Fw: National Allotment Society June Newsletter
Caroline Bates
Sent: Thursday, June 5, 2025 10:10:19 am
To: Caroline Bates <car...@hotmail.co.uk>
Subject: June Newsletter
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Dear Caroline June has arrived—the perfect time to watch your allotment flourish! Whether you’re planting new crops or keeping on top of weeds, now’s the moment to nurture your plot and set yourself up for a successful season. Read on for your June to-do list and top tips to help your garden thrive. What Are You Doing for National Allotments Week? 
National Allotments Week runs from 11–17 August 2025, with this year’s theme, “Allotments and Wellbeing,” celebrating how these green spaces support healthier lives, stronger communities, and our connection to nature. 📣
We’d love to hear from you! To make it easier, we’ve put together a free NAW Promotional Tool Kit filled with resources like poster templates, social media graphics, a press release, and even a quiz for your open day! Together, we can highlight these precious spaces and the people who make them flourish. Please get in touch and help us spread the word! 
My Happy Place Photo Competition – Now Open! To celebrate National Allotments Week (11–17 August 2025), we’re excited to launch a special photo competition just for allotment holders — and it couldn’t be simpler to enter!
What to do: How to enter:
Prizes: Deadline: Monday 11 August 2025 Please note: By entering, you agree that your photo may be used by us for promotional purposes in connection with National Allotments Week and related activities. Let’s celebrate the calm, connection, and community allotments bring, and share the hidden corners that make us happiest. Get snapping and show us your happy place! Last Chance to Register for the AGM 
The AGM is almost here, but there’s still time to register! Our strength comes from you — this is a member-led organisation, and we rely on your involvement to keep moving forward. Will you be voting at the AGM? If you're the main contact for an association or an individual member, please come along and cast your votes. Your voice helps shape the future and keeps us going strong. It’s also a fantastic opportunity to connect, socialise, and discover something new. Fill in the delegate form from the last magazine or go online to vote on the proposed motions — and make your voice count. Celebrate the Best with Top of the Plots!
The National Allotment Society is delighted to support Top of the Plots – a fantastic celebration of the UK’s most impressive gardens and allotments. Whether you’re nurturing neat rows of veg, cultivating colourful borders, or creating a wildlife-friendly haven, this is your chance to share your passion and creativity with the nation. Think your plot has what it takes to win? 🌟
Brilliant prizes to be won! From beginners to seasoned growers, everyone is welcome to take part – we can't wait to see your blooming brilliant entries! 🏆 Categories include:
🌼 Additional categories celebrating the diversity of the UK’s growing spaces:
Get snapping, get growing, and show the UK just how wonderful your little patch of green can be!Thank you for sharing your wellbeing stories
A huge thank you to everyone who shared their wonderful stories with us! We’re excited to let you know that your stories will be featured in upcoming publications, on our socials, and on our website. Congratulations to our book winners, Louise Ashcroft and Allan Gallop — signed copies of Lady Muck will soon be on their way to you! With National Allotments Week just around the corner, we’re celebrating wellbeing — whether your allotment has supported your mental health, physical recovery, nutrition, or social connections. Growing truly boosts wellbeing, and we’re so grateful you’ve shared how it’s helped you. Keep an eye out for your stories and more inspiring content as we celebrate the joy and power of growing together — plus a little laughter thanks to Lady Muck’s hilarious gardening adventures. In Case You Missed Our May Blogs If you missed any of our May blogs, you can catch up now! We've gathered some of the highlights for you. To explore all of them, head over to our News section. Happy reading! 
Dear Member, Hello! I’m Susan – the New Finance Officer at NAS I recently joined the team and, while I’m new to the world of allotments, I bring years of finance know-how with me. From managing budgets to keeping the books in order, my role is all about making sure everything behind the scenes runs smoothly and sustainably. It’s been great learning more about the amazing work you all do and seeing how much energy and care goes into every plot. I might not be wielding a spade, but I’m here to help dig into the numbers and support the work that keeps NAS thriving. I’m excited to be part of this growing community – and I look forward to supporting you all (quietly and efficiently!) from the background. Best wishes, 
Susan - Finance 
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