The EWAA shop is open this weekend, Easter Sunday 11:00-12:00. It’s time to get your spuds in, and the ground might be a bit softer now after the rain. We still have some seed potatoes left, ready-sprouted and keen to
Temporary bonfire ban
Please do not light bonfires because of the danger of fire spreading in these very dry, hot conditions. Thank you for your support.
Reminder: sharing our allotment space
Please show consideration for your fellow plotholders and for the neighbouring residents while on site. In particular, be aware of: NOISE — music, radio, phone calls, power tools, mowers, dogs, children, or any other loud and persistent noise. One person’s
Water supply turned back on
The mains water supply to the tanks has been turned back on. If anyone has time to clean out any silt sitting in their nearest water tank, that would be greatly appreciated. You can use silt to improve the soil
Reminder: Dogs must be kept on leads
For the safety and comfort of everyone, dogs must be kept on leads at all times while on site. Please remember to clean up after your dog and take any waste home with you.
Shop reopening & seed potatoes
The allotment shop reopens on Sunday 23rd February, 10:00-12:00. Fresh stock, including seed potatoes, will be available. If you have any questions, contact the shop here. Potato stock for 2025: The shop opens on Sunday mornings as follows:
Peasticks/hazel poles on offer
Our neighbours at the Oxford Urban Wildlife Group (OUWG), who manage the Boundary Brook Nature Reserve, generously provide EWAA allotment members with a supply of peasticks each spring, in the form of hazel branches coppiced in the autumn. This year’s
Important update on the Boundary Brook Nature Reserve
The Boundary Brook Nature Reserve lies to the south-west of the East Ward Allotments site, and there is a grass buffer zone that marks the division between the two sites. Both the Reserve and the buffer zone are managed by
Voluntary donations to the EWAA
At the AGM in October, some members expressed that they would be willing to donate additional funds to the EWAA on top of their rent, to help bolster our financial stability and build up our reserves. If you are in
Water supply to be turned OFF for winter
Please note that the mains water supply to all the tanks on the allotment site will be switched off at some point this coming weekend, November 16th-17th, as there is a sharp drop in temperatures forecast for next week. This