St Mungo Trophy Allotment Competition 2016 Results
Sir John Stirling Maxwell Allotments entered 3 plots into the St Mungo Trophy this year. It’s a competition for all allotment plots within the Glasgow area.
The plots taking part were:-
Frank Johnston (Plot 70), Frank McDonald (Plot 6) and Liz Gibson (Plot 18)
The standard of plots are of a very high standard and unfortunately our plots didn’t make it into the prize winners, but it was a great effort and good to get our allotments better known. Well Done to the 3 Gardeners.
These are the results:-
Firstly I would like to take this opportunity to extend to your association and plotholders our thanks for your participation and continued support in this competition.
I would also like to take the opportunity to extend my thanks Professor Stephen Phillips for his continued support of the competition and his diligence in judging the St Mungo Trophy Allotment Competition; from the standards witnessed over the last few years this is an incredibly difficult task.
Professor Phillips has requested that I make you aware of his admiration for the effort and commitment that goes into producing plots of such quality which express such impressive displays of horticultural skills. He also mentioned the difficulty he had in arriving at a winner for 2016 evidenced by the fact that only 5 points separated the 1st 3 positions.
So with that said here are year’s results:-
1st Place Mr N Smith New Victoria Gardens
1st Runner up Mr S Malcolm Berridale Allotments
2nd Runner up Mr A&D Tzczynski Kennyhill Community Allotments
Perhaps next year we will be in the medal winners!!
Survey on the Tarmac
Can we ask you to complete this survey on the tarmac project. This work was funded by Glasgow Council and they are keen to hear how successful it has been for our members.
Please fill out this questionnaire Evaluation Form and return it to out secretary mailto:secretary@sjsmallotments.co.uk
Well Done Martin
A big well done to Martin Lavelle for winning a high recommendation award for the standard of his plot. The competition was run by Glasgow Allotment Forum for novice plotholders. It’s a great achievement considering all the allotment sites that took part in the competition.
Well done.
New Addition to Allotment
Yes 3 new Wheel Barrows. 
Hopefully no punctures as they have solid wheels. Remember, please return them within ONE HOUR.
New Slabs
Many thanks to Michael and Joe for laying some slabs to smarten up the allotment. A good job well done.
Plot Inspection
A plot inspection will take place this Wednesday, 6th July, starting at 10am.
So get those plots nice and tidy. Don’t forget the paths also need to be weed free and fences in good condition.
Summer Open Day
Save the date, 20th August for our Summer Open Day. 
More details to follow, but if you have any goods for the tombola and brick-a-brac stall please hand it in to the allotment.
We need volunteers for the stalls and what about some delicious home baking handed in on the day. I just can’t wait to sample all the scrumptious cakes, if they are anything like last years!!
Perhaps some of you jam makers can put aside a few jars of your tasty jam or perhaps a jar or two of pickle, always a popular seller.