Sun shines on Hunstanton allotment awards

A scarecrow on a plot at the Hunstanton Allotments. Picture: Chris Bishop (Image: Archant)

Preserves and produce were on sale on the Cromer Road site, as the club which runs the plots behind Glebe School threw open the gates to visitors.

Hunstanton Mayor Adrian Winnington, who toured plots with allotment chairman Keith May before the prize giving, said: 'It's fantastic, there's an incredible amount of work gone in, but people obviously enjoy what they're doing, it's a lovely setting.'

A scarecrow at Hunstanton Allotments. Picture: Chris Bishop (Image: Archant)

Chief judge Pat Richardson said it had been a 'challenging' year for gardeners on the site, as downpours followed drought.

Allan Rowe and Angie Stray won best allotment, a Gold Award and the site's coveted Green Welly for recycling.

Lisa Powell did a busy trade on the cake stall at the Hunstanton Allotment open day. Picture: Chris Bishop (Image: Archant)

Jimmy Groundsell, Mark Wilson and Bozenka gave them a run for their money, while Richard Willoughby won Best Newcomer and Mick Wing won Best Shed.

Chairman's Awards went to Bill Cooper, Peter Williams and Mick Smith.

The produce stall was busy at the Hunstanton Allotments open day. Picture: Chris Bishop (Image: Archant)

Mayor Adrian Willington congratulates Allan Rowe, who won best allotment with partner Angie Stray. Picture: Chris Bishop (Image: Archant)

Angie Stray (left) with Mayoress Catherine Willington and Mayor Adrian Willington. Picture: Chris Bishop (Image: Archant)

Angie Stray (left) with Mayoress Catherine Willington and Mayor Adrian Willington. Picture: Chris Bishop (Image: Archant)

Allotment chairman Keith May shows the Mayor and Mayoress around the site. Picture: Chris Bishop (Image: Archant)

Hunstanton Mayor Adrian Winnington (left) with Keith May and Paul Emerson, who won a silver gilt award for his plot. Picture: Chris Bishop (Image: Archant)

Mayor Adrian Winnington (left) congratulates Mick Wing (right) who won the Green Welly award. Picture: Chris Bishop (Image: Archant)

Mick Wing (left) is photographed by Town and Around's Elaine Bird. Picture: Chris Bishop (Image: Archant)

Derek Cosbey (left) receives his Gold Award from Mayor Adrian Winnington. Picture: Chris Bishop (Image: Archant)

Chris Bishop, who won a Silver Gilt. Picture: Elaine Bird (Image: Archant)

Reg's barbecue springs into life. Fortunately, a fire engine was nearby. Picture: Chris Bishop (Image: Archant)

Richard Willoughby (left) who won best newcomer award. Picture: Chris Bishop (Image: Archant)

Peter Williams receives his Chairman's Award from the Mayor. Picture: Chris Bishop (Image: Archant)

Peter Williams receives his Chairman's Award from the Mayor. Picture: Chris Bishop (Image: Archant)

Angie Stray (left) is interviewed by Elaine Bird from Town and Around. Picture: Chris Bishop (Image: Archant)

A woman and her child enjoy the bee-keeping display. Picture: Chris Bishop (Image: Archant)

Mayor Adrian Linnington (left), Angela Stray and Alan Rowe. Picture: Chris Bishop (Image: Archant)

Bill Cooper on the raffle. Picture: Chris Bishop (Image: Archant)

Mick Smith receives a Chairman's Award from the Mayor. Picture: Chris Bishop (Image: Archant)

A sunflower at Hunstanton allotments. Picture: Chris Bishop (Image: Archant)

The raffle did a busy trade at Hunstanton Allotments open day. Picture: Chris Bishop (Image: Archant)

Paul Emerson enjoys a well-earned cuppa at Hunstanton Allotment open day. Picture: Chris Bishop (Image: Archant)

Mike Shaw enjoying a cuppa after the allotment open day at Hunstanton. Picture: Chris Bishop (Image: Archant)

Plot holder Chantelle makes the most of the sunshine. Picture: Chris Bishop (Image: Archant)

A bee-keeping demonstration at Hunstanton Allotments open day. Picture: Chris Bishop (Image: Archant)

Alan Rowe on his craft stall at Hunstanton Allotments open day. Picture: Chris Bishop (Image: Archant)