Feeling bullied off my plot

[Poolcue]

Being on a site run by old codgers we don't use any new fangled technology but a noticeboard where AGM's etc are posted.I feel sorry for what has happened to you but the onus to attend etc is on you not anybody else.

[zazen999]

I think that is really simple and sage advice Redster.

Yet, it still concerns me that this chap is now 'Chairman' with his cronies... Seems in an ideal position to continue bullying. I'm not sure such full scale and ongoing invasion can be easily brushed off as a misunderstanding.

I question the legitimacy of this 'Committee' and democratic process here. I think there needs to be a constitution and a special meeting... with members actually present!... at which he needs to stand down as chairman and then a vote is taken on those who are proposed for office. Most committees, councils etc have similar constitutions to look at.

Totally agree. Meanwhile, crops or not crops, I'd be putting a cheap cane fence up, pulling everything that he has planted out and popping it on the corner of his plot and sowing a large swatch of mustard for the time being on MY plot!

[Leeds_lad]

Anyone seen that BBC film, grow your own?
Your chairman sounds a lot like the guy from that. He needs sorting out like he does in that film as well.

[Paulottie]

Yes the story did reminded me of 'Grow Your Own'...Sounds just his ilk. Sure there would no shortage of volunteers from here to pop on an Hawaian shirt and give him a biff up the hooter.

[SarzWix]

Being on a site run by old codgers we don't use any new fangled technology but a noticeboard where AGM's etc are posted.I feel sorry for what has happened to you but the onus to attend etc is on you not anybody else.

That's really helpful Poolcue. Great contribution. Did you read the bit where the OP explained about the illness that prevented them from being there, to check a noticeboard..? And Royal Mail isn't exactly newfangled technology... Our committee isn't at the forefront of technological advances, but they do manage to send a letter out for any important meetings.

[bearded bloke]

Sure there would no shortage of volunteers from here to pop on an Hawaian shirt and give him a biff up the hooter.

Useless fact warning ... Genuine Hawaian shirts are made in a choice of two materials ,cotton for daywear & silk for evening use,I know this as I once holidayed there

[veggiechicken]

Useless fact warning ... Genuine Hawaian shirts are made in a choice of two materials ,cotton for daywear & silk for evening use,I know this as I once holidayed there

... and don't wear your grass skirt when the lawn mower is out........

[Paulottie]

Our committee isn't at the forefront of technological advances, but they do manage to send a letter out for any important meetings.

Precisely...if you are setting up a committee or having an AGM then a tatty piece of paper in the corner of a misty noticeboard is not enough.

[alldigging]

That's really helpful Poolcue. Great contribution. Did you read the bit where the OP explained about the illness that prevented them from being there, to check a noticeboard..? And Royal Mail isn't exactly newfangled technology... Our committee isn't at the forefront of technological advances, but they do manage to send a letter out for any important meetings.

3 months is a massively long time to be absent from a plot without letting anyone know why.
In 99% of cases I imagine it's because people are giving the plot up but don't want to say.

And I have read the thread and realise there is more going on here than suspected abandonment from the "committee's" point of view.

A lesson to us all. If you're seriously ill let people at your allotment group know.

[zazen999]

It rained nearly constantly for 3 months this year; even when working full time with no sickness I was having trouble getting to my plot and if I did - I'd probably be doing work there, not milling about a notice board.

[veggiechicken]

Just wondering when the allotment lease expires - ours used to be February. If the rental for the next year wasn't paid you'd lose your rights to it. Did anything similar happen here?
(Apologies if this has already been mentioned!)

[Paulottie]

3 months is a massively long time to be absent from a plot without letting anyone know why.
In 99% of cases I imagine it's because people are giving the plot up but don't want to say.

And I have read the thread and realise there is more going on here than suspected abandonment from the "committee's" point of view.

A lesson to us all. If you're seriously ill let people at your allotment group know.

Couldn't agree more...On the other hand normally the protocol is to wait until after an eviction to move onto a plot.

I have been an allotment manager for some years and have considered deposits cos I'm so sick of clearing up plots when people give up and wander off. However, If the rent has been paid then there is a tenancy; then you just cannot scrump other's forgotton crops, spray or cultivate their land without their knowledge. Apart from anything else that is against the law.

[alldigging]

Couldn't agree more...On the other hand normally the protocol is to wait until after an eviction to move onto a plot.

I have been an allotment manager for some years and have considered deposits cos I'm so sick of clearing up plots when people give up and wander off. However, If the rent has been paid then there is a tenancy; then you just cannot scrump other's forgotton crops, spray or cultivate their land without their knowledge. Apart from anything else that is against the law.

If the rent is paid then that's one tick on the list but if the plot is causing a nuisance to other plot holders then that's a cross.

I don't agree with stealing plots or crops - but an untended plot is a huge issue for other plotholders.

I would assume a deposit to be returned if the site is left in good condition and deductions made for any work needed to bring it up to scratch..?

[Paulottie]

If the rent is paid then that's one tick on the list but if the plot is causing a nuisance to other plot holders then that's a cross.

I don't agree with stealing plots or crops - but an untended plot is a huge issue for other plotholders.

I would assume a deposit to be returned if the site is left in good condition and deductions made for any work needed to bring it up to scratch..?

I think it had been reclaimed, it was covered, and there are a number of unoccupied plots....perhaps not so conveniently adjacent to the 'chairman's' tho eh.

I understand problems with untended plots seeding or then being impossible to rent out...precisely why I cover them up for a while....you get a piece of land in reasonable nick.

I don't expect that I would pay many deposits back....if they clean up fair enough but, As a rule those who are unable to carry on don't accept that fact and can't face coming back. Fine but then you have a piece of land covered in Jerusalem fartichokes, chicken wire and broken plastic cloches etc that needs constant strimming....well, It would be fine to have a few bob in the kitty to sort these things out for all.

Anyhow....My point was just... I agree abandonment is a problem but you don't take over before the termination of a tenancy

[bearded bloke]

Just wondering when the allotment lease expires - ours used to be February. If the rental for the next year wasn't paid you'd lose your rights to it. Did anything similar happen here?
(Apologies if this has already been mentioned!)

Reading back I would suggest that the year end would be August/September

They also said that my passion for growing is admired and respected and that if I still wanted a plot in Sept, they would prioritise my request for a new tenancy!?

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