Extension of HMRC’s Trust Registration Service (TRS) – important changes you need to know that apply to Allotment Associations By Liz Bunting Legal and Operations Manager New rules were introduced on 6 October 2020, as part of the UK’s implementation of the Fifth Money Laundering Directive.  There has been a delay in the rollout of HMRC’s upgrade of the TRS register. Now the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2022 have extended the scope of the TRS to cover (almost) all UK express trusts and some non-UK express trusts, in existence on or after 6 October 2020 ..read more

The humble cauliflower has bloomed. Once a soggy side at school dinners, this bland brassica is now the highlight of many an Instagram snap or hip restaurant menu. And whilst edible trends tend to come and go, the craze for cauli seems to be here to stay. In culinary terms, cauliflower is often treated as a blank canvas, partly because it is fairly flavourless on it’s own. This cruciferous vegetable has a tightly packed texture, lending itself to being served as vegan steaks, chopped as a rice alternative, deep fried as ‘cauliflower wings’ and let’s not forget the classic comforting cauliflow ..read more

National Allotment Week 2024 will take place from Monday 12th to Sunday 18th August 2024. For over two decades, The National Allotment Society and their members have used this period to engage the public in the world of allotments and publicise the benefit of allotment gardening for communities, individuals and the planet. The theme will be announced next year ..read more

  It’s the end of summer and we can finally use Mediterranean vegetables with abandon as they are actually in season! Here is our cookery expert, Erin Baker's version of the classic Middle Eastern salad Fattoush. This salad is a great way to use up old pittas and create an unforgettable summer salad. Sumac is a reddish-purplish powder made from dried and crushed fruits produced by one of the varieties of the sumac plant. It’s used in salads, to sprinkle on hummus and other mezze dishes or rice, adding a wonderful tart, lemony flavour. In the spring, I often make a pea, radish and mint sa ..read more

Catch up with the composting webinar here: Webinar Link Passcode: g9z4C0U ..read more

Visit us at BBC Gardeners’ World Fair, at Audley End House & Gardens in Essex from 1-3 September. Members can benefit from an exclusive 10% off discount code when purchasing tickets: ALLOTMENT10 ..read more

Please find below a link to our latest July email newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nsalg.org.uk/july2023newsletternas-15220253 ..read more

In order to provide clarification, we would like to inform you that, according to the current restrictions set by South West Water, the use of hosepipes on allotments is prohibited, unless they are being used specifically for watering food crops. This guideline falls within the framework of South West Water's Discretionary Exceptions policy. We understand that these restrictions may cause inconvenience, but we want to assure you that we are actively maintaining communication with South West Water. They are continuously monitoring the situation, including the water levels in our reservoirs and ..read more

This year’s theme is ‘For Healthier Soil, Healthier Food…Compost' and we want individuals, associations and councils big and small to get behind our photo competition. The NAS are celebrating Compost Awareness Week in partnership with Great Green Systems and encouraging members to share their composting successes and trials through our photo competition. There are 3 categories and 3 incredible prizes to be won by a site or individual. Composting photo competition. * Best allotment bin * Best household bin * Using compost Judged by Rod Weston of Carry-on Composting, sponsored by ..read more

Update on 31st October from Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Animal and Plant Health Agency Mandatory housing measures for all poultry and captive birds are to be introduced to all areas of England from 00:01 on Monday 7 November, following a decision by the United Kingdom’s Chief Veterinary Officer. The housing measures legally require all bird keepers to keep their birds indoors and to follow stringent biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks from the disease, regardless of type or size. This will extend the mandatory housing measures already in for ..read more