We’re delighted to be partnering with Kathy Slack – cook, veg grower and author of the acclaimed book Rough Patch – for a summer giveaway worth over £90, celebrating growing, cooking, and the beneficial effects of getting your hands in the soil!
The Prize
One lucky winner will receive:
A signed copy of Rough Patch by Kathy Slack
Part memoir, part recipe book, Rough Patch tells the story of how Kathy turned to growing and cooking food to help recover from burnout and depression after walking away from a high-pressure career in London.
Through honest, often funny reflections and seasonal recipes, she shares how tending her veg patch and cooking what she grew, became a lifeline – and how the rhythm of the garden helped her reconnect with herself. Whether you’re a gardener who loves food, or a cook curious about growing your own, Rough Patch is a heartfelt and beautifully written companion.
Peat-free compost from Dalefoot’s nutrient-rich range:
• Wool Compost for Seeds
• Wool Compost for Potting
• Wool Compost for Veg & Salad (x3)
Made on our Lake District hill farm using sheep’s wool, bracken, and comfrey, Dalefoot Composts products provide slow-release nutrients and help retain moisture – ideal for healthy, resilient plants without the need for extra feeds or frequent watering.
How to Enter
To be in with a chance of winning:
1. Like the giveaway post on Instagram
2. Follow both @dalefootcomposts and @gluts_gluttony (Kathy Slack)
3. Tag a friend in the comments
4. Share the post to your Instagram stories, tagging @dalefootcomposts and @gluts_gluttony
Key Info
Closing date: Monday 4 August 2025 at 23:59
Winner announced by: Wednesday 6 August 2025
UK entrants only
Full terms and conditions are available below
Giveaway Terms & Conditions
By entering the Dalefoot Composts and Kathy Slack Instagram giveaway, you agree to the following terms:
Prize Details
The winner will receive the prize bundle described in the original Instagram post. Prizes are not transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
A winner will be chosen at random by Dalefoot Composts and Kathy Slack after the competition closes. The prize will be sent out before the end of August 2025.
Who Can Enter
The competition is open to UK mainland residents aged 18 or over.
Employees, agents, or anyone professionally connected to Dalefoot Composts (Heltondale, Cumbria CA10 2QL) or Kathy Slack are not eligible to enter.
Publicity
The winner’s name and entry may be shared on Dalefoot Composts' and Kathy Slack’s websites or social media channels. If this information is not published publicly, it can be requested by emailing sales@dalefootcomposts.co.uk within eight weeks of the draw.
Data Protection
Any personal data provided will only be used to administer the giveaway or for promotional use as described above. Data may be shared with third parties solely for these purposes.
Other Important Info
• Entry implies acceptance of these terms and conditions.
• Entry is free – no purchase necessary.
• Automated or bulk entries will not be accepted.
• This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram, Facebook, or Meta.
• Dalefoot Composts and Kathy Slack reserve the right to cancel, change or suspend the giveaway or its rules at any time.
• No responsibility is accepted for entries that are lost, delayed, misdirected, incomplete, or cannot be delivered for any technical or other reason.