Here is an update on the general availability of allotment space in the Wychwoods, and details of where to apply. For first time allotmenteers, what an ideal new year resolution! Space currently is very limited, but we believe that all enquiries are welcome.
The allotments in Milton are both owned by charities (and not the Parish Council). The lower half down to Littlestock Brook is managed by Milton Welfare Trust and the top half near the cemetery is managed by the Milton Allotment and Recreation Charity. Peter Rawlins is chairman of MWT and Chris Trotman is chairman of MARC. Both allotments have been in operation since 1849.
The Milton Welfare Trust has recently sprayed two plots for Mares Tail and should be available in the Spring. The Milton Welfare Trust can be contacted (see below) for updates. Meantime, The Milton Allotment and Recruitment Charity currently has a waiting list.
At Shipton, there were perhaps 4 or 5 half-plots available in late October, and so it is well worth asking.
Here are the contact points for enquiries:
For Milton under Wychwood:
Milton Welfare Trust
Julie Hemming
tel 01993 832614
miltonwelfaretrust@hotmail.com
or
Milton Allotments & Recreation Charity
Chris Trotman
tel 01993 830076
marc.in.milton@gmail.com
For Shipton under Wychwood:
Zoe Thornburgh
tel 0781 117 4733
clerk@shiptonunderwychwood.org
For Ascott under Wychwood:
clerk@ascottpc.org.uk