Two sheds, on plot 130 and 134b, were burnt to the ground in the early hours of Thursday night. In addition, many sheds were broken into, but nothing has been reported as missing. The fire service attended the blaze, cutting the gate padlock to access the site. This has now been replaced.
Free Beginners Hedgelaying Training Course this Saturday
Free Beginners Hedgelaying Training Course Saturday 14th January 9.30 – 3.30pm Boundary Brook Nature Reserve
Two places have become available, due to last minute illness, on the OUWG Beginners Hedgelaying Training Course this Saturday 14th January 9.30 – 3.30pm at Boundary Brook Nature Reserve. This is a popular course run by experienced trainer Clive Leeke. If you would like to reserve a place, please email info@ouwg.org.uk asap.
TOILET BLOCK CLOSED
When the weather turned mild after the prolonged freeze a major leak developed in the toilet block at the allotments, so the water has been turned off and the door is now locked. The problem won’t be repaired until the New Year, so there is no access to the toilets until further notice.
EWAA Committee
Last chance to shop in 2022 – Sunday 4th Dec, 10-12
If you need anything from the allotment Shop hurry along tomorrow, because it won’t be open again this month, or in January next year.
The team of volunteers will open up the Shop again towards the end of February, when the stock of seed potatoes arrives.
Water Off
Today the water supply to the tanks around the allotment site was turned off for the Winter.
In early Spring next year it will be turned back on.
REMINDER: you need permission to put up a new structure
Any allotment-holders who are hoping to erect a new structure on their plot must first write to the Membership Secretary, using the address membership@ewaa.org.uk, to request permission, and to book a time to discuss the project.
EWAA Committee
Seeds for autumn sowing have arrived!
They will be on sale at the EWAA Shop between 10 and 12 this Saturday and Sunday (29th & 30th October)
Click here to see what’s in stock
Aquadulce broad bean
Broad bean Aquadulce is the best broad bean for autumn sowing, overwintering plants on the plot outside, for an early harvest the following spring.
Slender pods of 23cm (9″) long, are full of succulent white seeded flavoursome beans.
Height: 100cm (39″). Spread: 45cm (18″)
Sutton Dwarf broad bean
The Sutton is a dwarf, bush variety of broad beans, but yields as well as most taller varieties. White seeded beans, up to 5 beans per pod with good flavour.
One of the few varieties that can also be sown in the Autumn under cloches. Try a sowing in late October or November for a really early Spring crop.
The pods grow around 15cm long.
Height: 40cm (16″). Spread: 25cm (10″).
Meteor pea
With a neat, dwarfing habit and excellent winter hardiness, this pea is ideal for growing in the garden and exposed areas, as an October – November sown crop. It’s a superb first early, round seeded variety that produces an abundance of small, but well-filled pods.
Can also be sown in the spring.
Height: 45cm (18″). Spread: 25cm (10″).
Douce Provence Pea
A compact variety of pea that is a very early & reliable cropper with an excellent sweet taste. It is easy to grow and makes a wonderful addition to any allotment or vegetable garden. It does not require staking which makes it an ideal variety for inexperienced growers, and the peas also freeze well.
Can also be sown in early spring under cloches.
Height and spread 45cm (18”).
SHOP this Saturday too!
As an exception, the allotment shop will be open 10-12 on both Saturday & Sunday this weekend, October 29th & 30th.
RENT
- Look for the email sent recently by our Treasurer regarding the rent due for 2022-3, and follow his instructions to complete an online payment.
- If you need to discuss any concerns regarding your rent payment SATURDAY is your opportunity.
- Any transaction made on the Zettle machine in the Shop will have an additional fee applied.
EWAA Committee
On Sale This Sunday: alliums and compost!
Fresh stocks will be on sale at the EWAA Shop on Sunday 23rd October, 10:00-12:00.
Card payments only, we cannot handle cash.
Please bring your own bags.
- Muck ‘n’ Mulch 50L bags – mix of organic horse manure and mushroom compost
- Alliums – fantastic autumn planting varieties
UPDATE ON BONFIRES
As the rains have come at last bonfires are now permitted. Please take time to familiarise yourself with the rules and etiquette.
- No bonfires before 6pm or dusk if earlier
- No bonfires on Sundays or public holidays
- Only DRY material to be burnt along with dried diseased plant material
- Do NOT bring rubbish onto the site for burning
- Don’t ever leave a fire unattended
- Never light a fire on a windy day
- Extinguish a fire immediately with water if another plot-holder reports having trouble breathing, or if a neighbour from the surrounding houses complains
EWAA Allotment Committee