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.
No ifs and no buts
Please never leave an allotment gate wide open when you are transporting items between your plot and the car park. Once you turn your back anyone can slip onto the site. Examples of anti-social behaviour on and around the site
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.
Bonfires update
The City Council has recently updated its guidelines regarding bonfires on allotment sites. The advice against having bonfires has now been withdrawn, so our published rules are back in place. These are available on the EWAA website (https://ewaa.org.uk/rules-and-info/). In summary:
EWAA Annual General Meeting 2020
This year the AGM will take place on Thursday 29th October 2020, between 7.30-8.30pm. Due to current government COVID regulations, this meeting will take place via Zoom videoconferencing.All registered plot holders will receive an agenda and further details in advance.
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