Dear EWAA Members, The Allotment has a busy weekend in its calendar in the middle of October, so please put these dates in your diary now, and join us in the annual Autumn activities: SATURDAY 16th OCTOBERWork Party Various locations and
Leaf mould
We’ve received a delivery of leaf mould, with some woodchip mixed in. You’ll find the small pile outside the Shop gate. There is no charge for this, but please limit yourself to no more than one barrowload so that everyone
Lost Padlock
The new padlock that was on the Cricket Road gate (between houses 66 & 68) disappeared on Saturday afternoon. Have you found it in your allotment bag? If so, please get in touch and return it as soon as possible.
Metaldehyde Slug Pellets
The use of slug pellets which contain the toxic chemical metaldehyde will be banned from March 2022. Metaldehyde is a poison which can also kill species such as birds and mammals. It is toxic to pets and to people, and
Water supply back ON
Many, many thanks to Mike and Mo for mending the broken tap so quickly. Happy watering everyone!
WATER SUPPLY – temporarily off
The tap on one of the water troughs broke yesterday, so there is no running water on the site at the moment. The repair should happen today so, all being well, the water will be back on by this evening.
Obstruction – car park between 66 & 68 Cricket Road
This is to warn you that a large delivery of topsoil for the Children’s Allotment has been left incorrectly in the EWAA car park nearest to Howard Street. The CA is making arrangements to remove it. Apologies for the inconvenience!
Neighbourly good practice
As the new growing season gets underway, here are a few things for all of us to keep in mind as we move around the site: Paths: The narrow paths between plots are not thoroughfares, so please take the long
Preparing the troughs for the growing season
The water supply is running, but a number of the troughs are quite clogged with earth and debris. The Covid-19 restrictions have prevented site work parties for many months, so if anyone has a bit of time to spare and
VEHICLES PERMITTED – please drive carefully!
Much to everyone’s relief, the ground is now firm enough for vehicles to use the lanes. Please respect the following: Guide and accompany any delivery driver who you invite onto the site No U-turns – manoeuvres destroy the edges No