Hagg Lane Allotments Break Ins /Thefts/Damage (Thursday evening 15th December 2011)

Last night we have had around 20 plots broken into and items stolen. Padlocks were cut and smashed from both gates and sheds.

We have again been advised to let as many people as possible know who have suffered individual theft/damage to contact the Police (telephone 101) so they can quickly link all the reports together. No one else can report on a plot holder’s behalf and it is very important that everyone affected contacts them and gains a crime reference number to help build the full picture of the above incidents.

Christmas Holidays

We close for Christmas at 12.30pm on Sunday 18th December 2011, re-opening in the new year on Sunday 8th January 2012 at 9.30am.

We wish all our members a wonderful Christmas.

Christmas Present Ideas

Bird Feeders
We have a number of quality hand made bird feeders from locally sourced materials from only £5.00 each.
Bags of Peanuts and quality Wild Bird Seed are also available at £1.50 and £1.00 a bag respectively.

Locally produced Honey & Jams
Various sizes from £1.00 per jar.

Spear and Jackson Coldframes
Spear & Jackson Cold Frames are made from FSC timber which is sourced from well managed forests. The wooden frame is tantalised for a higher degree of weatherproofing and has durable plastic panes. Comes flat packed with easy assembly instructions and fasteners. Size 900 X 830 X 590mm and are only £40.00 each.

Hagg Lane Break Ins /Thefts/Damage (Monday night 17th Oct 2011 after 5.30pm)

Last night a number of plots on Hagg Lane, including our members' trading hut, were broken into and a large amount of property taken.

South Yorkshire Police has advised us to ask allotment holders who have suffered individual theft/damage to report their story to the police (telephone 101) so they can quickly link all the reports together. No one else can report on a plot holder’s behalf and it is very important that everyone affected contacts them and gains a crime reference number to help build the full picture of the above incidents.

Pumpkin Seed Oil

Pumpkin Seed Oil is a delicious, versatile and nutritious cold pressed, extra virgin oil. Produced from the seeds of the Styrian Pumpkin. It is 100% pure. For more details please see http://pumpkinoil.co.uk.

2012 Seed Potatoes Onions, Shallots & Spring Planted Garlic To Order Now!

Due to a fantastic response by members this year we are offering 28 different varieties of potatoes to order from just £1.00 per bag along with new additional Onions, Shallots and Garlic for you to try.

For an order form and potato guide please e-mail the above e-mail address. Advance payment required via the hut with delivery expected late January 2012.

Sheffield Horticultural Show

Many thanks to all those who kindly donated produce and their time towards the display at the Sheffield Horticultural Fayre at Norfolk Heritage Park last weekend. We entered in class 106 for the best "Allotment Display".

Autumn Planted Orders Available For Collection From Saturday 27th August 2011‏

Hagg Lane Waiting List Update

The waiting list currently stands at 66. The person to be offered the next available plot has been waiting since March 2010. An approximate waiting time for a plot on this site is 15-18 months.

Autumn Planted Crops to order

Due to terrific demand for Japanese Onions, Garlic, Peas, Beans & Green Manures we have again increased the size of our order. Should you still wish to order please e-mail back with your requirements and pay at the hut within the next couple of weeks to secure.

Autumn Planted Onions, Garlic, Peas, Broad Beans & Green Manures

We are now taking orders for the following:-

Senshyu Japanese Onion Sets 500g (80-100 bulbs)£1.30
The original "Japanese overwintering Onion". Semi-flat and yellow with brown skin which mature late June.

Radar Japanese Onion Sets 500g (80-100 bulbs)£1.50
Top performing, popular, overwintering variety. Producing excellent yields of mild tasting onions from late May. Particularly resistant to bolting and stores well until Autumn.

Electric Onion Sets 500g (80-100 bulbs)£1.70 *New for 2011*
These sets have a shiny, red skinned, semi-globe shape with pink tinged crisp flesh. Ideal for salads and stir fries. July harvest. Red.

Thermidrome Autumn Planting Garlic 125g (typically 2 Large bulbs)£1.50
Commercially grown variety with soft neck producing large bulbs of good flavour.

Feltham First peas 250g £1.40 *New for 2011*
A round-seeded dwarf variety for Autumn sowing. Good cold tolerance.

Aquadulce Broad Bean 250g £1.40 *New for 2011*
The standard overwintering variety. Good cold tolerance producing compact plants with high yields.

White Tilney Mustard (Green Manure) 250g £1.90 *New for 2011*
A quality quick growing Mustard variety which develops a high level of green matter. Sow Aug-Sept at 5g / square metre.

Forage Rye (Green Manure) 250g £1.10 *New for 2011*
For sowing Aug-Nov at 9g/square metre for turning in Apr-May. Suited to most soil types particularly heavier soils.

*Delivery expected late August 2011. PLEASE ORDER EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT. Smaller quantities available, see hut for details*

£100.00 Raffle Winner

Thankyou to everyone who took part in our fundraising raffle. Congratulations to our lucky winner Sue Lindley who receives £100.00 of quality Spear and Jackson gardening tools.

Plant Sales - Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th May 2011 from 9.30am till 2.30pm

Many thanks to all those who supported us by bringing and buying plants at our recent plant sale, the response was fantastic and these made a significant contribution towards our fundraising efforts.

If anyone could help donate any further surplus plants these would be greatly appreciated.

Our next plant sales are on Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th May 2011 from 9.30am till 2.30pm. In response to members' requests, we will have a large supply of bedding plants for sale. These include pansies, busy lizzies, petunias, double petunias, mixed geraniums, antirrihnums, gazanias and lobelias amongst others. In addition, there will also be hanging baskets in various sizes to purchase. Of course, you can also expect a large variety of vegetable, herb and fruit plants.

We will again offer refreshments of tea, coffee, soft drinks and cake.

Hagg Lane waiting list

There are currently 58 people on our waiting list, with the person at the top of the list waiting since February 2010.

"Bring and Buy" Surplus Vegetable, Fruit & Flowering Plants Sale

We are holding the above sales to raise money for further hut renovations by the Allotment Society between 9.30am and 2.30pm on the following days:-
Saturday 30th April 2011 & Sunday 1st May 2011
Saturday 14th May 2011 & Sunday 15th May 2011
Last years event was a fantastic success and we hope to double the variety on offer this year.
We are looking for unpaid volunteers to help our fundraising effort by growing a few extra plants or by helping us sell the plants on the day. Should your require any free pots or further information please contact the hut for further details or e-mail the above address.

Potatoes, Onions & Garlic

We still have all of the above available to purchase whilst stocks last.

Seed Potatoes, Onion Sets, Shallots & Garlic Now in Stock

The above items are all now in stock and available for sale. All advance orders should be collected from the hut from Sunday 23rd January 2011 9.30am

On "Saturday 5th February 2011" we are holding a "Potato Day". We have over 20 varieties on offer and a selection of these can be purchased from only £1.00 per bag. Varieties include Kerrs Pink, Pixie, Smile, Harmony & Bonnie in addition to the 2.5kg ones advertised below.

To mark this event we also have a special promotion on Bonemeal Potato Feed at two bags for only £3.00.


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