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Chairman’s comments
We are very busy getting things organised for the shows that the regions have in their areas. A lot of hard work goes on in the regions, with the regional reps and the regional committees pulling together
to make the shows memorable and successful to visitors and volunteers. Without these volunteers, the shows would never happen.
I am sure that we all have things growing and are looking forward to another good year for vegetables and fruits.
At the beginning of the year, we had our first regional meeting. We had a really good turnout, and this raised the spirits of the region. I would like to thank the members in the West Midlands for their support.
I would like to ask all the regions to remember their regional committees and all the work they do and ask you to support them by attending the meetings and have a chat with them; they would appreciate that.
Can I take this opportunity to wish you all a great year and a successful growing season.
We will all look forward to seeing you at the shows.
Best wishes,
Tom Terrence
David Allison joins the NAS as
the new Horticultural Advisor
We are excited to welcome David Allison as the new Horticultural Advisor for the National Allotment Society!
Aaron Hickman, who stepped down at the end of 2022, brought so much to the NAS and we would like to thank Aaron for all the wisdom, time and energy that he gave to the Society and its members in this role.
Born a farmer’s son in Wensleydale, David brings a wealth of experience to the position from his current roles as Vice-Chairman of the RHS Fruit, Veg and Herb Committee and accredited RHS Floral Judge. He is also Chairman of the Vegetable Trials Forum at the new RHS Gardens at Bridgewater.
In the past, David was National Chairman of the National Vegetable Society (NVS), Treasurer of the National Vegetable Society Northern Branch, member of the West Yorkshire District Association of the NVS, and a qualified NVS judge and lecturer – amongst other things!
The NAS is thrilled to have someone with such extensive knowledge on our team, and we look forward to working with him.
Members can pose their horticultural questions to David by emailing them to natsoc@nsalg.org.uk
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