Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
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There are two waiting lists; one for Marsh Lane and one for Fairfields. Please contact the Waiting List Secretary at apply@www.hungerfordallotments.co.uk
with your full name, address and contact details and you will be contacted with further information.
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Please contact the Waiting List Secretary for up to date information. Note that some people may be waiting for a specific plot so they will remain on the list until that particular plot becomes available.
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Unfortunately no structures are allowed, as per the agreement between the Landlord and Hungerford Town Council.
Fairfields plot holders may be nominated a shed on-site; Marsh Lane plotholders can use the on-site toolshed for storing tools - please mark all your tools with your plot number.
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No livestock is allowed on the sites.
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Contact the waiting list secretary with details of when you want to terminate. Your plot will then be offered to the person who is at the top of the appropriate waiting list. It cannot be passed on to anyone who is not on the waiting list.
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Contact the waiting list secretary with details of your requirement. Only legal tenants are official plot holders so do not make 'deals' with fellow plotholders. The waiting list policy must be adhered to.
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The plots are measured in poles - a pole is approximately 25 square metres or 5 m x 5 m.
Fairfields plots are about 1 pole each.
Marsh Lane plots are between 1 and 6 poles.
Marsh Lane has some mini-plots which are less than 1 pole. These plots cannot have any permanent plants, and a mini-plot holder cannot take on an additonal plot - although a cross-over period is possible if they wish to take on a larger plot. -
Please contact the Committee with your plans. There are specific rules regarding trees - among other things they must be columnar and mustn't interfere with your neighbouring plots.
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Plot holders can buy discounted netting, fleece, etc. from our Seed Secretary.
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Membership is free.
As a member you will get additional discounts on anything you purchase through the Seed Secretary.
You'll be able to vote at AGMs and have the opportunity to become a committee
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HAHA is affiliated to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). This gives us many benefits, including:
An annual free visit to one of our five RHS Gardens for up to 55 members (excluding RHS Glow and RHS Flower Shows)
50% discount card for RHS Gardens for use by up to two members at a time
Monthly copy of The Garden magazine
Special Affiliated Society rate tickets for selected RHS Flower Shows
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Email a committee member with the information and it will be passed on as appropriate. Or put a poster on the site noticeboard or post something to our Facebook page.
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Facebook can be used to provide this sort of buying/sharing information. However, you can also keep the items on your plot and put a notice on the notice board for people to contact you or collect it. Items can be shared in the communal areas but please don't leave rubbish and clear after a couple of weeks if no-one else has shown interest
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All problems/queries should be directed to HAHA; the Council has passed the responsibility to us and will not generally be able to answer any queries.
Please contact the HAHA Secretary with any problem. It will be discussed with the committee as necessary and you will be contacted.