Top of the Plots 2012

Councillor Mrs Gloria Nichols, who herself has an allotment plot at Avon Road judged this years Allotment Competition on Saturday 7th July. In previous years the judging provided a straight winner of the best overall plot and best plot for under 18 months occupancy. This year, Councillor Nichols suggested that owing to the good standard of the plots, that it was appropriate to extend the awards and offered highly commended awards to five additional plots, all of which were in the over 18 months occupancy category.

Congratulations therefore to everyone as it seems that making the decision was extremely hard, which must be due to all the hard work and effort that everyone puts in.

The award of Best Overall Plot - Mr David Ling, Plot 39L, who wins the Cyril Hale Cup

The award for Best Plot under 18 months occupancy - Rosin Byford, Plot 29l jointly with Karen Lawrence, Plot No 23F. They share the Ada and Arthur Cornell Cup.

The following plots were all awarded 'highly commended'.

Over 18 months occupancy -

Bruce & Debbie Morgan Plot No. 2
Karen Lawrence Plot No. 13
Mr. Tony Helsdon Plot No.27
Mr. Tony Holbrook Plot No. 45
Mr. Delroy Harris Plot No. 58

On making these awards Councillor Nichols commented:

Delroy Harris - Comment--Extensive clearance

Bruce Morgan - Comment - Lots of space, good appearance and variety of plants. Needs more quantity.

Karen Lawrence - Comment - Good environmental projects.

Tony Helsdon - Comment - Good mix of fruit and vegetables, allotment style layout. Composting and on-site water butt. Well spaced produce.

Tony Holbrook - Comment - Good neat appearance. Good variety. A "new style allotment".

The presentation of the Trophies and certificates will be made at the Trading Hut at 11 am on Saturday 4th August.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL PLOT HOLDERS WHO HAVE WON AWARDS THIS YEAR.

A gallery containing images of the above plots can be found on site by following the link http://www.melbpark.com/allotment-competition-2012