Jean Holmwood from Heathfield provided the thoughts and judgements at our First Print competition of the new season. She awarded the following First prizes to : Pat Byrne, new member, 'Peaceful Time of Day' [Beginners]; Michael Mynett 'Burst of Red Arrows' and 'Hastings Pier at Sunset' by Brian Bailey [General]; 'Boats on the Creek'  by new member, Steven Young [Landscape]; Alan Harding's 'Dragon Boat Racer' and Alison Brignall's 'Rachel,jumping' [Portrait]; 'Slumdog or Slumchild' by Steven Young [Candid] and finally Michael Mynett's 'Caila Lily' together with Brian Bailey's 'Cinnabar moth larvae'.
Our next meeting, on 20th October at 7.30pm is a special presentation about the Indian Himalayas. We meet at Baldslow Community Hall, Harrow Lane. More details on our website at www.ore-st-helens.co.uk New members are always welcome.