This is a work-in-progress document shaped by members of the Ffynnon Pen Y Foidr Community Allotment.
Our Values
- Grow food: In a world where food production is becoming more precarious (due to climate change, rising temperatures, drought, etc.), allotments provide opportunities for community members to grow food for themselves.
- Work with nature: While growing, we aim to minimize harm to wildlife and the environment. For example, we’ve discussed creating a pond to promote biodiversity.
- Community spirit: Let’s be good neighbors to fellow plotholders. Avoid causing nuisance or annoyance, and remain tolerant of others. Allotments provide many well-being benefits, offering a space for relaxation and social interaction. Opportunities to meet as a group (possibly monthly) will be shared electronically to discuss issues and make future plans.
Rules & Guidelines
- No synthetic pesticides or herbicides: Avoid any chemicals that could cause lasting damage to soil, plants, or local wildlife (e.g., non-organic slug pellets).
- Minimize pollution: Ensure plastics brought on-site do not degrade into microplastics. Guidance on this will be shared.
- Control pets: Keep dogs under control and away from others’ plots unless permission is granted.
- Fires: Permitted only for natural materials (e.g., no plastics or painted wood). Fires must be tended at all times.
- Water usage: Use water responsibly and primarily for the allotment site. Mulching is encouraged to reduce water loss.
- Avoid invasive species: Do not bring plants like Japanese knotweed onto the site.
- Tree planting: Trees can be planted near the north-side fence. Elsewhere, they should remain approximately 1.5m or lower to avoid shading neighboring plots. Discuss plans with the group beforehand.
- Visitors: Plotholders are responsible for anyone they bring onto the site.
- Fees: Pay plot and water fees promptly. Failure to pay may result in tenancy termination.
- Anti-social behavior: Persistent or extreme anti-social behavior will lead to tenancy termination. Efforts will be made to resolve issues through discussion or mediation first.
- Plot maintenance: During this “pioneer phase,” inspections are deferred until June 2025. In the future, plotholders unable to maintain sufficient plot cultivation will receive reminders and may need to downsize. A committee will oversee this process.
Please note that this is a work-in-progress document. Content will be revised further in discussion with members.
Pricing
- Allotment costs per year:
- Full Size: £40
- Half Size: £20
- Quarter Size: £10
- Rent is due annually on October 1, with pro-rata rates available for partial-year rentals.
- Community Gardeners: £10 per person (includes access to the community polytunnel).
- Additional costs:
- Polytunnel: £10 for a 3 square meter plot.
- Facilities (shed, tools, sink, etc.): £5 per user.
- Water: Charged based on water meter usage; payments can be made yearly or biannually.
For further Information
Please email: Pen Y Foidr.
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