About Us

The allotment site is leased to us by Lancaster City Council and is looked after by the Dorrington Road Allotments Ltd which is a Co-operative Society. All plotholders are members of the society. The association is managed by a committee of volunteers who are responsible for representing the interests of plotholders, promoting biodiversity and amenities and maintaining the site in good order.

Current committee members are:

Hilary Smith (Membership)
Kirsty McEwan
Lisa Clayton
Mahmoud Boyoni (Maintenance)
Matthew Handy
Nick Brooks-Sykes (Communications)
Rob Ward
Stephen Tribbick (Treasurer/Secretary)

Any plotholder, as a member of the Society, is eligible to serve on the committee. We welcome expressions of interest at any time- if there is a vacancy you can be co-opted onto the committee. Nominations for any role on the committee takes place at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). The AGM is usually held in February. The secretary can be contacted by email: dorringtonallotments@gmail.com.

There is a working group of volunteers who work tirelessly to maintain the site and its diversity. They meet regularly and are always keen for new volunteers. If you are interested in joining them please email:dorringtonallotments@gmail.com in the first instance.

The association is a member of the National Allotment Society (NAS) - the leading national organisation upholding the interests and rights of the allotment community across the UK. They work with government at national and local levels, other organisations and landlords to provide, promote and preserve allotments for all. They offer support, guidance and advice to allotment associations and those with an interest in allotment gardening.