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Rooted in Success
We had a brilliant night at the City Chambers last Thursday, 20th Nov 2025 New Plotholder Awards A huge thank you to Deacon Commander Nick Parry for presenting the awards with warmth and style. The Incorporation of Gardeners of Glasgow have long sponsored these awards, and we thank them for their generosity and their support.…
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Understanding Conflict – Public Meeting Report, 16th Oct 2025
The recent open meeting focused on conflict prevention and resolution, facilitated by Verene Nicolas. Participants identified various types of conflict and shared strategies for management. A concise report summarizes the discussion for committee members and plotholders. Upcoming events will be listed post-AGM, encouraging ongoing communication and collaboration.
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No-dig talk – 12th June @ 7pm
Come to the GAF session on Thursday June 12th at MILK community space 7-8 pm (318 Cathcart Rd G42 7DF) to hear from people using No Dig techniques, Composting, and Forest Gardening approaches on Glasgow’s allotment sites. Chip into the discussion with your own experiences and questions. Whet your appetite… Here’s a recording of a…
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Help us run Potato Day
We’re looking for volunteers to help out with managing our big annual fundraising event at the start of the season. With 500 visitors, it can be a busy day so we need a team to help us: You can do do as many or as few of those as you like. We’re looking for around…
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AGM and New Plotholders Awards
Mon 18th March, 19:00-20:45, Garnethill Multicultural Centre (in town, next to the GFT) Whether you’re a new plotholder, an experienced plotholder who’s never been to a GAF meeting, or an old hand, please come along to our AGM next week! The venue Agenda and reports Annual GAF report to be tabled; final version will be…
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Glasgow’s New Rules & Regs – The Papers
The three papers going to the Environment and Liveable Neighbourhoods City Policy Committee on Glasgow’s new Allotments Rules and Regulations next Wednesday are now up on the web.(March 12th, 1.30 pm City Chambers) They include the Report on the Consultation and the Updated Allotment Rules and Regulations. You can download them as PDFs from: https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/councillorsandcommittees/latestMeetings.asp…
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Rules & Regulations
****As soon as the Agenda and Papers for the Committee are published we’ll send a link to all those who apply to join Saturday’s zoom meeting.****
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Have Your Say 4
Here’s a summary of the instructions for making your representation about the Draft Allotment Regulations together with a word version of the form you are being asked to fill in
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Losing the Plot
For years allotment associations having been letting out starter plots, half plots and full plots based largely on rule of thumb and the traditions of their particular site. Suddenly a couple of large spanners have emerged that will disrupt these arrangements. These are: • The implementation of Part 9 of the Community Empowerment Act which…