The mayor of Woburn Sands presents Jane Roberts with her first place award for 2010. The Judge, Bryn Pugh of the NSALG, said: “These are four of the best plots he had seen. There are well planned and their upkeep is excellent. There was a considerable variety of vegetable, fruit and flowers including some unusual plants being grown”.

The plot judging was carried out by Bryn Pugh who is the legal advisor to the National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners. He was accompanied by his wife Erica.  Bryn has recently had a knee replacement operation. Unfortunately, this is now causing a problem which is why he was unable to present the awards on the evening. The awards were presented by the mayor of Woburn Sands Town Council, Councillor Clive Cowmeadow.

Bryn sent these notes about his judging:

In judging the plots he looked at:

{ the overall impression of the plot or plots,

{ the design

{ the standard and variety of produce,

{ the general maintenance

{ and weed control

1. Best Plot Awards   

Bryn was aware of those people who have multiple plots and took this into account in making his judgements.He had said that there are a number of plot holders who could have won the best plot award, however he found the following to be outstanding:
First Place: Jane Roberts
Second Place: Carol & Tony Gale
Third Place: Peter Toogood

2. Awards for Best Novice
The best novice awards are made to 5 or 10 pole plot holders who have had plots for less than two years.
Winner: Leslie Geddes
Bryn said “The plot is well planned and well maintained”and asked for the Best Novice award to include two Highly Commended awards which went to:
Deki Hathorn who has produced a delightful 5 pole plot and
Abdul Malik who has established a very impressive 10 pole plot with an unusual shed.
Bryn found the standard of the field to be very high and says this is a credit to the Society and its Allotment

Carole & Tony Gale with Councillor Clive Cowmeadow and their second place award. Bryn said:  “Two plots that are obviously well tended. There is a variety of fruit and vegetables.The plots are well designed”.

Peter Toogood receiving his third place award from the mayor. Bryn said:” An excellent group of plots that are well care for and have a variety of vegetables, fruit and flowers”.

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