As an experiment, we are trying out a forum for KASHS members. This is a place to discuss anything related to the allotments, from growing tips to social events. As the site is only static, we will add information as it comes through below.
If you have anything you want to add, please email us, using the link above.
Dear Members,
We would like you to give you an update concerning our recent positive meeting with Yorkshire Water.
KASHS
Knaresborough Town Council
Yorkshire Water
Yorkshire Water want to install a screening tank in the Boroughbridge Road area. This is to deal with the water runoff and sewage that has caused flooding issues in the Boroughbridge Road / Hay-a-Park area.
A screen would filter out the materials that cause problems. They are investigating sites to place such a screen and KASHS site is the best option.
Alternative sites have been ruled out, for example roadworks at Bond End for 4 months would cause massive traffic disruption and the former Railway goods Yard is too far away from the existing plots.
A 4 cubic metre square tank would be dug down into the ground. It would be covered and would not be seen apart from a drain cover. There would be an occasional visit to check the system but once established would not really be noticed.
It would be dug in the car park area as close to the wall as possible. At this stage there is no precise area; it might be where our current wood chipping store is. It should not affect our plots nor should the road and wider site be affected.
The work would best be done in winter so as not to affect members too much.
In order to consult effectively with all parties and plan the work effectively the thinking was to do it between late October 2027 and February 2028.
Negative effects would mean 4 months of workers and heavy machines on sites. It would be quite a task and would be bound to create mess and mud. The car parking would be greatly reduced and access by car would have to be managed.
The gate, wildflower nature area to the side, the wood chip stall, and the wall would be damaged.
The main benefit will be better water management for KASHS and the neighbourhood. Yorkshire Water are aware of their unpopular image at the moment and want to feel that the site would be enhanced in the long term. We would be involved in the repair replacement of the site.
These may include a new gate and pedestrian access, the wildlife area replaced and enhanced, and the car park area to be re-surfaced. There may be more water butts for the site and hardcore limestone crush made available.
This was an initial meeting but the YW representatives stated that they wanted the site to be compensated for the damage caused.
Yorkshire Water and Knaresborough Town Council are to meet up to plan a way forward. KTC will work very closely with KASHS and involve them as necessary and look after the interest of KASHS and its members.
On 26 June MP Tom Gordon and Yorkshire Water senior executives are to visit the site.
KASHS Committee will keep you updated about this important Issue and if you have any queries please contact us and we will try to answer your questions as best we can.
Best Regards
Maggie Boyd (Chair)
Rob Snow (Vice Chair)
Hi everyone
Firstly, a huge 'thank you' to all who helped tidy up the communal areas on Saturday.
Please, can members make an effort to tidy up their plots, tackle the weeds, and harvest crops? It might be worth checking your plots after the wind to see if there is any damage.
Our visitors love to talk to people, so if you can be on your plot on Sunday, it would be great to see you.
Most of the gazebos will be put up on Sunday morning, in order to allow members to bring cars down on Saturday.
Sunday at 9am, we need people to help put up the gazebos and, at the end, we need people to put them away.
If you have any large tables for stalls to use, please could you bring them down.
If you have chairs or tables we can use for the Community Stars cafe, please put them on the grassy area opposite the toilet.
We are trying to raise money for a polytunnel and seating area, and need prizes for the tombola.
Dave Bolton and his family are running the tombola again.
If you have prizes that you would like to donate, please can you deliver them to Rob Snow at 3, Charlton Court HG5 0BZ, near St John's School.
Alternatively, you can drop them off on the day.
Last year, the produce stall raised much-needed funds for the society, and we would love to do as well this year.
Any donations of homemade jams, chutney, honey, cakes, or buns would be very much appreciated. The team is pricing as much as possible on Friday, so if at all possible, please deliver non-perishables to 3 Charlton Court. Part of the stall will be for fresh produce, flowers, and plants, which can be delivered on the day.
This is very popular with our younger visitors. A box will be placed at Mr Noddings' bench this week for your vegetable donations.
Any spare vegetables of any size would be welcome, along with any interestingly shaped veg such as fennel and artichokes.
Maggie is selling seeds for bargain prices at the front gate. Also, please buy a ticket for the Harrogate and District Allotment Federation lottery.
Can you spare an hour between 1:30 and 4:30 to welcome our visitors? This involves handing out the quiz sheet and explaining what activities we have on offer.
We have committee members on duty throughout the period, but a few extra people would help free them up and give them a break.
Please take photos on the day and share them on WhatsApp.
Please contact me with your offers of help or questions about the arrangements.
Email. rob59knares@gmail.com