Trading Shed news
The concrete slab is now down ready for installing the new trading shed, which should be delivered some time after the 11th February.  We will keep you updated on when we are likely to open the new shed.
 
At last year’s AGM we agreed to increase the annual subs for the trading shed to £5.00.  We will start collecting these on Potato Day (see below).
 
Dates for your diary
Maintenance working party Sunday 2nd Feb 10.30am
Please come and help if you can.  We will be working on clearing up around the Barn, mending fencing, and building a new bay for storing (new) wheelbarrows.
 
Potato day 9th Feb
This will take place in the Barn from 11am - 2pm.  Please come and pick up your orders between these times. Teas and coffees and cakes will be on sale.  NOTE: if you forgot to put in your order in the autumn, there are still most varieties available (Red Duke of York, Maris Peer, Nadine, Charlotte, Nicola and Desiree, all at £1.50/kg).  If you want to order please email Annie direct.
 
NOTE: There is no Barn Sunday discussion and lunch on 26th January.
 
Bridge Dates
Tues 4th Feb 10.30 and 28th Feb Fri 2.00pm.  All welcome.
 
Recent Break-ins
As you’ll have been aware from previous emails, the Barn and a number of sheds were broken into by intruders earlier this month.  We have been advised to ask any tenant whose shed was broken into, even if nothing was stolen, to report the break-in to the police.  You can do that online here: https://www.met.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ The more reports the police get, the more they are likely to take some action (increased patrols etc.)
 
Lost and found
Mairead on Plot 79a has lost two white plastic chairs from her plot.  If you have found them please write into info@
 
Martin on 96A has a hand mower to give away. if you are interested.
 
SHA Committee
Jan 2025

14:36, 27 Jan 2025 by Website Admin

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Winter Warmer 
A big thank you to all who came along and helped with a fantastic Winter Warmer last Sunday.  It was a glorious sunny day and the Barn was packed with people enjoying delicious soup, savouries and cakes.  And a lovely atmosphere of conviviality.  On top of which we raised an amazing £1,270, which will provide much needed funds towards our new trading shed.  There are still some gardening books and paintings for sale, pop into the Barn on a Bridge or Café day (dates below) if you would like to have a look.
 
Plans for the Trading Shed
We will be replacing the Trading Shed in early 2025.  It has lasted us well but is now at the end of its useful life. Demolishing the current shed and buying a new one will cost c£14k; we have received £4,500 from the insurance company for the damage caused by the fallen tree, and the balance will come from SHA funds. We obtained several quotes for the works, and Tim McNaughton will begin work in early January. 
 
The last day of opening for the old Trading Shed is now next Sunday 1st December (this is because we didn’t open it on 24th Nov due to the high winds).  
 
Dates for your Diary
 

Sunday 1st Dec 10.30 Maintenance working party.  Come and help if you can come.  More work is needed putting down hardcore on the track and paths, and other jobs around the site.
Tuesday 3rd Dec 10.30 Bridge at the Barn, all welcome
Friday 20th Dec 2.30pm Bridge at the Barn, all welcome
Wed 8th Jan 10.30-12.00 Café at the Barn
Sun 26th Jan Café or lunch at the Barn (more details in the new year)
Sun 9th Feb Potato Day

 
Note: No café or lunch at the Barn in December
And there’s still time to put in your potato orders
 
Reminders
Don’t forget the site-wide bonfire ban comes in 1st December.   Improvements are being made to the communal composting area all the time, so if you have excess green waste do make use of it.
 
Remember that if you’re planning to give up your plot you must give notice by 1st December to avoid being charged rent by Haringey for 2025.
 
And a reminder to be alert about security on the site.  Wolves Lane and some other sites in Haringey have recently reported ‘mass break-ins’ with a large number of sheds having battery powered hand tools stolen.  We recommend not leaving valuables in your shed.
 
Wanted: Volunteers 
Come and join a friendly local group looking after Shepherds Hill Gardens, off Shepherds Hill, N6.  Every second Sunday of the month at 2pm.  Contact: shgfriendsgroup@gmail.com

SHA committee
November 2024
 

18:17, 25 Nov 2024 by Website Admin

Maintenance working party
The next working party is on Sunday 3rd November.  Meet at the Barn at 10.30am to help with building another compost bay on the communal compost plot.  Please come along and help if you can – more hands make light work!
 
Other dates for your diary

  • Bridge at the Barn: 5th November 10.30 and 22nd November 2pm.  Beginners welcome.
  • Café at the Barn: Wed 13th Nov 10.30-12.00.
  • Winter Warmer : Sunday 17th November 12-2pm (see below)

The Winter Warmer Sunday November 17th 12-2 at The Barn
Please bring friends and family to this warm event. There will be stalls selling all sorts of things (preserves, books, glassware and crockery, cakes, Shepherds Hill Apple Cider Vinegar, seeds, pictures, and lots more).  And a raffle.

We would love it if you could :

  • bake a cake for serving in the Barn Cafe or for selling on cake stall (bring them along on the day)
  • donate some good gifts for the raffle. Please bring donations either to the Trading Shed 10th November 11-12 or to The Barn Cafe morning  Nov 13th 10.30-12. 
  • donate some saved seeds ( please label them clearly and bring to either of the above events, or to the Winter Warmer on the day)
  • Tell lots of people about it. 

Potato Onion and Shallot Orders
Thanks to those who have already put their orders in. All varieties are still available so those who want to put in an order still can. Remember you order direct from Annie and NOT via the site email. Also there was a slight pricing error when the list went out in the site email of 25th September. The price for both varieties of onions should be £1.50 per 200g  rather than £1.00 as stated. Apologies. No-one pays anything until you pick up your orders at Potato Day on Sunday 9th February.
 
Trading Shed Winter Opening Times
The Trading shed will open fortnightly from November until February. It will be open 10th and 24th November and 8th December. It will close for Xmas but then re-open 5th, 19th January. From 2nd February it will open weekly.
NB We are hoping to replace the existing trading shed soon and this will of course affect opening times once the works start but we will keep you updated.
 
Bonfire Ban
The start date of the bonfire ban has been extended to December 1st.  Haringey Council are supporting us in implementing this ban, and from 2026 failure to comply could result in an NCN being issued.  We are developing plans and guidance on use of the communal composting area and will provide further information in future newsletters, also on any planned controlled communal bonfires in designated areas on the site.
 
Finally…
Haringey Foodbank have sent thanks for all the produce we have donated this year and look forward to our continued support next year. 
 
SHA Committee
October 2024

2025 events

16:01, 29 Oct 2024 by Website Admin