Peter Wright, as Allotment Show Secretary, gave the following Report to the FEDAGA AGM:

Organisation.
The show committee operated well with the main functions of show schedule, location, judging, equipment and tombola stall undertaken by various members of the Management Committee. We enlisted the help of one of the local Scout troops to help with the heavy work of setting up and dismantling.

Costs.
The cost of staging the show was £1757. The costs are supported by subscriptions to FEDAGA, trading of seeds, onions and potatos, the tombola and sales of surplus at the show. The trading schemes FEDAGA operates are exceptionally competitive and still provide a surplus to help fund the Show.

Exhibitors and Entries.
Compared to last year we had 14 more exhibitors and 100 more exhibits. Considering the weather I think this is a great achievement. We have to build on this and get the message out. The best way is word of mouth so I believe we should go to the associations and address their committee meetings.
There are 28 Associations within the Federation. This year we had 18 sites represented, 6 up from last year.
The Allotment show is not about competition, it is showing the outside world what can be grown in Edinburgh without involving chemicals, carbon emissions and air miles. We need the general public to support us. Allotment land is under severe pressure. A strong, vibrant, well supported Show is indicative of a strong group of citizens who value their bit of land and are proud enough of their produce, no matter what it looks like, to show it off to the public and tell them you too can do this if you had a plot. And when allotments are threatened we not a load of flat caps and wellies but a group of enthusiasts deserving of support.

Show Review.
The Show Committee have yet to carry out their review of the show and there will be minor changes.
Within the Homecrafts we tried a set recipe class which had its own trophy and we will probably continue this. Alex Watson our vegetable Judge presented a trophy to the best child’s entry for award each year. We have had an offer of another trophy and we will look at where it could best be awarded.
To try to accommodate the increasing number of plot holders who are working during the week, for the first time we held the Show on a Sunday. My belief, and also those members of the committee I have spoken to, is that the move was a success. I would support a Sunday show next year.

Next Year's Show.
This will take probably take place on Sunday the 6th or 13th of September at the same venue.

Surplus Produce.
We received more than last year and made more money. Thanks to all who contributed.

Finally, thanks to all the plot holders who enter, and the Allotment Show committee who do all the organisation. Without you there would be no show.