**Summary**

- The last work day of the year is Saturday 24 October, 10am to 1pm, to clear the main path and mend the gate. Bring gloves, and a wheelbarrow if you have one.
- A shared compost order arrives on 7 November. Tell Priya, the treasurer, how many bags you want by 30 October.
- The water goes off on 1 November until March, so empty your water butts before then.
- Bonfires are allowed on the last Saturday of the month, before 2pm, and never when it's windy.
- Next year's rent is due by 31 January, and plots 14 and 22 become free in December.

**Dates**

| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Saturday 24 October | Autumn work day, 10am to 1pm: clear the main path and mend the gate |
| Friday 30 October | Deadline to tell Priya how many compost bags you want |
| Saturday 31 October | Bonfire day (before 2pm, not if windy) |
| Sunday 1 November | Water turned off at the main stopcock until March. Empty water butts before this. |
| Saturday 7 November | Compost order arrives. Collect your bags from the gate. |
| Saturday 28 November | Bonfire day (before 2pm, not if windy) |
| December (no set day) | Rent reminder cards go out. Plots 14 and 22 become free. |
| March (no set day) | Water turned back on |
| Sunday 31 January | Deadline for next year's rent |

The weekdays in the newsletter all match the 2026 calendar, and 31 January 2027 is a Sunday.