News 10 May 2018:
Recent Committee Changes
The WAGA Committee would like to thank Paul Eustice and Rik and Lorraine Pease for all their hard work on the committee and in the WAGA shops. They will all still be about but focussing on WAM projects.
The Committee would like to welcome back as Acting Chair Ian Dunster.
The revised committee members list can be viewed on the WAGA Website at:
https://waga1.weebly.com/committee-members.html
The WAGA Committee would like to thank Paul Eustice and Rik and Lorraine Pease for all their hard work on the committee and in the WAGA shops. They will all still be about but focussing on WAM projects.
The Committee would like to welcome back as Acting Chair Ian Dunster.
The revised committee members list can be viewed on the WAGA Website at:
https://waga1.weebly.com/committee-members.html
News 04 May 2018:
News 31 March 2018: Tea and cake afternoon:
Due to an extremely bad weather forecast John and Sarah have decided to cancel Easter Monday Afternoon tea and cakes at West Tarring allotments.
They may try again on the May Day bank holiday
Due to an extremely bad weather forecast John and Sarah have decided to cancel Easter Monday Afternoon tea and cakes at West Tarring allotments.
They may try again on the May Day bank holiday
News 28 March 2018: 70th Anniversary:
The association is celebrating 70 years! Commemorative mugs are available in our shops for £4.00.
The association is celebrating 70 years! Commemorative mugs are available in our shops for £4.00.
News 28 March 2018: Slabs at West Tarring Shop:
There will be some slabs delivered to the West Tarring site this week. They will be near to the shop. Please help yourselves, but we would appreciate a small donation towards petrol used for delivery. Just bring it along to the shop.
There will be some slabs delivered to the West Tarring site this week. They will be near to the shop. Please help yourselves, but we would appreciate a small donation towards petrol used for delivery. Just bring it along to the shop.
News 22 March 2018: Seed Potatoes Half Price:
From this weekend the remaining seed potatoes will be £1.50. Hurry whilst stocks last as there won't be anymore until next year!
From this weekend the remaining seed potatoes will be £1.50. Hurry whilst stocks last as there won't be anymore until next year!
News 21 March 2018: Cancelled Easter Monday:
Sarah & John Scrace will be holding a tea and cake afternoon on Easter Monday on Plot 90 West Tarring site from 2-4pm. Please bring own cup/mug if possible. All welcome but weather permitting, will only cancel if heavy rain or snow!
Last year people gave a voluntary donation to cover costs and the remainder we gave to WAGA. Cancelled
Sarah & John Scrace will be holding a tea and cake afternoon on Easter Monday on Plot 90 West Tarring site from 2-4pm. Please bring own cup/mug if possible. All welcome but weather permitting, will only cancel if heavy rain or snow!
Last year people gave a voluntary donation to cover costs and the remainder we gave to WAGA. Cancelled
News 20 March 2018: Winston Seed Potatoes:
Important notice for anyone who sourced Winston seed potatoes from the WAGA shops this year. Our supplier has advised that their stocks of this variety have had to be withdrawn as the potatoes are infected with a fungal disease. The potatoes should be burnt or thrown away, do not add them to your compost heap, and if you've already put them in the ground then it would be wise to lift them again.
This only affects the Winston first earlies, all other varieties are safe to use.
If you did buy some then please go to your nearest shop for a refund, but don't bring the spuds with you! Sorry for any inconvenience.
Important notice for anyone who sourced Winston seed potatoes from the WAGA shops this year. Our supplier has advised that their stocks of this variety have had to be withdrawn as the potatoes are infected with a fungal disease. The potatoes should be burnt or thrown away, do not add them to your compost heap, and if you've already put them in the ground then it would be wise to lift them again.
This only affects the Winston first earlies, all other varieties are safe to use.
If you did buy some then please go to your nearest shop for a refund, but don't bring the spuds with you! Sorry for any inconvenience.
News 02 March 2018: Shop Opening:
Due to the weather conditions please be aware that the Association shops may close early this weekend.
Due to the weather conditions please be aware that the Association shops may close early this weekend.
News 23 February 2018: Onions & Shallots:
News 12 January 2018: Potato Orders:
Sarpo Mira Potatoes Unfortunately the crop for Sarpo Mira potatoes has failed this year. We have taken a substitute variety, Setanta, and we have details of this in the shops. If you have ordered Sarpo Mira, and do not wish to have this substitute, please talk to shop staff or phone Janet Robins on 01903 266522.
Sarpo Mira Potatoes Unfortunately the crop for Sarpo Mira potatoes has failed this year. We have taken a substitute variety, Setanta, and we have details of this in the shops. If you have ordered Sarpo Mira, and do not wish to have this substitute, please talk to shop staff or phone Janet Robins on 01903 266522.
News 04 January 2018: Social Events:
The Annual Dinner is set for 10th February 2018 menu and booking form available under Social. There are some tickets let so please be sure to book now to avoid disappointment.
The Annual Dinner is set for 10th February 2018 menu and booking form available under Social. There are some tickets let so please be sure to book now to avoid disappointment.
News 13 December 2017: Christmas Raffles.
The shop raffles will be drawn this weekend Saturday 16th Dec at Humber and Sunday 17th Dec at Chesswood and West Tarring.
Chesswood are giving away mince pies and West Tarring will have mince pies and hot drinks available.
The shop raffles will be drawn this weekend Saturday 16th Dec at Humber and Sunday 17th Dec at Chesswood and West Tarring.
Chesswood are giving away mince pies and West Tarring will have mince pies and hot drinks available.
News 12 December 2017: Free Greenhouse.
6ft x 8ft, will need to be taken down and collected from Horsham. Contact cheryll@gmail.com
6ft x 8ft, will need to be taken down and collected from Horsham. Contact cheryll@gmail.com
News 04 December 2017: Christmas Opening for the Shops.
Chesswood: Closed 23rd December, 24th December, 30th December & 31st December
West Tarring: Closed 24th December.
Chesswood: Closed 23rd December, 24th December, 30th December & 31st December
West Tarring: Closed 24th December.
News 03 December 2017: Social Events:
The Annual Dinner is set for 10th February 2018 menu and booking form available under Social.
Wed 14th Feb 2018 - How to make wine from local produce
Wed 28th March 2018 -Bee Keeping
Sun 29th July -The visit to Loseley Park still has plenty of places you can book but the additional Hog’s Back brewery trip is now full. A waiting list is being kept so if you want to book a visit to Loseely, tell us you are interested so you can go on the list in order of the form's arrival. Only include a cheque for the park and we’ll let you know if places for the brewery become available if anyone drops out.”
For any of the events above please visit the social section for more information and booking forms.
The Annual Dinner is set for 10th February 2018 menu and booking form available under Social.
Wed 14th Feb 2018 - How to make wine from local produce
Wed 28th March 2018 -Bee Keeping
Sun 29th July -The visit to Loseley Park still has plenty of places you can book but the additional Hog’s Back brewery trip is now full. A waiting list is being kept so if you want to book a visit to Loseely, tell us you are interested so you can go on the list in order of the form's arrival. Only include a cheque for the park and we’ll let you know if places for the brewery become available if anyone drops out.”
For any of the events above please visit the social section for more information and booking forms.
News 18 November 2017: Christmas Raffle In The Shops:
First Prize £10.00 shop voucher.
First Prize £10.00 shop voucher.
News 17 November 2017: Climate Change:
A link to a very interesting report commissioned and published by the RHS
https://www.rhs.org.uk/science/pdf/RHS-Gardening-in-a-Changing-Climate-Report.pdf
A link to a very interesting report commissioned and published by the RHS
https://www.rhs.org.uk/science/pdf/RHS-Gardening-in-a-Changing-Climate-Report.pdf
News 08 November 2017: WAGA AGM:
WAGA AGM will be held on Thursday 16th November, at 7.30 p.m.
at Chesswood Junior School, Chesswood Rd. BN11 2AA
Among other things, we’ll decide whether non-members should be allowed to enter our show, make plans for the next year’s talks and social events, check the budget and elect representatives for the next year, before moving on to the wine and cheese. Come and have your say. Any questions or topics in advance to 01903 529084 or chair@worthingallotments.co.uk
WAGA AGM will be held on Thursday 16th November, at 7.30 p.m.
at Chesswood Junior School, Chesswood Rd. BN11 2AA
Among other things, we’ll decide whether non-members should be allowed to enter our show, make plans for the next year’s talks and social events, check the budget and elect representatives for the next year, before moving on to the wine and cheese. Come and have your say. Any questions or topics in advance to 01903 529084 or chair@worthingallotments.co.uk
News 07 November 2017: Potato Orders:
Potato order forms will be in the next Plotholder out at the beginning of December. In addition there are order forms in all 3 shops if you wish to place an order earlier. Alternatively you can print the form below. Payment must be received with your order.
Potato order forms will be in the next Plotholder out at the beginning of December. In addition there are order forms in all 3 shops if you wish to place an order earlier. Alternatively you can print the form below. Payment must be received with your order.
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News 05 October 2017: Frangipani anyone?
Message just come in - James is local to Worthing and has a collection of Plumeria Rubra which he wants to extend, hoping to make a national collection. He now has 9 different varieties and would supply plants to enthusiasts.
Propagating and growing these plants in our climate is difficult but he would advise.
If you want to discuss it contact james@aerobrit.co.uk
News 21 September 2017: Social Events:
An array of social events have been planned for this year and next. Please see the social section of this web site for more info and to book your place/s.
Events include:
Pest Control by Neil Helyer
Christmas Wreaths & Arrangements
Make Wine from Local Produce
Introduction to Beekeeping
Loseley Gardens & Optional Hogs Back Brewery Trip
An array of social events have been planned for this year and next. Please see the social section of this web site for more info and to book your place/s.
Events include:
Pest Control by Neil Helyer
Christmas Wreaths & Arrangements
Make Wine from Local Produce
Introduction to Beekeeping
Loseley Gardens & Optional Hogs Back Brewery Trip
News 24 August 2017: Autumn Onions:
Autumn Onions are now in the Association Shops. They are available to buy in lbs or half lbs and are priced at £1.30 or 65p.
Autumn Onions are now in the Association Shops. They are available to buy in lbs or half lbs and are priced at £1.30 or 65p.
News 18 August 2017: Cheese & Wine Evening?
To all members,
We are thinking of organising a cheese and wine social evening early next year. We need a selection of people who make their own wine from crops grown, who are happy to bring along a few bottles of to share with the others who come along.
We would then have a few people describe how they make their wine and show what equipment you would need to do this yourself. This would be followed by questions and answers.
We already have a few winemakers ready to take part, but were wondering if any others, who are proud of their wine, would also like to take part.
If so, please contact Janet Robins: 01903 266522 or janetrobins05@yahoo.co.uk
WAGA Committee
To all members,
We are thinking of organising a cheese and wine social evening early next year. We need a selection of people who make their own wine from crops grown, who are happy to bring along a few bottles of to share with the others who come along.
We would then have a few people describe how they make their wine and show what equipment you would need to do this yourself. This would be followed by questions and answers.
We already have a few winemakers ready to take part, but were wondering if any others, who are proud of their wine, would also like to take part.
If so, please contact Janet Robins: 01903 266522 or janetrobins05@yahoo.co.uk
WAGA Committee
News 17 August 2017: Cortis Avenue Wildlife Garden.
News 14 August 2017: Free Talk.
On Wed October 4th, 7.30 pm. at Field Place, Neil Helyer, the Integrated Pest Management Specialist at Fargro, will give a talk on Pest Control. Members free, non-members £1. Book a place by email chair@worthingallotments.co.uk or ring 01903 529084.
On Wed October 4th, 7.30 pm. at Field Place, Neil Helyer, the Integrated Pest Management Specialist at Fargro, will give a talk on Pest Control. Members free, non-members £1. Book a place by email chair@worthingallotments.co.uk or ring 01903 529084.
News 02 August 2017: 26th August West Tarring BBQ.
As we had to cancel the ceilidh on 26th August we are instead holding a BBQ on that day at Tarring, starting at 7pm. As usual, we don't take money in advance in case it is rained off but need to know how many carnivores and vegetarians might attend so we can prepare supplies. Please send expressions of interest asap to chair@worthingallotments.co.uk, stating how many and whether you require a vegetarian option. Also pass it on to anyone without facebook access or a tendency not to read notice boards. Cwd may follow around November 5th but we'll let you know.
As we had to cancel the ceilidh on 26th August we are instead holding a BBQ on that day at Tarring, starting at 7pm. As usual, we don't take money in advance in case it is rained off but need to know how many carnivores and vegetarians might attend so we can prepare supplies. Please send expressions of interest asap to chair@worthingallotments.co.uk, stating how many and whether you require a vegetarian option. Also pass it on to anyone without facebook access or a tendency not to read notice boards. Cwd may follow around November 5th but we'll let you know.
News 02 August 2017: Association Shops.
The shops are after feedback on how the well you did with the potatoes they provided this year. If you bought from them could you spare a few moments to let Janet know by email (a) which variety/ies you used and (b) how well they did? janetrobins05@yahoo.co.uk
The shops are after feedback on how the well you did with the potatoes they provided this year. If you bought from them could you spare a few moments to let Janet know by email (a) which variety/ies you used and (b) how well they did? janetrobins05@yahoo.co.uk
News 02 August 2017: Visits for next summer.
We are considering a cunning plan for next July. A large group - perhaps a coach taking 50 people, can visit Loseley Park during the day. This could be quite cheap - perhaps £5 plus coach fare, A smaller group - maximum 20 - can combine this with a visit to Hogsback Brewery just along the road. That would be more expensive at an extra £15 but include a sampling session. The brewery group would start innocently at the gardens, slide off for their extras then slide back again a couple of hours later in time to take the air and rejoin the main party before being be driven home.
To secure places we need to book in advance so what we need now is an idea of how many people would (a) be interested in Loseley park (b) be interested in the brewery addition. We won’t ask for money yet and won’t hold you to it at this stage, but we need a fair idea of serious interest to take the gamble.
Links to both places are below:
http://www.loseleypark.co.uk/gardens/
https://www.hogsback.co.uk/
Please respond by email to chair@worthingallotments.co.uk
We are considering a cunning plan for next July. A large group - perhaps a coach taking 50 people, can visit Loseley Park during the day. This could be quite cheap - perhaps £5 plus coach fare, A smaller group - maximum 20 - can combine this with a visit to Hogsback Brewery just along the road. That would be more expensive at an extra £15 but include a sampling session. The brewery group would start innocently at the gardens, slide off for their extras then slide back again a couple of hours later in time to take the air and rejoin the main party before being be driven home.
To secure places we need to book in advance so what we need now is an idea of how many people would (a) be interested in Loseley park (b) be interested in the brewery addition. We won’t ask for money yet and won’t hold you to it at this stage, but we need a fair idea of serious interest to take the gamble.
Links to both places are below:
http://www.loseleypark.co.uk/gardens/
https://www.hogsback.co.uk/
Please respond by email to chair@worthingallotments.co.uk
News 21 July 2017: Tiller for Hire Humber.
Please enquire in the shop if you would like to hire the tiller for your plot.
Please enquire in the shop if you would like to hire the tiller for your plot.
News 06 July 2017: Russian sunflowers appeal.
Charlotte Watson is organising a wedding for September and trying to get hold of six Russian sunflowers (the very large ones). If you can help or point her in the right direction her work number is 01903 219909
Charlotte Watson is organising a wedding for September and trying to get hold of six Russian sunflowers (the very large ones). If you can help or point her in the right direction her work number is 01903 219909
News 29 May 2017: The Great Village Show 2017.
This years show will be held at Oak Grove College on Saturday 12th August, 1pm - 4.30pm.
The schedule has been added to the show section.
This years show will be held at Oak Grove College on Saturday 12th August, 1pm - 4.30pm.
The schedule has been added to the show section.
News 17 Apr 2017: For Sale £200.
Reduced from £250
AL-KO Farmer MH5001-R Cultivator Rotavator fitted with a 4 Stroke Briggs and Stratton Engine..
Purchased 15th April 2013 - complete with instruction books .
The Rotavator has not been used since March 2015 because of giving up cultivating vegetables.
Payment in cash and buyer to collect please -Worthing address contact Tony at A.Duffield@sky.com
Reduced from £250
AL-KO Farmer MH5001-R Cultivator Rotavator fitted with a 4 Stroke Briggs and Stratton Engine..
Purchased 15th April 2013 - complete with instruction books .
The Rotavator has not been used since March 2015 because of giving up cultivating vegetables.
Payment in cash and buyer to collect please -Worthing address contact Tony at A.Duffield@sky.com
News 19 Mar 2017: For Sale £250.00
AL-KO Farmer MH5001-R Cultivator Rotavator fitted with a 4 Stroke Briggs and Stratton Engine.
Purchased 15th April 2013 - complete with instruction books
The Rotavator has not been used since March 2015 because of giving up cultivating vegetables
Payment in cash and buyer to collect please from a Worthing address. Interested parties should contact Tony at a.duffield@sky.com
AL-KO Farmer MH5001-R Cultivator Rotavator fitted with a 4 Stroke Briggs and Stratton Engine.
Purchased 15th April 2013 - complete with instruction books
The Rotavator has not been used since March 2015 because of giving up cultivating vegetables
Payment in cash and buyer to collect please from a Worthing address. Interested parties should contact Tony at a.duffield@sky.com
News 7 Mar 2017: PETER EVERETT (Thank you letter from St Barnabas House for Donation)
A donation from Chesswood was sent to St Barnabas today.
News 1 Mar 2017: POTATO GROWING GUIDE
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News 7 Feb 2017: SHOPS
The Humber shop - currently only open on Saturdays - will also be open on Sundays from 5th February.
Onions and Shallots will be in all three shops from mid-February.
Seed potatoes are in!!!! Collect your pre-ordered spuds from the WAGA shops.
Forgot to order any? Never fear, we have extra nets at £3 per 2.5kg net.
The Humber shop - currently only open on Saturdays - will also be open on Sundays from 5th February.
Onions and Shallots will be in all three shops from mid-February.
Seed potatoes are in!!!! Collect your pre-ordered spuds from the WAGA shops.
Forgot to order any? Never fear, we have extra nets at £3 per 2.5kg net.
News 4 Jan 2017: PETER EVERETT
Peter Everett, Trading Secretary and Overseer at Humber since it first opened in 1986, passed away in December 2016. The old trading hut at Humber, recently replaced with our new shop, will be converted to a social centre for tenants and a framed memorial to Peter displayed inside.
His family have arranged a “A Memorial Talk” at the Kingdom Hall, 117 Grand Ave, on Thursday 12th January, at 11am. Those who knew him are welcome to attend.
The family requested no flowers but instead donations to St Barnabas Hospice. WAGA are making a collection for that purpose so, if you wish to contribute, you may do so at any of the site shops, and we will pass it on in his name.
Peter Everett, Trading Secretary and Overseer at Humber since it first opened in 1986, passed away in December 2016. The old trading hut at Humber, recently replaced with our new shop, will be converted to a social centre for tenants and a framed memorial to Peter displayed inside.
His family have arranged a “A Memorial Talk” at the Kingdom Hall, 117 Grand Ave, on Thursday 12th January, at 11am. Those who knew him are welcome to attend.
The family requested no flowers but instead donations to St Barnabas Hospice. WAGA are making a collection for that purpose so, if you wish to contribute, you may do so at any of the site shops, and we will pass it on in his name.
