The OBJECTIVES of the Association are to:
(a) Promote the interests of all members in their gardening activities and to take joint action for the benefit and protection of members;
(b) To provide equal opportunities to all members without discrimination on any grounds;
(c) Maintain harmonious and productive relationships with the local authority and the Association’s landlord,
ensuring the requirements of the lease agreement with the Association’s landlord are fully understood and implemented;
(d) Provide effective allotment management;
(e) Provide good access, good security, well maintained pathways and freedom from neglected or misused plots;
(f) Ensure fair rents and charges are implemented;
(g) Provide a supply of seeds, fertilisers, tools and other horticultural equipment on behalf of members;
(h) Promote and develop gardening skills and encourage the highest standards of cultivation, layout and landscaping;
(i) Promote and encourage the management of green waste and materials recycling;
(j) Promote and encourage the efficient use of water on allotments by storing water in tanks or water butts and non-wasteful use of the mains supplied water;
(k) Promote the use of allotments within the local community for people of all backgrounds and abilities;
(l) The Association shall at all times act within the rules and in support of the National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners Ltd;
(m) Promote co-operation with, or affiliate to, other local, national or international organisations having similar objectives;
The Association maintains several documents that fully describe the objectives and the rules relevant to all members. These documents can be accessed from the links below. A summary of the Associations Objectives may be seen opposite.
Application Form - Full Membership
Application Form - Associate Membership
Constitution
Members Handbook
Tenancy Agreement