOCIAL / RAFFLE:
As always this was a pleasant event and gave new plot holders time to get to know others on site and share knowledge or problems. We made £62 from the raffle.
FUTURE EVENTS:
SEED SWAP AND TOOL SALE: SUNDAY 2ND MARCH 11am – 1pm
This will be held in the hut. Come along with any unwanted seeds and help yourself to seeds that others bring. Don't be put off if you don't have any seeds to swap, there are always plenty available. There will be refreshments available as well as second hand tools.
RICHMOND SEED SWAP TO BE HELD AT THE WINTER GARDEN ROOM AT YORK HOUSE: SATURDAY 1ST MARCH 12 – 3PM.
Unfortunately, the information for this came in after we had arranged our date. There is more information on the noticeboard and the poster is attached for information.
PLANT SALE OUTSIDE THE HUT: SUNDAY 4TH MAY 11-1PM (Light refreshments available)
This is a great way to get plants for your plot. We usually have lots of vegetable plants. Of course, if you grow too many and have any spare, please put them aside for our plant sale or put a few extra seeds in when you're getting your planting underway!
We hope to see you at an event soon
Kind regards
BRAHA Committee
Website: https://e-voice.org.uk/braha/