Falmouth and District Allotments and Gardens Society

We have had yet another great show which was well attended with nearly 40 exhibitors and with new trophies. Slide shows are my be viewed in the left hand column. Many thanks to the Show Committee and to the helpers who contributed to success of the event. Falmouth Packet Account of 2013 Show West Briton Account 2013

We're halfway through our developments thanks to the support of the Big Lottery and Falmouth Town Council. The installation of more taps and improved groundworks to the entrance to A site, including an improved picnic area in front of the clubhouse have now been completed. These have received very positive comments from society members. The clubhouse extension has been completed, again to much praise for the contractor Don Ashworth. Thanks to the Friday Morning Team for applying the preservative. Many, many thanks also to Abi, Shirley, Andrea, Zoe and John for decorating the ceiling. It really makes it our special place. It has already been put to good use in entertaining the judges for the National Britain in Bloom judging.

An invitation was issued to allotments in the Falmouth area from The Stithians Show Secretary and the sponsoring local solicitors, Hine Downing to enter a new class at the Stithians Show this year. It was a closed section which only allotment members were was able to enter. Despite the feeling that perhaps our entries were not of the highest standards associated with Stithians Show we presented ourselves very well. Thanks due to Sally and Grant Mather and Beryl and Tom Greenaway for the time they spent at the showground setting out our entries. We are grateful to Hine Downing for sponsoring this event and providing cash prizes for our members. The prizes collected by members were as follows: Stithian Show awards First Prizes: Grant Mather, George Pentecost, Wendy Aitcheson, Robin Waddling, Shirley Burley and Tom Greenaway. Second Prizes Jennifer Waddling, John Muir, Tom Greenaway and Jimmy Deignan Third Prizes Robin Waddling, Wendy Aitcheson and Sally Mather. ...

Don't forget - Saturday 10th August! Lot's of different sections including a novice section and a junior section. There are some new classes this year and new trophies thanks to the generous support of local businesses. The schedule is now available from the clubhouse on a Saturday morning or may be downloaded from here. Summer Show Schedule 2013 Entry form 2013

Has been emailed out to allotment holders. Also available for collection from the clubhouse on Saturday mornings. Also on our Newsletter page. Useful information. Details of the coming shows. The local companies who have generously provided us with new trophies for our show (see also Sponsors and Adverts page): Bailey's Country Stores    Blue Flame      Hine Downing Solicitors     Julians Timber and Building Merchants

The Big Lottery has now transferred the funding of £7,500 to enable us improve our site and facilities. The generous support of Falmouth Town Council of £1,000; Falmouth Fire Station with £250 and Marlborough School with £100 is also very much appreciated. The support of the Town Council gave great credibility to our bid.

Alison (A13) bought a dehydrator last year and says that it is brilliant! You  can make your own banana chips, dry pineapple, mango and more. You can also use it to make fruit leathers - superb! To find our more visit our Advice from Members page. The picture shows cherry tomatoes being dehydrated.