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| = Trading Hut = The Trading Hut has become the focal point for many activities on site over recent years. There are always a bunch of plot holders and members there on a Sunday morning buying fertilisers etc., or simply socialising. The range of products on sale is improving all the time and good horticultural advice is in abundance. A free seed swap scheme was introduced in 2001 for plot holders and non-plot-holding members alike. The Trading Hut is very often the first point of contact for new members and our Trading Secretary ensures the prices are always competitive. All this combined with our delivery service for bulky items will ensure the success of our Trading Hut for many, many years to come. For a detailed description of some commonly used fertilisers and how to use them see the WhatsItFor pages. |
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| === 2012 Opening Times (Sundays) === | --------------------------------------------------------------- == Trading Hut == |
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| The Trading Hut will be open from 10.30am until 12.00noon on: | The Trading Hut has become the focal point for many activities on site over recent years. There are always a bunch of plot holders and members there on a Sunday morning buying fertilisers etc., or simply socialising. The range of products on sale is improving all the time and good horticultural advice is in abundance. |
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| * 4th, 11th, 18th & 25 March * 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd April * 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th May * 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th June * 8th and 22nd July * 12th and 26th August * 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th September * 14th and 28th October |
The Trading Hut is very often the first point of contact for new members and Elaine, our Trading Secretary, ensures the prices are always competitive. If you are interested in helping out in the Trading Hut - either behind the counter or working behind the scene weighing and bagging up products, we are always looking for extra volunteers ... so please pop in and have a word with Elaine - you will be made very welcome! |
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| Come along and stock up on seed, compost, potash for your fruit bushes and trees, lime for the brassicas and your favourite general fertiliser - organic or otherwise. |
For a detailed description of some commonly used fertilisers and how to use them see the WhatsItFor pages. |
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| = Winter Hardy Onion Sets Now Available = | Come along and stock up on gardening products at keen prices, including compost and potash for your fruit bushes and trees, lime for the brassicas and your favourite general fertiliser - organic or otherwise. |
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| ''' SENSHYU: ''' This is an extremely popular Japanese over-wintering onion. It is very reliable, producing a heavy crop of straw-coloured semi-globe shaped bulbs. Plant in the autumn to harvest in July. |
== Trading Hut Opening Times 2021 == |
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| '''WINTER RED:''' | === Sunday 21st February: === |
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| An early harvesting red onion with excellent flavour. | The Trading Hut will be open on Sunday the 21st February from 10.00am to 12.00 noon to sell SEED POTATOES and ONION SETS ONLY (see details below). * Please decide beforehand what you want to buy, and bring the correct money with you. * Please observe social distancing and wear a mask. |
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| ''' FOR SALE IN THE TRADING HUT: ''' 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th SEPTEMBER, 14th, 28th OCTOBER |
== Products available: == |
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| === ONLY £1.00 FOR 200 GRAMS === | === SEED POTATOES: === Arron Pilot 1st Early |
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| Commercial prices: Dobie’s and Suttons £3.49 (250g) + P & P | Charlotte 2nd Early Desiree and Cara Main crop All at £1 per Kg === ONION SETS: === Sturon White Onion Sets Red Baron Red Onion Sets All at £1 per 275g bag === SHALLOTS: === Golden Gourmet At £1 per 275g bag |
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| '''''Check regularly for updates and special offers''''' | === Further planned opening dates: === Initially, we will be open only on a '''Click and Collect''' basis for our Members to collect pre-ordered, pre-paid '''Stock Items''' (see [[attachment:Stocksheet.pdf|Stock Sheet|&do=get]] for details). This plan will be reviewed regularly, depending on Covid 19 restrictions, and any changes will be posted here and advised to Members by email, so please check the website or look out for further emails to Members before coming, as plans might change at short notice. We plan to open the Trading Hut from '''10.30am to 12.00 noon''' on the '''first Saturday of the month''' and on '''''most''''' '''Sundays''' for the other weekends of each month from February to September. Here is a full list of the planned opening days: * Sunday February 21, 28 * Saturday March 6 and Sunday March 14, 21, 28 * Saturday April 3 and Sunday April 11, 18, 25 * Saturday May 1 and Sunday May 9, 16, 23, 30 * Saturday June 5 and Sunday June 13, 20, 27 * Saturday July 3 and Sunday July 18 * Saturday August 7 and Sunday 22, 29 * Saturday September 4 and Sunday September 12, 19, 26 ******************************************************************************************* == Stock Items == We stock a wide range of gardening items at very competitive prices. New additions to our range include '''Wild Bird Food''' and '''Advanced Slug Killer,which is safer for pets and wild life''' '''To see out our stock range and prices, see our [[attachment:Stocksheet.pdf|Stock Sheet|&do=get]]. Please note prices are subject to change''' |
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''Finally, if there are any members who are able to spare 1½ hours on a Saturday or Sunday morning to help in the Trading Hut, Elaine our Trading Hut Manager would love to hear from you. We have a rota, so you would only have to help one week in every five or six. Any assistance will be much appreciated.'' ---- |
== Trading Hut ==
Trading Hut
The Trading Hut has become the focal point for many activities on site over recent years. There are always a bunch of plot holders and members there on a Sunday morning buying fertilisers etc., or simply socialising. The range of products on sale is improving all the time and good horticultural advice is in abundance.
The Trading Hut is very often the first point of contact for new members and Elaine, our Trading Secretary, ensures the prices are always competitive. If you are interested in helping out in the Trading Hut - either behind the counter or working behind the scene weighing and bagging up products, we are always looking for extra volunteers ... so please pop in and have a word with Elaine - you will be made very welcome!
For a detailed description of some commonly used fertilisers and how to use them see the WhatsItFor pages.
Come along and stock up on gardening products at keen prices, including compost and potash for your fruit bushes and trees, lime for the brassicas and your favourite general fertiliser - organic or otherwise.
Trading Hut Opening Times 2021
Sunday 21st February:
The Trading Hut will be open on Sunday the 21st February from 10.00am to 12.00 noon to sell SEED POTATOES and ONION SETS ONLY (see details below).
* Please decide beforehand what you want to buy, and bring the correct money with you.
* Please observe social distancing and wear a mask.
Products available:
SEED POTATOES:
Arron Pilot 1st Early
Charlotte 2nd Early
Desiree and Cara Main crop
All at £1 per Kg
ONION SETS:
Sturon White Onion Sets
Red Baron Red Onion Sets
All at £1 per 275g bag
SHALLOTS:
Golden Gourmet
At £1 per 275g bag
Further planned opening dates:
Initially, we will be open only on a Click and Collect basis for our Members to collect pre-ordered, pre-paid Stock Items (see Stock Sheet for details). This plan will be reviewed regularly, depending on Covid 19 restrictions, and any changes will be posted here and advised to Members by email, so please check the website or look out for further emails to Members before coming, as plans might change at short notice.
We plan to open the Trading Hut from 10.30am to 12.00 noon on the first Saturday of the month and on most Sundays for the other weekends of each month from February to September. Here is a full list of the planned opening days:
- Sunday February 21, 28
- Saturday March 6 and Sunday March 14, 21, 28
- Saturday April 3 and Sunday April 11, 18, 25
- Saturday May 1 and Sunday May 9, 16, 23, 30
- Saturday June 5 and Sunday June 13, 20, 27
- Saturday July 3 and Sunday July 18
- Saturday August 7 and Sunday 22, 29
- Saturday September 4 and Sunday September 12, 19, 26
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Stock Items
We stock a wide range of gardening items at very competitive prices. New additions to our range include Wild Bird Food and Advanced Slug Killer,which is safer for pets and wild life
To see out our stock range and prices, see our Stock Sheet. Please note prices are subject to change
Finally, if there are any members who are able to spare 1½ hours on a Saturday or Sunday morning to help in the Trading Hut, Elaine our Trading Hut Manager would love to hear from you. We have a rota, so you would only have to help one week in every five or six. Any assistance will be much appreciated.
TradingHut (last edited 2025-03-20 18:46:28 by TonyTurnbull)