Author Topic: Allotment Association Training day at Walsall Rd Allotments (Read 10771 times)

Squash64 · « **on:** January 02, 2011, 19:10:03 »

We are hosting this on Saturday February 5th, 10 till 4.

The programme looks interesting -

The training will be run by the National Allotments Garden Trust ( NAGT) in partnership with NSALG and will be free to all member and non-member associations

This is a full programme we will endeavor to cover all of these subjects

NSALG and how it works to support regions, counties, Associations and members.

Associations Why? The Committee, roles and responsibilities of officers and members. Engaging all the members, sub-committees and projects on site.

The provision of allotments, relevant legislation, acquisition of land , planning, Defra, LDF.

Creating and Regeneration of sites, site facilities for now and the future; Plot sizes.

Tenancies and rules for greater protection and understanding. Waiting lists.

Termination of Tenancies - Non cultivation - Eviction – Compensation - Livestock.

The value of allotments - Rents.

General legislation which may affect Allotments; Planning Permission

Disposal of allotments. Criteria. NSALG 's involvement .Replacement sites. Revenue from sale of land.

Funding - Tips on funding applications. Creating a budget. Funding sources.

tonybloke · « **Reply #1 on:** January 02, 2011, 19:13:42 »

I (and our treasurer) went to one of these in Cambridge last year.

very useful, informative day.

Allotment18 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 02, 2011, 20:55:57 »

I'd be interested in this :)
Im on our allotments committee and also a member of NSALG (I think lol)

Squash64 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 02, 2011, 21:37:16 »

Allotment18, I think you need to email Donna - donna@nsalg.org.uk to book your place.

Whereabouts are you?

Allotment18 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 02, 2011, 21:47:45 »

im in Redditch

saddad · « **Reply #5 on:** January 02, 2011, 22:04:04 »

I'm hoping to attend... did send in the form... and pass it on to the committee... so they might send DebP as well :-X

Squash64 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 03, 2011, 05:19:12 »

Quote from: saddad on January 02, 2011, 22:04:04

I'm hoping to attend... did send in the form... and pass it on to the committee... so they might send DebP as well :-X

Look forward to seeing you both :)

shirlton · « **Reply #7 on:** January 03, 2011, 08:06:14 »

Will we be able to come Betty or is it only for the gentry ;D

Squash64 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 03, 2011, 08:46:20 »

Quote from: shirlton on January 03, 2011, 08:06:14

Will we be able to come Betty or is it only for the gentry ;D

You are the gentry aren't you Shirl? ;)

Of course you can come, I'm really pleased that you want to.
Maybe you should email Donna to book your place, but if by some miracle the places are all taken then you can come 'unofficially' as my helpers!

shirlton · « **Reply #9 on:** January 03, 2011, 08:59:30 »

markfield rover · « **Reply #10 on:** January 03, 2011, 09:03:00 »

I think some of us are too!

cornykev · « **Reply #11 on:** January 03, 2011, 18:37:34 »

Can I come and look after the scarecrows Betty. ;D ;D ;D

Squash64 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 03, 2011, 19:21:29 »

Quote from: cornykev on January 03, 2011, 18:37:34

Can I come and look after the scarecrows Betty. ;D ;D ;D

That would be lovely, thank you Kev.
Will you bring some of your castoffs for them please?

pumkinlover · « **Reply #13 on:** January 04, 2011, 13:27:30 »

My e-mail was acknowledged promptly and I have a place, so get in quick if you want to go.

Betty this could turn into an A4A get-together!! you will have to have a guess who's who? competition.

TividaleJo · « **Reply #14 on:** January 04, 2011, 17:01:26 »

it may well turn into a gathering for A4A my place is booked so looking forward to seeing you all there :)

Susiebelle · « **Reply #15 on:** January 04, 2011, 17:46:58 »

I am just requesting so please keep your fingers crossed for me - you may get that Jam yet Betty!

Susiebelle · « **Reply #16 on:** January 05, 2011, 12:14:17 »

I'm In :) :)

Squash64 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 05, 2011, 12:23:00 »

This is looking really good now, fingers crossed the weather stays snow-free.

It will be so nice to meet more A4Aers, and to see you Susiebelle again. I hope we all get a chance to talk to each other.

shirlton · « **Reply #18 on:** January 05, 2011, 15:51:37 »

We are now on the list of delegates Betty ;D

Squash64 · « **Reply #19 on:** January 05, 2011, 16:00:13 »

Quote from: shirlton on January 05, 2011, 15:51:37

We are now on the list of delegates Betty ;D

That sounds very posh!

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