3 January 2015

We currently have some plots available so if you are thinking about having an allotment in Rye now is the time to apply!

 

December 2014 - Rents for 2015

We are pleased to announce that we have been able to reduce the allotment rental fees for 2015.

 

The pricing structure we inherited from Rother District Council last December was £85.00 per annum for a large plot and £45.00 per annum for a small plot.  Now that we have been running both allotment sites in Rye for a full year, we have been able to make some small savings, which has allowed us to bring the rents down for the forthcoming year.  The net result is that reductions of just over 5% have been reflected in the invoices recently sent out for 2015.  While we accept that this is only a small saving we hope that plot holders will appreciate the gesture nonetheless, given that we currently live in a world where costs only ever seem to rise!  For 2015 a large plot will cost £80.61 and a small plot £42.69.

 

12 April 2014

• Criminal Damage to the fence at Love Lane has been reported to the Police this week.  We are not aware of anything having been taken, but please do pass on any information you have so that we can keep the Police informed.  

• Water supply has now been restored to the South Undercliff allotments.

 

10 April 2014

We are acutely aware of the fact that the water supply has not been re-instated for the South Undercliff allotments site.  This has been caused by the need to totally replace the stop-cock at the site, which will require some of the water supply to local residences to be turned off.  We are working with Rother District Council and other interested parties to get the supply restored as soon as possible.  We apologise for any inconvenience.

 

There are still three plots available for rent on the Love Lane site.  If you or anyone you know may be interested in renting one of these, please just let us know.

 

18 March 2014

From 1st April 2014 we will have a small number of plots coming available at the Love Lane allotments site.  Please get in touch if you would like to be placed on the waiting list for an allotment at either of the sites in Rye.

 

7 March 2014

As of 1st April this year, when you pay your rent for plot(s) on either of the Rye Allotment sites, we will pay a subscription for you to join the Rye Allotments Association.  If you do not wish to become a member of RAA then please advise us either before or at the time of paying your rent and we will not pass your contact details over to them.

 

6 March 2014

Are you a kitchen gardener?  Is your garden, allotment or window box your pride and joy?  Do you grow your own fruit, veg or flowers and do you know what to do with them?

 

BBC TWO are looking for talented amateur kitchen gardeners who have the skills and the dedication to compete in "THE BIG ALLOTMENT CHALLENGE", presented by Fern Britton.

 

If you think you have the skills to compete and are interested in featuring in this new BBC2 series, please contact grow@silverriver.tv or call 02079073401 for an application form.

 

23 January 2014

At the request of Rye Allotments Association and other plot holders, we have placed an in-tray on the bar at the Queens Head, right in front of the door from Landgate.  This can be used as a drop-off point by all plot holders or others with enquiries about the allotments.  We suggest, for your privacy, that any correspondence left in the tray is placed in a sealed envelope.  

 

17 December 2013

We currently have 2 small plots available for rent, one at South Undercliff and one at Love Lane.  If anybody is interested or requires further information, please feel free to contact us.

 

16 December 2013

• Reminder letters are going out soon to all those allotment holders who have not yet signed and returned their Agreements.

• We are working closely with the Transition Rye Food Group in order to facilitate a Comunity Garden on the Love Lane allotment site.

 

3 November 2013

• Rother District Council currently has nobody on either of its waiting lists for allotments in Rye.  All waiting list functions for Rye allotments have now been transferred to Rye Amenity CIC.  We confirm that there are currently plots available and we therefore invite anybody interested in having an allotment to contact us.

 

• Following a very reasonable request from the Rye Allotments Association it has been agreed that in the future the rental year for allotments will follow the calendar year.  Therefore, existing tenants whose tenancy will trnasfer from Rother to us on 1 December will receive their first invoice from us for payment on 1 April 2014, which will cover rental up to and including 31 December 2014.  Thereafter, tenants will receive an annual invoice in December.

 

1 November 2013

We are in the process of finalising an Allotment Rule-book which, together with a simplified Tenancy Agreement, will be sent to all existing allotment holders and will form the new agreement between tenants and the Rye Amenity CIC.

 

October 2013

Following a number of useful meetings with Rother District Council it has now been confirmed that the 25 year lease to Rye Amenity CIC will be effective from 1st December 2013.