Comment by Ian David Dowsett on May 23, 2012 at 14:17: New Guest Flat Prices.

I have been asked by staff at Lauderplace to inform residents of Golden Lane estate that with effect from the 1st of July 2012 the charge for the guest flats will be raised by £10.00. Therefore, single rooms will be charged at £40.00 per night and double rooms will be charged at £60.00 per night. Barbican estate residents will be charged £45.00 for a single and £65.00 for a double. All enquiries rregarding this matter should be directed to the Barbican Estate office on 020 7029 3935

Ian Dowsett

Comment by Maria Elizabeth Prior on May 10, 2012 at 17:58: Hi Jacqui. By coincidence I asked Bev today about the situation with the allotment bags. She said she was checking them out very soon. I do agree with you, that it is unfair that any bags are neglected, certainly for long periods of time.

Comment by Jax on May 10, 2012 at 17:20: Any news on the new allotment bags and the follow up all unnattended bags. Its unfair for people to have them if they are not being used.

thanks Bev

Comment by Paul Lincoln on April 6, 2012 at 12:28: The University of Manchester is inviting people to take part in a nationwide sunflower growing experiment to complete an experiment initiated by mathematician and inventor of the computer, Alan Turing. This is Turing's centenary year. Here is an article on the experiment from the Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/the-northerner/2012/mar/26/alan-turing...
it would be interesting to the same thing on Golden Lane.

Comment by Sarah Connor on March 18, 2012 at 22:10: Hi Bev,

I went down to the allotment this afternoon and the communal key is not there in the usual place.

Comment by Yanki Lee on March 16, 2012 at 10:07: Hiya, just wonder when is open day in the allotments?

Comment by Jax on March 10, 2012 at 20:31: Hi can you let me know where i am on the waiting list please. you culd use cuthbert harrowing it isnt dark its sunny all day.

Comment by Daniel Elson on March 8, 2012 at 11:31: Hi Bev, can you also let me know if I'm still on the waiting list? Thanks, dan

Comment by Patricia O'Connor on March 7, 2012 at 14:20: Hi I'm a 'fair weather' gardener; actually, I know nothing about gardening. I'm wondering if there is anyone who would like a 'buddy' that they could educate in growing herbs, veggies and flowers? Maybe I could then graduate to my own bag! Thanks. Patricia

Comment by Bev Bytheway on March 7, 2012 at 13:26: Howard

If you want to join the waiting list for the allotment, I can certainly add you on. There are about 10 people on the waiting list, but we are reviewing all the baggers to see if any free up.

The gardening group is a gathering of residents on the Estate, who are interested in gardening and developing opportunities for improving the greening of the Estate. Essentially, we have been involved in setting-up the allotments, organising the market days and market-day consultations with residents, the basterfield lawn bio-diversity pilot project in 2010 and are developing our ideas for 2012. You are very welcome to join us.

We meet on an occasional basis, most actively in the Spring and Summer. We will be organising an open day in the allotments, very soon, once the weather cheers up.

Comment by Bev Bytheway on March 7, 2012 at 13:18: Patsy and other baggers

We had some keys cut at the weekend, for the new gate to the allotment. They are £3.50 each and available from me. I will leave a communal key in the usual place too.

Look forward to the growing season....there are some great broad beans doing wellat the moment...

bev

Comment by patsy cox on March 6, 2012 at 16:02: Finally got round to sorting out my gardening bag and pleased to see a new gate but please how do I get a key to get in? Patsy Cox

Comment by Maria Elizabeth Prior on January 19, 2012 at 18:01: Jacqui is so right. That poor tree, whats left of it does look awful. I feel so sad about it, and can imagine just how upset all those that live near it feel. Unfortunately, if it is replaced, will this resident 'attack' this one too? What sort of person doesn't like seeing a beautiful tree, I will never understand! Not to mention the wildlife that was living in it! Shameful!!!

Comment by Bill Clifford on January 19, 2012 at 12:33: Jacqui, its best to start with the office. If they cannot do anything they should be able to say who to contact.

I am going on an estate walkabout this afternoon with Bob Jacks so will mention it then too.The security aspect is important.

Comment by Jax on January 19, 2012 at 12:08: I completely agree I live near the tree and complained to the office they said it was dieing and will replace it. Nothing has happened so far. It used to be sprayed with lots of chemicals and ant powder by a resident. People used to stop all the time by the tree as it looks so different. Its a terrible loss and also prevented burglers as it acted as a barrier to the entrance. Now its clear and encourages people dogs down the front and I have also had things taken ie my sons bike. Can we all put pressure on the estate office to replace the tree with something similar in proportion it just has a stump ther now it looks ugly.

Comment by Maria Elizabeth Prior on September 19, 2011 at 21:47: Hi Misty. It is well known that the resident who lives where the tree is positioned, always hated it, and several times it has been lopped back because of this. However, this latest episode 'really takes the biscuit'! I think it's criminal to do anything like this to such a beautiful tree, or any healthy tree!!

Comment by Misty Hay on September 19, 2011 at 19:50: We were wondering the same thing Maria - its such a shame.

Comment by Maria Elizabeth Prior on September 2, 2011 at 23:47: I was wondering if anyone knew the reason why the beautiful ceanothus tree, bearing amazing blue colour in late spring, has been chopped down? It was positioned at the end of Cuthbert Harrowing House, by the Barrier. For years, I admired this beautiful thing, and am devastated that this has happened. It looked healthy enough. Considering that an effort is being made to improve greenery on the Estate, I am at a loss to understand this! Can anyone tell me why this has happened?

Comment by Misty Hay on August 3, 2011 at 10:16: We have a Mulberry tree in a big pot that seems happy enough. Rhubarb does well too! When we were on holiday our nasturtium got invested with black fly and the sweet peas died from lack of watering. Also the clematis really hated the wind so didn't do well at all. We have some herbs which seem to be going OK.