The new padlocks were installed today on all 4 gates, and all the old chains removed. You should find them a lot easier to operate, and in addition, because it is not possible to remove your key from the padlock
Padlocks will be changed on Monday 13th December
The padlocks and extra keys have now been delivered, so the new padlocks will be installed on Monday 13th December. For any plot holder who does not yet have a key, you can pick one up on Sunday 12th December
Hedge-laying Course at Boundary Brook Nature Reserve with expert trainer Clive Leeke
Due to a last minute cancellation, Oxford Urban Wildlife Group has a few spaces left on the following course. If you are interested, please email info@ouwg.org.uk: Saturday 4th December 2021 9.30am – 3.30pm The courses will cover: Assessing the hedge
Strimmer found in bushes
I have found a strimmer in the bushes in the Boundary Brook nature reserve, which I assume was dumped there after the shed break-ins earlier in the month. If anyone has lost a strimmer, please contact me on jtwillis@gmail.com.
Secondhand garden tools for sale
Oxford Urban Wildlife Group is selling surplus garden tools – £5 for large tools such as spades and forks, £2 for hand tools such as trowels. If you are interested, please email treasurer@ouwg.org.uk.
Rent payment
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, rent payment this year will be by bank transfer. In the next two weeks, we will be sending out an email to each plot holder with our bank details, and the amount due. If you are
Shop is now open – cashless payments only
The allotment shop is now open again every Sunday, but due to Covid-19 restrictions, payment will only be accepted by card, not cash. Thank you for your understanding.
Covid amber warning in Oxford
The number of coronavirus cases in Oxfordshire is continuing to rise. In the 7 days up to 21 August, there have been 86 confirmed cases in Oxfordshire, which is an increase from 65 cases in the previous week. The majority
Polytunnel for Sale
Oxford Urban Wildlife Group is selling a polytunnel, in perfect condition, having never been taken out of its original delivery packaging. It is approximately 5m long, 3m wide and 2m high, and comes with wooden door frames. They cost £600-£700
Hedgehog Talk by Hugh Warwick on 12th November
How to help hedgehogs with Hugh! Would you like to learn more about the nation’s favourite mammal and how you can help them this autumn? Come along for an evening of hedgehog fun with the fantastic Hugh Warwick, aka ‘Hedgehog