Monday 23 November 2020

London Calling

 


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