Each summer, allotment holders are invited to enter a competition for the best-kept plots on each site and the overall best-kept plot in the town.  The competition is judged on standards of maintenance and crop quality and variety, the top plots winning cash prizes and an invitation to the Bournemouth In Bloom prizegiving awards evening.  The holder of the best-kept new allotment plot each year also wins an invitation and vouchers for compost.

To enter this years amenity allotment competition click on the entry form format that you prefer:

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RULES AND CONDITIONS TO BE OBSERVED BY COMPETITORS

1. All entries must be on the approved forms and must reach the secretary of the Allotment Association before the commencement of judging.

2. Plots will be judged twice. The first judging will take place during late May and the final judging during late July.

3. Competitors must clearly display the number of each plot entered to be eligible for judging.

4. The decision of the judges shall be final. The interpretation of any rules governing the competition, and any matter not covered by these rules, shall rest finally with the Director of Leisure and Tourism.

5. Points will be awarded in accordance with the attached schedule and judges will take into account ingenuity, skill or enterprise shown by competitors in overcoming local difficulties.

6. The size of the area under cultivation will not be allowed to prejudice the result, but the bulk of the produce, especially the amount of food produced from each square metre of the area under cultivation, will be considered. In this way a 125 sq.m. plot can win as many points as one twice that size.

JUDGING

1. To be carried out twice by an adjoining association, during the week of 19th to 24th May and again during the week of 21st to 26th July.

2. In 2010 Longbarrow will Judge East Bournemouth, North Bournemouth will judge Longbarrow, East Bournemouth will judge Brook Road and Brook Road will judge North Bournemouth.

3. At each judging 200 points are available, The total points awarded at each judging are then divided by two e.g. 1st judging 150 points, 2nd judging 140 points, total 290 points divided by two = 145 points.

4. The judging association must then inform the officials at the site judged the positions and the points awarded for all entries.

5. The top four plots must then, as quickly as possible, be notified to the Council by the “owning” association, without points awarded.

6. As soon as possible after all results declared and advised council officials will judge the first place plot on each site in order to decide the best plot in the area.

Section 1 : MANAGEMENT OF PLOTS

Condition of Plot - maximum points  25

Workmanship - maximum points      25

                              Total Points    50

Section 2 : CULTIVATION

Potatoes, Cabbage, Asparagus, Brussels Sprouts, Onions, Runner Beans, Carrots, Peas, Spinach/Chard, Tomatoes, Broad Beans, Parsnips, Leeks Dwarf/French/Kenya, Beans, Peppers, Beetroot, Turnips/Swedes, Cucumber, Garlic, Herbs, Fruit, Shallots, Flowers, Celery/Celeriac, Rhubarb, Radish/Lettuce/S.Onions, Sweet Corn, Pumpkins/Squashes, Cauliflower/Broccoli/Kale, Marrows/Courgettes, Miscellaneous.

10 points each but only highest 15 to count.

Maximum points 150

Grand Total Points 200

GUIDANCE NOTES FOR COMPETITORS AND JUDGES

1. Condition of Plot : The plot should be well stocked and weed free. Crops should be free from excessive damage from pests, disease and weather.

2. Any unplanted areas or where crops have been harvested, or about to be planted, should be clean, weed free and the soil in good condition.

3. Workmanship : Soil between crops should be weed free. Paths and leisure areas, where included, should be neat and well maintained

4. Credit should be given for pest control methods. Plant supports etc should be properly constructed and positioned and sturdy enough to withstand bad weather.

5. Credit will be given for correct labeling of crops making judging more accurate.

Further Information

Can be obtained from the Site Manager who is available on site most mornings till about 12 noon, any committee member, or preferably in the first instance via email here....

Email: secretary@braa.co.uk

Email: webmaster@braa.co.uk

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Last updated 12th April 2010