Because of the difficulties of running the shop in the context of Covid restrictions we are unable to open the shop for the rest of this year. In early 2021 stock of seed potatoes, onions, garlic, shallots, and seeds will start to arrive. We’ll announce more details in the New Year, and post information on the website.
Thank you for your understanding.
EWAA Committee
We have reached skip capacity. PLEASE don’t leave any more rubbish.
The EWAA committee has hired a skip, for site rubbish only, to get rid of unwanted: Metals, Plastics, Glass, Carpet.
Please leave items beside the skip, which is near the Shop Lane gate.
DON’T load the skip yourself: Committee volunteers will pack it to make the most of the space, which is expensive.
Do Not Leave Timber, Soil, Green/organic matter, Asbestos, Plaster board, Paint, Noxious substances
This cutting tool was found on the site earlier this week. If it belongs to you, please contact the membership secretary by email membership@ewaa.org.uk
Overnight on Saturday several sheds on the EWAA allotments were broken into and ransacked. If your plot was affected please report the incident to the police.
| Allotment Sheds Broken Into in Oxford |
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| Between 6pm on Saturday 14/11 and 6am on Monday 16/11 several sheds at the allotment site in Cricket Road were broken into. The padlocks were removed from the shed doors, it is unknown if anything has been stolen at this stage. If you witnessed the incident, or have any information that may assist our investigation, please report online at www.thamesvalley.police.uk/ quoting reference number 43200378876. Please also check your CCTV, doorbell or dashcam cameras during the period of time of the incident for any footage that may assist our investigation. Alternatively you can call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or email – www.crimestoppers-uk.org Please register your valuables at www.immobilise.com and encourage friends, family or neighbours to receive this type of message by registering at www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk |
A reminder that everyone must lock the gate as soon as they come onto the site, and again when they leave. This morning several plot-holders found that their sheds had been broken into overnight, so please be particularly vigilant.
At this time of year the EWAA Committee traditionally calls for volunteers to help with autumn jobs such as cutting back bramble in the car parks, litter picking, and tidying the hedgerows. This type of group activity is not possible during the current lockdown, but when restrictions are lifted we will contact all allotment-holders to ask for help with these site maintenance tasks.
Due to the new lockdown the allotment shop will not open on Sunday mornings this month. If it proves possible to take orders from our members, instructions will be posted on the website.
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.
An invitation to the online AGM (via Zoom) has been emailed to all plot-holders. You’ll be able to join the meeting from a computer, a tablet, or a smart phone. If you haven’t seen the message please look in your junk or spam folder, and if you don’t find the invitation send an email to membership@ewaa.org.uk confirming your plot number.
During the AGM attendees will be able to ask questions. Allotment members can also submit questions in advance by email sent to chair@ewaa.org.uk.