Redruth pair win Oddfellows photo prizes with steam and a lost church

Thirty-seven photographs went in. Every name was taken off before the judge saw a single one. And when the envelopes were opened, two of the three prizes were heading to Redruth.

The Plymouth and Truro District Oddfellows asked members from across the District to capture their favourite memories of summer for its ‘Memories of Summer’ photographic competition. The response was excellent, with 37 entries submitted.

A former professional behind the judging

The job of picking the winners fell to Peter, the District Secretary, who previously worked as a professional photographer.

To keep things fair, every submission was anonymised before it reached him. Faced with a wide variety of subjects and photographic styles, he had a difficult task narrowing it down to three.

“I was genuinely impressed by both the quality and variety of the photographs submitted,” said Peter. “The standard was exceptionally high, and choosing just three winners proved to be a very difficult decision. There were many photographs worthy of recognition, and I would like to congratulate everyone who took part.”

📷Third prize winner Ann, from Redruth, with her photograph of St Piran's Lost Church

The winners

First place went to Alan, from Redruth, for his intriguing study of steam engine wheels.

Second place went to Katherine, from Plymouth, for her beautiful photograph of lily pads.

Third place went to Ann, also from Redruth, for her photograph of St Piran’s Lost Church.

Peter presented shopping vouchers to Alan and Ann. Katherine received her prize in Plymouth from Brenda, Noble Grand (Chair) of the Plymouth Oddfellows.

📷Second prize winner Katherine, from Plymouth, receives her prize from Brenda, Noble Grand of the Plymouth Oddfellows

Friendship at the heart of it

The District has congratulated all three winners and thanked every member who sent in a photograph, along with Peter for giving his time and expertise to judge, and Brenda for presenting the Plymouth prize.

The Oddfellows says the competition was a reminder that the society is about more than its charitable and community activities. It is also about bringing people together, sharing interests, celebrating individual talents and creating opportunities for friendship.

About the Plymouth and Truro District Oddfellows

The Plymouth and Truro District Oddfellows is part of one of the UK’s oldest friendly societies, bringing people together through friendship, fun, care and community. Members can get involved in:

• Friendly social groups, lunches, quizzes, games and talks
• Day trips, holidays and travel opportunities
• Volunteering and fundraising for good causes
• Welfare support, care advice and a members’ advice line
• The chance to make new friends and lasting connections

Find out more

For a free information pack and diary of upcoming events, contact Peter English, Local Secretary, at [email protected] or on 01209 200810. Post goes to Oddfellows Hall, 49 Green Lane, Redruth, TR15 1LL. The group is also on Facebook as Plymouth and Truro Oddfellows.

More on membership and its benefits is on the Oddfellows website.

📷First prize winner Alan, from Redruth, with his photograph of steam engine wheels