The Committee and Trustees

Committee Responsibilities

The SRGHA Committee is responsible for the day-to-day management and oversight of the allotment site, helping to ensure it remains well maintained, welcoming, and beneficial for all members.

The committee’s responsibilities include:

• Managing plot allocations and the waiting list

• Monitoring plot cultivation and site standards

• Overseeing the allotment shed and the sale of supplies to members, including compost, fertilisers, canes, and other gardening essentials

• Coordinating bulk orders for seeds, potatoes, and other seasonal items to secure good value from suppliers

• Organising maintenance and improvement works around the site

• Supporting communication between plot holders and the association

• Promoting a positive and respectful allotment community

The committee is made up of volunteers who work to support and improve the allotments for all members.

25/26 Committee Membership

Chairman: John Hickingbotham (Plot 12b)

Treasurer: Sheila Hickingbotham (Plot 12b)

Secretary: Tracey Newton (Plot 4)

Committee Member:  Karen Ashley (Plot 8)

Committee Member:  Aimee Habgood (Plot 7a)

Committee Member:  Tony Habgood (Plot 7a)

Committee Member:  Sylvia Plampin (Plots 17b/19a)

Committee Member:  Joe Thom (Plot 9)

Trustee Responsibilities

The Trustees are responsible for ensuring that the allotment land is managed and maintained in accordance with the legal requirements and covenants attached to the site.

Their primary duty is to protect the long-term use of the land for horticultural purposes, in line with the conditions set out by the Land Registry. This includes overseeing the proper use of the site, ensuring compliance with any covenants or legal obligations, and safeguarding the allotments for current and future plot holders.

The Trustees work alongside the committee to help ensure the allotment site continues to operate in a responsible, sustainable, and lawful manner.

2025/26 Trustees

Karen Ashley: Plot 8

James Cook: Plots 19b/24b

Ann Marsland : Plots 23b/24a

Joe Thom: Plot 9