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MOST RECENT MANURE DELIVERY

April 7th 2023

Plot-holders are welcome to help themselves to:

  • 2 barrowloads per 1/4 plot. 

  • 4 barrowloads per 1/2 plot

  • 8 barrowloads per full plot.


Manure covered by your rent and found near the Jesmond Dene Road gate (at the northern corner of the site). 

MOST RECENT WOOD-CHIP DELIVERY

January 21st 2023

Plot-holders are welcome to help themselves to:

  • 1 barrowload per 1/4 plot. 

  • 2 barrowloads per 1/2 plot

  • 4 barrowloads per full plot.


Wood-chip is found near the Jesmond Dene Road gate (at the northern corner of the site). 

THE WATER IS CURRENTLY...ON

Spring/Summer 2023

The water is turned off in the winter and switched back on in the spring.  A message will be sent out close to when the water is going to be turned off and the timing of this depends on when regular frosts arrive. 
When the water is switched on, plot-holders are welcome to fill watering cans from any of the baths on the site. Connecting a hose, in order to water your plot, isn't allowed. However, you can connect a hose in order to fill a water butt.

BONFIRES ARE CURRENTLY... NOT ALLOWED

1st April - 31st October 2023

Carefully controlled bonfires are only allowed during the winter months. Before lighting a bonfire, please check for hibernating wildlife.

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Looking to order more manure or wood chip for your plot?

Contact our bulk supplies organiser, Olga McFall via Olga.McFall@newcastle.ac.uk

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