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OATS Supporters :

Babylon Eco Centre

The Nursery here at Babylon has been in this location since 1966 and has evolved with every owner since then. We are fortunate to have one of the largest greenhouses in the county and grow the majority of our stock onsite.

Our aim is to work closely with local suppliers as well as cultivating plants indigenous to East Sussex.

We are open Tuesday - Sunday each week and our team of staff are on hand to answer questions and offer advice on planting and caring for your garden.

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Dobies

Dobies Plants, Flowers, Seeds & Garden Supplies

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Gardening-Naturally

Gardening Naturally provides a beautiful range of natural and organic crop protection products enabling gardeners to grow fruit and vegetables without pesticides such as Garden Pest Control, Insect Pest Control, Household Pest Control and Biological Control.

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Isenhurst Health Club

Isenhurst Crowborough - Flagship health club, houses the chain’s largest gym. It also benefits from a separate spinning studio and a swimming pool with a large spa pool running alongside it.

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Laurel Tree Fruit Farm

Laurel Tree Fruit Farm grows English Apples and Pears from its location at Boars Head just north of Crowborough on the A26. We started selling our own fruit direct to the public in 2002 with little more than a small farm kiosk by the A26 roadside. From this beginning, our customers have encouraged us to develop the farm shop that you now see. We have become a favourite local supplier, and customers tell us we are the best place to buy apples and pears for miles around.

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Lumiartexpression

For the love of colour by Jose Planken. A local artist drawing inspiration from colour, life, her children, music, the wholesome surroundings of East Sussex, the South Coast and the beauty of planet Earth.

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Mid Sussex Timber

Mid-Sussex Timber is one of the largest stockists of Timber in Sussex. They also specialise in garden materials and can provide sleepers, fence posts, panels, trellis, garden tools & accessories. If you are also looking to build a garden project, MST have DIY kits ready with all the materials you need.

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Royal Mires Nursery

Royal Mires Nursery and Rumwood Nurseries are part of Rumwoods Limited, a specialist grower of roses and trees. Established in 1965 Rumwood Nurseries has now been providing the trade and public with top quality nursery stock for over 50 years.

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St Richards Church

We are a smaller family-friendly church made up of people from different walks of life, ages and stages. All sorts of people who have had their lives changed by Jesus! Our average Sunday attendance is around 70 people, a lovely mix of adults, children and young people. We love to welcome new faces and are confident you will feel right at home.

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Sussex Country Gardener

For over 25 years Sussex Country Gardener has been an independent family-run Garden Centre in the heart of East Sussex.
Our plant area carries a vast range of trees, shrubs, perennials, roses, climbers and alpines. In addition we always stock seasonal bedding and specimen plants. We have an extensive gift shop for all your present needs!

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T C Woodgate Tree Surgery

Experienced in all aspects of Tree Surgery, Landscaping, Fencing and Stump Grinding, providing a first class service to homeowners, landlords, commercial and landscaping businesses. If you require the services of a professional team - Look no further then T C Woodgate Tree Surgery.

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Vista Partners

We are an established firm of accountants based in the South East, providing a wide range of services:
· Tax Planning
· Probate
· Audit and Accounts preparation
· Business Advisory
· Mergers and Acquisitions
Having been in business for over 100 years we understand what it takes to operate in a constantly changing commercial and regulatory environment. We are a highly qualified, experienced team drawn from a wide range of backgrounds.

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OATS News :

Birch Tree Project

04/12/24

Ashdown Forest Birch "Treecycling" will again be taking place in the Owlsbury allotment car park, this Saturday 7th December, between 11am-1:30pm.  Allotment holders be aware the car park could be busy during this period.  Green Transition Crowborough, and The Birch Tree Project, appreciate your support.  If you can help re-home a tree or spread the word, even better.

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Dobies

16/10/24

Supporting OATS members for another year.

OATS members please login to Supporters area to see offer and discount code.

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Gardening-Naturally

21/05/24

Supporting OATS members for another year.

Online Catalogue

OATS members please login to Supporters area to see offer and discount code.

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St Richard's Church

02/04/24

OATS would like to extend a big thank you to St Richard's Church for their support in providing us with a function hall for our AGM.

St Richard's are a smaller family-friendly church made up of people from different walks of life, ages and stages.

Please check out their various Services and comminity events.

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Craft Group

A Walk in the Park 2024

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Seed Swap

19/01/24

Mayfield Horticulture Society have extended an invite to their Seed Swap event in early February, and are keen to spread the word to all allotmenteers and growers across our beautiful High Weald.  Entry is free, as are the seeds, though a small donation would be welcome as it helps cover the costs.  Open to everyone.

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Committee Meeting

19/08/23

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Mushroom Compost & Manure

18/08/23

Please note that we have now closed the order book for pre-ordering Mushroom Compost & Cow Manure.

Delivery of Cow Manure is currently scheduled for Thursday 31st August.

Delivery of Mushroom Compost is currently scheduled for Friday 1st September.

As per previous years, any surplus of either will be made available to OATS members, after all pre-orders have been collected.

Don’t forget our ‘Muckfest’ BBQ is on Saturday 2nd September.

We expect food to be availble from around 1pm.

Collect your muck, and then come and join us!

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Warning - Snakes

13/06/23

You may find Adders and Grass snakes basking in the grass or sheltering in compost bins and coverings.


These are legally protected species.


PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB


Seek immediate medical attention if bitten by an Adder.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS

24/12/22

Wishing you all a very merry Christmas from everyone at OATS.

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Planning next years crops?

21/11/22

Don't forget, OATS members get massive 50% discount off seeds, and 15% off plants, tools, etc. Order online and use our discount code at checkout.  Hard copy catalogues and order forms availbale if required.

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Fly Tipping

12/10/22

We are continuing to experience episodes of 'fly tipping' on our compost area.  Please remember it is ONLY GREEN WASTE FROM YOUR PLOTS that is permitted here.  It is NOT other members, and committee members, responsibility to clear up other tenant's rubbish.  We are sincerely hoping OATS members are not the culprit(s).  If you have any info regarding this, or can advise others the error of their ways, that would be much appreciated.

If this continues, we genuinely risk the chance of Crowborough Town Council removing the compost area facility from our site, and it will then be down to all tenants to remove and dispose of their own green waste.  None of us wants that to happen!

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Mushroom Compost

11/09/22

The mushroom compost has been delivered today.


Reserved for OATS members who have pre-ordered AND paid.


Farmyard manure will be available on 1st October.


BBQ will also be on 1st October.

If you would like a break from barrowing, for free food and refreshment at around 1pm, please order your food requirement via our website.

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Urgent Update

06/09/22

Mushroom compost is being delivered on Monday 12th September.

This is reserved for OATS members who have pre-ordered AND paid.

Farmyard manure will be available on Saturday the 1st October, along with the BBQ.

Those who would like a break plus food and refreshment on the 1st October around 1pm, please do let us know by placing your food order via our website.

Thank You.

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Plot Theft

30/08/22

We have been advised of another theft/vandalism on site. An apple tree has been dug up and stolen from plot 114.

The tenant of this plot has been away for a month, so if another plot holder has wrongfully assumed the plot abandoned, please return the tree.

Please be vigilant, and report any suspicious behaviour.

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Closed again!!

24/08/22

Hadlow Down Road junction with Western Road is closed AGAIN.

Apparently will re-open 1st September.

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The road is open!

23/08/22

We are reliably informed that Hadlow Down Road is finally now open again at the junction with Western Road.

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Member Emails

24/07/22

Just a reminder to members to check your junk email folders for order/payment acknowledgements.  Thank You.

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OATS Membership

23/07/22

Any members that have not renewed memberships, or renewed but still not paid, can you please do so urgently.

Particularly if you have, or want to, place manure and compost orders.

Thank you.

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Water Leak

14/07/22

It appears that the water leak on site is a CTC issue to resolve.

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Vandalism

14/07/22

It appears we had vandalism on the site last weekend. One tenant had their fruit and brassica cages throw about, one had carrots dug up, plus a free running dog/dogs which left poo on at least two plots.

CTC are taking action to make the main gate lock secure so that it cannot be opened manually from outside without the code.

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Perimeter Fencing

14/07/22

Crowborough Town Council are taking action with Richardson Fencing who are refusing to return and complete the removal of the of fencing and complete the side gate.

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Allotment Garden Newsletter

30/06/22

July Newsletter

From John Harrison

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Sussex Country Gardener

10/05/22

A big thank you to the 'Sussex Country Gardener' garden centre for their support of our community field shelter project. 

Please check them out for all your allotment and garden needs ... and more!

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Laurel Tree Fruit Farm

02/05/22

Laurel Tree Fruit Farm has kindly donated to our community field shelter project. Check out their excellent fresh local produce.  Buy local, support the local economy and help the environment.

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Owlsbury Site Compost Area

20/04/22

GREEN COMPOSTABLE WASTE ONLY. 


NO PLASTIC, NETTING, BAGS, PLANT TRAYS, POTS, FOOD CONTAINERS, BOTTLES, CARPET, METAL, WOOD PALLETS.


PLEASE TAKE YOUR RUBBISH HOME.


Thank you.

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Allotment Garden Newsletter

19/04/22

April Extra 2022

From John Harrison

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Slug Pellets - Information

11/04/22

Allotment Garden Newsletter

Article by John Harrison

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Notice to all Owlsbury Allotment Tenants

31/03/22

Don't just be an allotment tenant, join the Owlsbury Allotments Tenants Society community.  Benefit from various online and local discounts, free public liability insurance, subsidised manure and mushroom compost, and social events.

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Polytunnels

09/12/21

After a recent site visit, Crowborough Town Council have expressed their concern over the erection of polytunnels on our site by some tenants.  These are unfortunately forbidden in the tenancy agreements.  Tenancy descriptions are vague, so we are requesting clarification of what dimensions constitute a 'polytunnel' as apposed to a 'large cloche'.  Until this is formally confirmed, we recommend members refrain from any further installations, or associated works and purchases. Thanks.

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