...and the MPAA 2017 Competition Winners are

The annual Melbourne Park Allotment Association plot competition was judged by Margot Turner on 15th July, ably escorted around the site by Steve Withers. Despite the inclement weather requiring some shelter behind Richard's shed half way through,we are now pleased to announce the results.

The judging is split into two categories, an award for those members who have held a plot for less than 18 months, and those more long standing allotmenteers holding plots over 18 months.

It should be said we have had a number of newcomers to the site over the last 12 months and some fantastic results can be seen. It is very easy to be overwhelmed with the daunting prospect of a full plot and as some of the photographs show, some excellent results have been produced.

In the category of newcomers:

The overall winner was Alan Peck, plot 78



in second place Rob Hurst, plot 62



in third place Michelle and Matt, plot 43R



and a highly commended award was offered to Viola Saldavol plot 12R and 25L



In the category for the more experienced allotment plot holder

The Overall Winner was Patrick Tilley 124R



in second place - Project 63 operated by the Association
in third Place - Tony Holbrook, plot 45



Congratulations to the above individuals, and importantly thank you to Margot Turner for offering us her viewpoint and judging the competition.

Certificates and Trophies for the winners and runners up will be presented at the Annual General Meeting on 7th October at the Trading Hut, commencing 10.30 AM. Please put this date in your diary, and for all our other members hope you will come along to help us congratulate the above plot owners.