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On Saturday 30 October BALGA had a stand to talk to attendees of Ecofest about growing your own food. Our stand was on Baldock High Street and it was nice to speak to some of you. A few people came from the waiting list wishing to speak to the committee.

We have a waiting list of over 50 people, but we did talk to the public about the benefits of being a member. There are many benefits to becoming a member of BALGA. For example, you’re able to use Members’ Shop which is open every Sunday until the end of November. You can take advantage of buying seeds from our Kings’ Seeds catalogue at considerably lower prices. You also receive bi-monthly newsletters and allotment magazines. Visit the Shop this Sunday (until the end of November) to find out more.

We would like to say thank you to Christine at Ecofest for allowing us to have a stand. Also, thank you to all of our volunteers who represented BALGA.

It is with great sadness we report the death of John Gray on 13 March, aged 90. Baldock born and bred John was involved in several community activities, not least our association for over 40 years as a plotholder throughout that time at North Road site and serving on the rota at the Members’ Shop. John’s wife Pat, with much support from him, has been greatly involved in Baldock Horticultural Society as a Chair and Show Secretary. Pat remains an Associate Member of BALGA.

Flowers sent to John Gray’s family from BALGA

John’s funeral was at towns St Mary’s church on 9 April and with only family flowers requested, the family have invited donations in his memory, to be divided between the Alzheimer’s Society and our association, such was his affection for it. A card and flowers on behalf of BALGA have been delivered to Pat in recognition of all that John did for us.

Mick Camp (Chairman)

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Baldock Ecofest 2021

John Gray