Meet the Committee

Meet this years Committee

Louise Mallinson - Joint Chair

Louise Mallinson

 I am a retired secretary in NHS
management. I am a very keen
gardener and have had an
allotment at Thompson Lane for
about 10 years. I had to wait a
long time on the waiting list and
was thrilled when I got my own
plot. I became an Allotment
Officer shortly afterwards and have enjoyed this role. However, since Roger retired from running our Shop, I have taken over the running of the shop with Mike, the Thompson Lane Allotment officer, along with Keith, Peter and Paul who volunteer on a regular basis. As a team we are keen to get more young people

Neal Parry – Joint Chair

I have been a keen gardener most of my life inspired by my late Dad who won numerous awards on his allotment in Guiseley. <br>
I have recently taken on plot 4N to the left of the main gate , I’m looking forward to getting the plot in good shape over the next few months. I’ve made a good start and currently have over wintering garlic and onions planted.
I am an ex soldier ( Royal Engineers ) and a retired Sergeant with West Yorkshire Police .
For the last 15 years I have been busy running my own gardening business however I have now fully retired.
I have lived in Baildon since 2015 , I have 3 grown up children and three granddaughters.

Sharon Burrows - Treasurer

Claire Bray -Secretary

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’ve lived in Baildon since 2017. I’m a keen gardener with a small garden at home that has room for a few flower borders and 3 vegetable beds squeezed in where the lawn used to be! A change in job a couple of years ago means I have a bit more free time and I was delighted to get an allotment at Thompson Lane. I’ve had plot 25S for a year now and I love it! Everyone is very friendly and helpful and I’ve learnt lots from other plot holders. I love being outside and active and find being on the allotment very relaxing. I’m excited for year 2, many projects still to do!

Show Secretary

This position  is vacant 

Richard Nottidge - Membership Secretary

Richard Nottidge

I have lived in Baildon since 1988. I used to have an allotment at Charlestown in the 1990’s but for the last few years I have had a plot at Thompson Lane. I am married with 3 grown up children. I have been a keen gardener most of my life.

I set up Baildon Tree Partnership and we are making plans to plant trees in Baildon.

Peter Laws - Health & Safety

Robin Weedon - Communications

Robin Weedon

I‟ve worked in the photography and design industry for 40 years. I moved to Baildon 20 years ago and now work as a freelance photographer from my studio at home. I don‟t have an allotment but have been a keen gardener for most of my life.

 

 

Charlotte Martin -
Allotment Officer, Charlestown

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I have plot 35 behind the huts. It‟s a smallholding plot where I keep my chickens but it also has a lovely growing area. I am also a
joint tenant with my dad on plot 60N&S where we keep our
heritage turkeys and ducks. I‟m
a paediatric nurse and have
lived in Baildon all my life. My
passion is my animals and just being outside. I’ve had my plot for just over 3 years and absolutely love it. It keeps me sane and gives me time to myself. My favourite thing to grow is probably pumpkins but I like to try different things like Cucamelons and Loofahs. I can‟t wait for spring to get going with the new season!

 

Mike Webster - Allotment Officer, Thompson Lane

Dale Holgate - General position