Ian Simpson

Scottish Branch  Trustee Rep

Ian has been a member of the NVS since the early 80's and became a Scottish Branch committee member in 2011.  He likes  growing veg for exhibition as  well as for the kitchen and gives talks up and down the country.


Frank Taylor 

Scottish Branch  Trustee Rep

Frank has been a member of the NVS since 2003.  He is presently Secretary of Grampian DA, has served as a Committee Member of Scottish Branch for many years, was until recently Branch Show Manager and is presently Branch Vice Chairman.  He is on the Judges and Lecturers Panels.  Although he enjoys growing for exhibition his real satisfaction is from getting veg on the kitchen table through his efforts on his allotment .



Adrian Read

Northern Branch Trustee Rep and Northern Branch Chair 

Adrian has been a member of the NVS for over 20 years and became an NVS judge in 1998.  Adrian is currently the Chair of the NVS's  North Yorkshire & South Durham District Association and also took over as Chair of the Northern Branch in 2019.


Geoff Wilson 

Northern Branch Trustee Rep and Northern Branch Secretary 

Geoff became an NVS member in 2012  and became a member of the Northern Branch Committee in 2014, for which he is currently  the Northern Branch Secretary as well as  Secretary of the NVS's  North Yorkshire & South Durham District Association .  Geoff also gives lectures on various horticultural topics.


Norman Dickinson

Southern Branch Trustee Rep and Southern Branch Chair

Norman joined the NVS in 2017  and became involved as Vice Chair of the Sussex District association as well as becoming the Southern Branch Chair in 2019.


Kelvin Mason

Southern Branch Trustee Rep and Simply Vegetables Magazine Editor

Kelvin has been an NVS member since 1991.  He is a  professional horticulturist and has been our SV Magazine editor since 2014 sharing his knowledge. Kelvin is also an NVS judge.


June Davies

Midlands Branch Trustee Rep & Midlands Branch Chair.

June has been involved with the NVS for many years and has been on the Midlands Branch Committee for over 20 years. During that time, she has held various positions, including Branch Chair and Secretary. June’s background is Administration, mainly in education. Though not a veg grower herself, she has always supported her husband  with his hobby of exhibition growing.



Lesley Stone

Welsh Branch Trustee Rep 

Lesley has been gardening and growing since before she started school. She joined the NVS in 2020 and joined Welsh branch committee in 2021. Lesley grows to eat and to show and has a smallholding close to the Brecon Beacons, alongside running a bed and breakfast and a campsite as well a care job.



Owain  Roberts

Welsh Branch Trustee Rep 

Owain joined the NVS in 2010.  He is currently the Treasurer of the Welsh Branch having served as a Committee Member for several years. Owain grows many varieties of vegetables for exhibition winning numerous red cards at branch and national level over the years. Owain is also an NVS Judge and joined the board of Trustees in 2022.




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