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Latest WATA/WTC Meeting Bullet Points

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Please find below Bullet Points from our last Committee/Woodley Town Council meeting (29th June 2026). Simply click on the images below if you would like a PDF to download and read offline.

If you have any questions/comments, then please let us know by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post – ‘Leave a Reply‘- or by emailing readingroadplots@woodley-allotments.org.uk and we will get back to you with a response.

Finally, we continue to build up our revised Mailing List, if you have not already joined it, you can opt-in here.

Pest control(Rats) on our Allotment Site

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Woodley Town Council has appointed a new pest control company, which will also be responsible for pest control on our allotment site.

They have recently visited the site, renewed the bait in many of the existing bait boxes and installed additional bait boxes in areas where we have received reports of rat activity.

When I met with them recently, they reported that a number of the bait boxes had been moved by tenants. This really does defeat the purpose of their work.

May I please ask all tenants to assist the Committee and the pest control company in reducing the rat population by not moving these bait boxes. They have been carefully positioned to maximise their effectiveness and are there to help make the allotment site better for everyone.

We will post further updates on the website and Facebook page as and when required.

Many thanks &
Kind regards

Mike McNamara
Chair – WATA Committee

Fruit Trees & Bushes – 2026

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Yes, it’s that time of year when you need to be considering next year’s Fruit Trees and Bushes purchases.

See below for this year’s competitive price list and all the information you need for ordering, payment and delivery.

Once again, many thanks to Teresa Buley for running this yearly event.

Click on the image below to download your copy of the Order Form. Happy Planting.

Fresh Backyard Eggs – Mixed Sizes

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We have been approached by the tenant of F15, who keeps hens in her home garden and would like to offer their eggs for sale to other tenants on the allotment site.

We have looked into this in the past, but there were restrictions that prevented it from going ahead. However, Woodley Town Council has now agreed to this arrangement on the strict proviso that there must be no exchange of money for goods anywhere on the allotment site. All transactions must take place off-site. Please adhere to this one rule, as any breach could jeopardise the success of this venture.

Lastly, it is the responsibility of the buyer to satisfy themselves that any product they purchase is suitable for its intended use.

See the poster below for full details. You can also click to download a PDF for your own use.

Temporary BBQ Ban Notice from Woodley Town Council

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Please be aware that from 12 Noon today – 10th July 2026 – Woodley Town Council have issued a temporary ban on any BBQ’s being used across the whole of the Reading Road Allotment Site. The seasonal ban on bonfires is still in force.

See below for a copy of the notice that is now posted on both gate entrances to the Allotment site.

Many thanks & Kind regards
Mike McNamara
Chair – WATA Committee

Newsletter – Summer 2026

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Another great edition, full of interesting information. Once again, the Committee’s thanks go to Hannah Varley-Thompson for the sterling job she has done as our Editor in creating this edition.

One technical point: we believe there is still an issue affecting certain iPhones, which may experience problems opening multi-page PDFs due to compatibility issues with some iOS and hardware combinations. Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do to resolve this issue directly. If you do encounter this problem, we suggest downloading the PDF directly from the WATA website and viewing it on another device.

Please let us know if you have any comments, feedback or suggestions by emailing us at readingroadplots@woodley-allotments.org.uk. Happy reading.

Please click on the image below to download your own copy.

Latest WATA Committee Meeting Bullet Points

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Please find below Bullet Points from our last WATA Committee (11th June 2026). Simply click on the images below if you would like a PDF to download and read offline.

If you have any questions/comments, then please let us know by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post – ‘Leave a Reply‘- or by emailing readingroadplots@woodley-allotments.org.uk and we will get back to you with a response.

Finally, we continue to build up our revised Mailing List, if you have not already joined it, you can opt-in here.

WATA Special Bulletin 112 – On-Site Shed Roof Refurbishment

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The Committee have issued a Special Bulletin about the upcoming On-site Shed Roof Refurbishment to coincide with the WTC announcement of a partial closure of an area of the Allotment site on Friday 3rd July 2026.

You can download your own copy of that Special Bulletin, by clicking on the image below.

If you have any questions/comments, then please let us know by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post – ‘Leave a Reply‘- or by emailing readingroadplots@woodley-allotments.org.uk and we will get back to you with a response.

Finally, we continue to build up our Mailing List, if you have not already joined it, you can opt-in here.

Many thanks &
Kind regards

Mike McNamara
Chair – WATA Committee

Latest WATA/WTC Meeting Bullet Points

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Please find below Bullet Points from our last Committee/Woodley Town Council meeting (29thb May 2026). Simply click on the images below if you would like a PDF to download and read offline.

If you have any questions/comments, then please let us know by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post – ‘Leave a Reply‘- or by emailing readingroadplots@woodley-allotments.org.uk and we will get back to you with a response.

Finally, we continue to build up our revised Mailing List, if you have not already joined it, you can opt-in here.

General Meeting – Monday 15th June 2026 –

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Hi All,

Following a suggestion made at the AGM, June’s General Meeting will be held on site. Meet up at 7pm at the Allotment Site Main Gate

We will walk around the site, visiting plots where tenants have issues and would welcome group input, as well as plots where tenants have adopted unique approaches and would like to share their ideas and experiences.

We will finish at the Launchpad Plots, where tea, coffee and biscuits will be available.

If you would like to join us, please let the committee know either via the Facebook Event that we have posted. (https://fb.me/e/7VTSe7z20)
Everyone is welcome, even if you do not wish us to visit your plot. Many of our tenants are relatively new and would welcome the opportunity to pick up tips from more experienced members, so please come along if you can.

Please note that the event may be postponed in the event of heavy rain.

If you have any questions or comments, please let us know by emailing readingroadplots@woodley-allotments.org.uk, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Many thanks &
Kind regards

Mike McNamara
Chair – WATA Committee