A skip for the disposal of bulky rubbish is outside the shop for the use of all EWAA plotholders. It is for large items which are difficult to dispose of. Space is limited, so please try to take rubbish home,
Allotment inspection coming up: 30th April
Reminder to get ready for the SPRING INSPECTION 30th of April We celebrate the wide variety of cultivation styles and the number of creative andproductive plots at EWAA. However, if plots are not being actively cultivated, pleaseremember that there are
Middle road closed to vehicles 22/23 March
New water pipe will be installed at the top end (by the nature reserve) of the middle road this Tuesday and Wednesday, the 22nd and 23rd of March. A digger will be on site, so there will be no other
Pea sticks
Oxford Urban Wildlife Group have put a pile of hazel sticks in the communal play area. Please help yourself
Fruit tree sale and talk, Sunday 6th March
Once again Andy Howard of the Heritage Fruit Company will be coming along to EWAA to give a talk and sell plants in March. Both will be outside the EWAA shop, under a gazebo, The talk will be from 10
Slug control – ban on metaldehyde pellets from March
Dear All, The old-style highly toxic slug pellets will become illegal (for both garden and commercial use) when metaldehyde is banned from the end of this March. If you do have some lurking in your shed please get in touch
Happy New Year!
A slightly belated Happy New Year to all plotholders! Best wishes for all your growing endeavours in 2022 – it’s great to see so many people out and about getting their plots in order ready for the spring craziness. Enjoy
The padlocks have now been changed
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