Site security

There have been a number of recent thefts on the allotment, including: a wheelbarrow, two recently-planted trees, and a shed. The committee have decided to install some mobile cameras, and please do help by keeping a lookout for anyone you don’t recognise on your neighbouring plots.

It does seem like one would need gate access to remove such large items, so if you hold the gate for someone you don’t know, do ask to see their key if you feel comfortable.

As always, please keep the gates locked at all times.

If you have other suggestions, or if you have had something stolen in the last 18 months, do get in touch (if the latter, include when, what, plot number). The best way of contacting the committee is via the contact form.

Shop reopening & seed potatoes

The EWAA shop reopens on Sunday 22nd February, 10:00-12:00. Fresh stock, including: seed potatoes, seeds, compost, and muck ‘n’ mulch will be available. If you have any questions, contact the shop here.

Potato stock for 2026:

  • First earlies: Caledonian Pearl, Casablanca, Duke of York, Red Duke of York.
  • Second earlies: Charlotte, Marfona.
  • Main crop: Desirée, Marvel.

The shop opens on Sunday mornings as follows:

  • mid-Feb-March: 10:00-12:00
  • April-July: 11:00-12:00
  • Sept-Nov: 11:00-12:00
  • August, December & January: Closed

Allotment shop seeks new officer

We are looking for a new shop officer from 1 April.

Duties include:

  • organising the Sunday volunteer rota
  • ordering and managing deliveries of new produce (seeds, potatoes, netting etc.)
  • updating the shop payment system

The role would suit someone who would be comfortable using the shop laptop, and lives close to the allotment site. The shop officer role could be shared between 2-3 people. Training will be provided.

For more information, or to put yourself forward for the role, please contact us via the contact form.

Plot inspection

Happy New Year! The first plot inspection of 2026 will be on Saturday 17th January. 

In advance:

  • Please make sure your plots are in line with the cultivation guidelines here (a three-minute read)
  • Please make sure your plot is clearly labelled with its number. This is one of the cultivation guidelines and there are the odd one or two currently missing… If you need inspiration, there are some great ones around the allotment.

With many thanks,

EWAA Committee

EWAA AGM 2025 minutes now available

The minutes of the EWAA Annual General Meeting, held on 12th October 2025, are now available to read. At this meeting:

  • Officers and Committee members were elected;
  • The proposal to raise the rent by £5 per plot was voted on and passed;
  • Reports were given by the Treasurer and Membership Secretary;
  • An update on the new lease with Oxford City Council was given;
  • and an update on incorporation was given.

You can read the minutes of all committee meetings, AGMs, and EGMs here.

Compost restocked

Feed and mulch your soil for winter! Fresh supplies of compost and farmyard manure arrived this week:

  • Muck and Mulch
  • Westland Peat-Free Compost
  • John Innes No.2 potting compost
  • John Innes seed compost

Available in the Shop – open every Sunday in October and November, 11.00-12.00.

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