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Christmas Craft Fair and Quiz 2014

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We had our the usual Xmas coffee and cake sale which  was very well supported. This year we also had our own craft fair based in the new community hut on Site B. This was the excellent idea of Shirley Burley who organised the event. Apart from being great fun and getting everyone in the mood for Christmas, it was a good fund raiser. We hope to expand on this next year.  In the evening we had our annual Christmas Quiz which was its usual success. Many thanks to Arno and Tom Greenaway for organising the event.

First Autumn Show - October 2014

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This new venture took place in the new community shed. Eleven members took part and hopefully this will grow into a bigger event. Members who purchased tea and coffee on the day were invited to judge the exhibits using the RHS criteria. It didn’t take long for people to realise that size did not matter, but uniformity of ripening and lack of blemishes and uniformity, when more than one example was required, were the key criteria. Results:-  Cabbage – 1 st Trevor Westley Carrot – 1 st Shirley Burley Squash – 1 st Tony McGarr, 2 nd Doreen Robbins, 3 rd Jackie Wagland, Highly Commended Mandy McFarlane. Potato – 1 st - Tony McGarr Autumn Vase – 1 st Jackie Wagland, 2 nd Abbie Burley, 3 rd Kevin Gormley Junior Photo – 1 st Abbie Burley CC Geoffrey Evans (our President) – awarded the Best Exhibit prize of a garden voucher to Tony McGarr for his potatoes.

Falmouth and District Allotments and Garden Society Autumn 2014 Newsletter

This has been sent out by email. Hard copies will be available from the clubhouse. It may also be downloaded from the Newletter page.

Falmouth & District Allotments & Garden Society Newsletter July 2014

If you would like to view the newsletter on line, click here

The construction of the shed

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Summer Show Saturday 26th July 2014

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Details are on the Summer Show page where you can download an outline schedule. The full schedule will be available  from the clubhouse and on the blog from late June onwards.

Summer Produce and Flower Show 2014

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Make a note in your diary! This will be on the 26th July.  Details are on the summer show page where you can download an outline schedule. The full schedule will be available from the 1st July in the clubhouse and on the blog.

June 2014 BBQ

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The slightly later start time of 4pm and on a Sunday afternoon proved popular. Over twenty people attended with many children also enjoying the event. Thanks to Arno and Grant our society chefs.

Rough Land On Site B Cleared

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Thanks to the generous support of Cormac and the persuasive powers and Tom Greenaway the land has been cleared and is available for use. This will be a new dumping area for seaweed and manure and enable the entrance to site B to be developed. Thanks also to John Muir who with Tom oversaw the works.

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Summer BBQ - Sunday 1st June.

We'll start at 4pm. As always everyone is welcome. Please bring your own burgers etc which will be cooked for you. Please also bring something for the Share Table. Soft drinks are provided. There will be some musical entertainment as well!

Free Top Soil

This is available free of charge from Jan Golding in Falmouth. But you will need to go and collect it. j.golding1@btopenworld.com or 01326 377117 (thanks to Traci French on A site)

Summer Show 2014 - 26th july 2014

The classes have been agreed by the committee and an outline of the schedule may be viewed on the Events - Summer Show page. A full schedule will be published in the summer.

Photographer in Residence April 2014

My name is Simon White. I am a mature student at Falmouth University studying photography. My final term's work will be a series of portraits of allotment owners. If anyone is interested in helping me out and having their photo taken please contact me on 07970 713193 or simon@simonwhitephotography.com   . Here are the links to my websites: http://www.simonscottwhite.com http://www.simonwhitephotography.com

Allotment Holder's Handbook 2014

These are available from the clubhouse on Saturday mornings, but may also be downloaded here. Allotment Holder's Handbook 2014 - Advice Guidance and Regulations

Falmouth Spring Festival 2014

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The Falmouth Spring Festival 2014 which was organised by the Falmouth Business Improvement District. Society members were happy to lend their support by helping with tree planting at Gylyngvase. (Photo: Falmouth Packet 19/3/2014)

Mayor Thanks Members for Their Help With Britain in Bloom

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Falmouth Packet March 2014

Newsletter March 2014

This is about to be emailed out. If you do not receive a copy please email robin.waddling@gmail.com stating your plot number. Hard copies are available in the clubhouse on Saturday mornings.It may also be viewed by clicking on the link below. Newsletter March 2014 Many thanks

Coffee and Cakes Mornings 2014

We are delighted to announced that these will commence on Saturday 1st March from10.30 am approx. Sally is co-ordinating the mornings and would greatly appreciate volunteers to help on a rota. Please could you contact her if you wish to help out: 01326 212685 or smather@talktalk.net   Donations of cakes, seedlings, plants and bric-a-brac are always welcome. All proceeds go to the running of our society and allotments.Please bring these along on the day, Many thanks FAGS Committee.

Falmouth Spring Flower Show 2014

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The Falmouth Spring Flower Show 2014 is on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th March. If you haven't considered entering this than it might be wrth a look. There is a vast range of classes Entries are welcome from all who love their plants, including NOVICES who might not know the name of their favourite camellia. The 2014 Schedule includes three NEW CLASSES in the shrub section for ‘My best red, or pink, or white camellia’. If it’s your best flower then come and share it with us. Open to all GARDEN AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETIES - and individuals – is The George Sowden Award , Class 92. To fill a space 92cmx92cm with a display of spring flowers, shrubs and bulbousplants grown by entrants which include 6 growing tulips, 4 different camellias, growing cacti or alpines in pots and a bowl of floating hellebores. Visit the website: www.falmouthshow.co.uk Falmouth Spring Flower Show, The Princess Pavilion, Gyllyngdune Gardens, Falmouth TR11 4AR. Saturday March 29th 10.30 to 5.30; Sunday 30

AGM 2014

Many thanks to those who came along. Thanks also to Tony McGarr for organising the free raffle. The names of your new committee members are on the contact page. An updated handbook will be available by the end of February - details to follow. FAGS Committee