Due to unforeseen costs, all new padlock keys will be £7.50 (payable by card only). One will be available to each main plotholder, with the option to purchase a second for a named joint plotholder. We look forward to seeing
New padlocks
Important information for all EWAA plotholders: New padlocks are coming! All EWAA plotholders will need to collect new keys and pay an additional key deposit. Please collect the keys from the shop on: Saturday 20th November 10-12.00 Sunday 21st November
AGM update
The EWAA Annual General Meeting October 17th 2021 was attended by 24 plotholders. Full Draft Minutes will be on the website soon. Thanks to all those who turned up, and those who have joined or remained on the committee. If
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 The advice against having bonfires has now been withdrawn, so our published rules are back in place.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