The London Region of the National Allotment Society has only
been established as a separate region of the National Allotment Society in the
last few years. It has members in a wide diverse set of areas; inner city, high density, deprived boroughs, suburban, semi-rural
within some 27 boroughs and where each of the 750 London allotment sites may
have its own unique ethnic and demographic mix, who all share one thing in
common – a love of gardening and cultivation.
We are part of the National Allotment Society (NAS), the
leading National Organisation upholding the interests and rights of the
allotment community across England and Wales. Today we all face all sorts of
pressures, uncertain times, increased land development pressures, tightening
local authority spending and massive interest and waiting lists. Plots are
often being halved and the perception of the value of allotments and the
benefits they bring is changing. This has been heightened by the pandemic and
its lockdowns and the need to maintain physical and mental health and wellbeing.
Our vision is to be the campaigning voice and to be at the heart of a thriving
allotment movement. We do this by promoting the values of allotment gardening,
providing information, guidance, training and advice to Allotment Associations,
Councils, Landowners and Individuals. We
endeavour to protect the existence of allotments and their good governance and
to preserve the cultural and historical record of the allotment movement.
If, as a member of NAS and you
have experience and time to help and wanting to become involved in the Region
and our exciting program, we would like to hear from you. The key areas of
focus are; Governance and promotion of best practice, Environment and supporting,
sharing and creating models of good practice in the many topical areas and
Community outreach supporting , sharing and creating initiatives which touch
the many communities in which we all live.
To get involved in the London
Region and it activities please contact Martyn Daniels, Regional Representative
for London Region at Mdaniels.nas@gmail.com
All National Allotment members in
London are also invited to register for our virtual AGM which due to Covid will
be on Zoom on 28th November at 1030am. Please contact jbarber.nas@gmail.com
