LATEST NEWS | 2012 - 2014 ALLOTMENT RENTS NOW AVAILABLE | SITE COMPETITIONS: All judging has been completed and results will be sent out soon. Winners will be notified as soon as possible. We look forward to seeing you at the Kings Heath Show next month! | BIRMINGHAM GARDEN SHOW FUNDRAISING APPEAL | Kings Heath Show Renamed Following Sponsorship Deal with B&Q The Birmingham Garden Show, as it is now called, was saved by a sponsorship deal with DIY giant B&Q. Earlier this year, there were strong rumours that the garden show would not take place this year due to council cutbacks, but thanks to B&Q, it goes ahead for one more year. It attracts both visitors and exhibitors from right across the Midlands and has always been one of the top horticultural shows on the region's gardening calendar. This year's show will feature Birmingham council's medal winning garden from the Chelsea Flower Show part-designed by former Kings Heath Park boss Mike Hinton. The garden, called 'Road to Recovery' was also seen at the Royal Horticultural Society's Gardeners World Live 2010. As well as the BDAC Allotments marquee, there will be a floral marquee, with floristry demonstrations, a Celebrity Question Panel and previous Gold Medal winners. For families there will be a food and drink area and Farmers Market - as well as a craft area and children’s area with bouncy castle and small rides and workshops. Plants, bulbs, garden furniture and accessories will be on sale too. So, definitely worth a visit! | SHOW SCHEDULES ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD | ADVERTISE YOUR SITE'S EVENTS HERE |
| WHAT WE DO FOR ASSOCIATIONS AND PLOT HOLDERS IN BIRMINGHAM The Birmingham and District Allotments Council (BDAC) are a voluntary body which works to ensure that allotments across the City receive the best service for allotments holders and associations.  We work with allotment associations, allotment holders, City Allotment Officers and City Councillors for the benefit of allotments.
We support allotment associations with advice and information which enables them to carry out their tasks. We act as an active 'watchdog' to ensure the City provides the maintenance and repairs for allotment sites. We encourage associations to take on self management / self help. We play an active part in influencing allotment policy so that any changes are for the benefit of allotment holders and associations. Organising competitions for individuals and associations. 
AUDITORS & MINUTE SECRETARY NEEDED After our AGM in March, we still have need for two volunteers to audit our accounts and a Minute Secretary - this will entail noting the minutes and handing them over to the Chairman at the end of the meeting, who will then type them up for the next meeting. Top photo was sent it to us by Johnie B of the Hill Allotments and the above one by Lisa Nelder whilst at Meadow Road Allotments judging Best Site Competitions. This photo shows the judges (Chris Brown. Patrick O'Keeffe, Dave Hubball and trainee judge Steve) taking a well earned break from all the site visits. If you want your site featured on our home page or in our photo album, please email them to Lisa: info@bdacallotments.co.uk POLLS - Please help us to help you by answering a few simple questions |
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