Who are they?

What are they for?

And why do they keep telling us what to do?

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Firstly, we aren't 'Big Brother', and we don't work for Haringey Council.

We are all plot holders like you, who have volunteered to help with some of the things that need organising and doing on our huge and wonderful site. Sometimes it's like trying to herd cats, but it's rarely dull. 

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The GCAA was set up to run the Golf Course Allotment site, and its Committee has up to 12 elected members. As of the Annual General Meeting 2024, these are:

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Chair - Tricia Kelly

Tricia chairs all Committee meetings and the AGM, carries out the Committee's decisions, liaises with plot holders and outside organisations such as the Metropolitan Police, the Haringey Allotment Forum, the National Garden Scheme, the local community, Custom Cutters - indeed anyone with whom anything needs to be organised to keep the site maintained and running as smoothly as possible. Tricia also helps to resolve disputes, problems on site and breaches of tenancy agreements.

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You can contact Tricia directly at tricia3ts@icloud.com

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Site Secretary - Tullio Moglia

Tullio liaises with Haringey Council and Vicky Stones, the Allotment Officer. He is responsible for the waiting list, allocating plots and site keys to new tenants, carrying out plot inspections, and dealing with breaches of both the Site rules and of Haringey Council's tenancy agreement.

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You can contact Tullio via fiorenzuola135gcaa@sky.com

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Treasurer: Jim Clark

Jim records all transactions and maintains the GCAA's accounts, and basically keeps the Site afloat, financially. He applies for and keeps track of the maintenance grant from Haringey Council, as well as the funds raised through our Cafés, our Shop, Calendar sales, the Annual Show, and GCAA Subscriptions. He also presents accounts annually for external auditing and approval.

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Minutes Secretary/Communications/Website/Allotment Shop:

Veronica (Vee) Nolan

Vee minutes all meetings, sends out emails, is currently updating this website and manages the Allotment Shop.

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You can contact Vee directly at news@golfcourseallotments.co.uk

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Head of Maintenance: Mick Gerrie

Among other things, Mick keeps our water supply going by attending to all the water tanks, taps, ballcocks and pipes (above and below ground), organises and carries out repairs, switches the water off in Winter and on again in the Spring. He also helps maintain and repair our community buildings.

 

You can leave a message for Mick regarding Site repairs at the Allotment Shop, or via news@golfcourseallotments.co.uk

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Probationers' Mentor: Imelda O'Brien

Advises and supports all new plot holders with getting their plots in order to help them pass their probation period. Does not tell you what to grow, how to grow it or anything else of that nature - because a lot of fun can be had working things out for yourself. Does not wear a uniform.

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Other Committee members: Lindsey Dearden, Alison Joseph, Andrew Lewis, and John Newman. 

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These members attend meetings, offer opinions and advice, and help with tasks as needed. 

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So - what else does the Committee help do?

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Boundary maintenance: ensuring trees and hedges are in good order and cut back as necessary

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Site Security: repairs to gates and fences

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Community Relations (also a lot of mending at times)

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Having free wood chip available for as many plot holders as possible

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The Composting Toilet

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The Monthly Cafés

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Organising Working Parties

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Organising the Annual General Meeting and endeavouring to carry out our members' wishes as expressed there, wherever possible

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The Annual Show in September

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Liaising with the National Gardens Scheme

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We could go on...

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No-one on the Committee does what they do for power or glory. There isn't any. There's no money in it either - we are all volunteers and we do not get paid for our time, our effort and our energy. But like you, we care about the Site and we want it to be well run, properly maintained, safe and secure, and a great place for everyone to spend their precious free time. 

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We always need more help - if you think you would like to join the Committee, you can get in touch with us at

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news@golfcourseallotments.co.uk

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Or - just put yourself forward at the next AGM: ​

SATURDAY 5TH JULY, 11AM - 12.30PM

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