about us...
Eastbourne Allotments and Gardens Society is a not-for-profit organisation. We are entirely self-funding so rely heavily on our trusted band of Committee Members, Trustees and other volunteers.
Peter Birchall
President
Peter has had a plot in Eastbourne for many years and is one of our longest-serving committee members. Not only does he have a wealth of information on pests and weeds, but he's very knowledgeable on carnivorous plants.
John Dann
Chairman
Our musically inclined Chairman John has a lyric for every occasion. He has previously won best-kept allotment for his immaculate plot and often takes home many prizes at our Summer Show for his produce.
Meirion Roberts
Treasurer
A relative newby, Meirion has come on board as our treasurer. Meirion is an avid allotmenteer and is always keen to enter our Summer Show, but just don't mention the onions!
Graham Hinchliffe
trustee
As a member of the Heritage Orchard, Graham is keen to ensure the older varieties of apple are not lost. Graham has had a plot for many years and has a wealth of knowledge about beans.
Sue Parsons
trustee
Sue has been a tenant and committee member for many years and currently has one of our raised beds with her prolific raspberries.
Steve Stewart
trustee
Although he's not a tenant, Steve is part of our Heritage Orchard and can eat his own body-weight in apples! He is also our tech wizard, keeping the computers up to date. An invaluable member of the team!
Louise Elms
allotment manager
An allotment holder for over 15 years, Louise originally joined the team as admin assistant, taking over the post of manager in 2019. When not in the office she can be found working her own plot, up to her knees in compost.
Lucy Grotefeld
admin assistant
Our admin assistant, Lucy, is responsible for letting plots and dealing with enquiries.
Our committee members are:
Kate Brookman, David Cooke, Paul Elvy, Jill Gorman, Janet Greenwood, David Jones, Alison King, John Nelson, James Owen, and Meirion Roberts.
If you are interested in joining our committee, remember to put forward your nomination before the AGM. Check noticeboards for the announcement when forms can be collected from the office.
We also have a large group of volunteers who help with the shop, general maintenance, the website and much more. We're always looking for new volunteers to help keep our allotments looking great.