You may have your plot locally, but there is a much wider Allotment "movement".  There is a body of law protecting allotment sites, and there are County and National Societies to further the "cause". There are even international relationships within the allotment world!

Felixstowe Society of Allotment & Leisure Gardeners [new name 2010] is a member of the Suffolk Society of Allotment & Leisure Gardeners, [The "SSALG"] which is in turn affiliated to the National Society of Allotment & Leisure Gardeners ["NSALG"].

Click the links to find out more about these two organisations and this important aspect of Allotment Gardening. These organisations exist at County and National levels to promote allotment gardening and bring allotment holders together. They also play an important part in protecting sites from encroachment by would-be developers and know the relevant law intimately.

Recently the National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners helped Sherringham to win against Tesco to preserve their plots! There are many other victories – with the notable exception of the Olympic games site!! There are other sites at risk including some in Suffolk. The Suffolk Society site will have the list. By belonging we all help each other when push comes to shove.

Contact: honsec@suffolkallotments.org.uk or the Hon. Secretary