Judging: "before you point the finger, make sure your hands are clean"

For someone who tries not to 'judge' too much, I am doing quite a lot of it next weekend!  On Saturday I'll be judging the pumpkin competition at Llanbedr's Autumn Jamboree, being held at Moor Park, Llanbedr NP8 1SS, just outside of Crickhowell.  Officially starting at 5.30, the pumpkin competition is followed by a fabulous auction including champagne, wheelbarrow, fishing, guided walk in the Grwyne Fechan, locally produced beef, pictures, food hampers, Jacob's fleece, quite a lot of wine, jigsaw puzzles, massage, antique prints, china, to name but a few things and obviously offering something to tempt everyone. There is also a BBQ, live band and the traditional bar! The event is being held in aid of the Vale of Grwyney Churches, which includes the beautiful Patricio Church, (link below) which everyone loves. http://www.churchinwales.org.uk/parishholding/monmouth/m159-en/church-life-en/church-of-the-month/july-09-patricio-church    So go and pick your pumpkin, carve it up and I'll see you on Saturday.   For more details contact Annabelle Elletson 01873 811 330 or 0774 053 7694

Then on Sunday I'll be at Newport Road in Castleton judging Blooms Cardiff Garden Centre's, 'Grow Your Own' plot competition.  The winner will win a GYO plot for a year, rent free.  
There are currently sixty-eight plots, out of the garden centre’s 103 plots, rented out to customers. People wishing to rent a plot will be required to sign up for a plot for one year. 
 Each plot is around 90 square metres. A basic plot, which costs £5 per week, includes a composter and access to a water trough; alternatively, people can have a site that includes a greenhouse and a shed, as well as a water butt to help with water capture and conservation, for £10 per week. Half of the plots have a greenhouse and shed, however, these can be provided for any site. The whole site is rabbit-proofed.       For more details contact Jason Perman on  02920 777977 or visit     http://www.thegardencentregroup.co.uk/garden-centres/blooms/Blooms-Cardiff-Garden-Centre/2X