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We have two plot inspections a year, but they are fairly low-key. They are done by a couple of Committee members - not the officers - plus a couple of other plot-holders. They decide when to do it and what criteria to use. We stress that we are not counting weeds, or looking at gardening styles, but looking for warning signs of members who might be falling by the wayside. They report back to Committee, their results are discussed and I make a low-key contact with members as needed. That's normally all that is needed. If problems continue, then it becomes decidedly more formal, and if necessary we take steps to get rid of them. But normally, just the fact - and the fairness - of the plot inspections is sufficient.
no wonder newbie give up on the plot when they have choice of no plot or weed infested mess. No wonder there so many poor plot on allotments.
That is really sensible Trevor.I know that Squash at Walsall Rd puts a notice up well before October asking if members who are thinking of downsizing or giving up would let her know.