Why join Ipswich Allotment Society?
Annual membership costs just a few pounds and includes:
– Public liability insurance while on allotment sites and at IAS events
– Our bi-monthly newsletter, The Ipswich Gardener (TIG)
– Advice and support from fellow gardeners
– Access to our field sheds, events, and member-only discounts
– The right to vote at our AGM and attend the annual Presentation Evening
Other types of membership
Associate member
Open to family, friends, and supporters of main tenants who do not hold a plot themselves. Associate members enjoy the social and community benefits of IAS membership but do not have voting rights.
Garden members
Garden members do not need to have a plot. They can purchase seeds, compost and other gardening necessities from Field Sheds, receive copies of The Ipswich Gardener Newsletter via email and attend IAS events.
National Society of Allotment & Leisure Gardeners (NSALG) Ltd member
For extra you can become a member of the National Society of Allotment & Leisure Gardeners Ltd which includes a discounted seed and potato scheme via Kings Seeds, copies of the quarterly magazine Allotment & Leisure Gardener to view in your field shed and legal services.
National memberships must be paid by June 1st in order to receive a catalogue. More information on the National Allotment Society page
2025 – 2026 Pricing
You can choose one of the following membership types. Main plot tenants should select “IAS main Holder”
IAS Main Holder – £3.50
IAS Associate Member – £3.50
Garden Member – £3.50
Optionally, you can select National (NSALG) membership for an additional £3.50