THIS COMPETITION IS OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF DORKING & DISTRICT U3A
and we hope that many of you will take part:
not just those in the Photography group, but ALL!
The competition will run from now, with a closing date of 31 December 2025.
Our objective is to encourage you to be creative, and also to generate images that can be used in our publicity for the u3a, to brighten the pages of the website and Newsletter, and to provide material for future magazines. We have almost 50 groups and it would be great to have a fair representation across those in the competition.
The timing allows those going on the outings to Romney Marsh, Colchester and the Wisley Christmas Lights – and of course the residential trip to Cheshire – to use their skills while away and take some imaginative photos.
But of course it is not limited to just those activities – all members’ creativity is welcome!
Rules of the competition
• Two classes: one for Photography group members, and one for the rest of our u3a members
• In each class there will be three categories:
- A single photo, on any subject
- A group of ‘three on a theme’
- A video entry
• In entering, you agree that your photo may be used in any Dorking and District u3a publicity that the judges choose
• Permission must be sought from those in the photo or video that the photo/video be used (unless it is a ‘general view’ type shot)
• To make it a little more interesting and challenging, each entry should be accompanied by a short resumé (no more than 20 words) of what inspired the photo, what you were thinking when you formulated its composition, or why you feel it is special
• Each entry should have a brief title: the location, event, or situation when it was taken
• Entries may be digital or as printed photos
• All photos must have been taken since 1 July 2025
• Each u3a member may submit up to five entries in each class/category
• Remember to give your name and contact details with your entry
• There will be prizes!
How do you take part?
1. Email your entry to Steve Hooker at stevedorking@gmail.com.
2. Post or deliver your entry to Steve at 16 Lonsdale Road, Dorking RH4 1JP
3. Place your entry direct on to our Facebook page, saying that it is a competition entry (To place your entry on Facebook click on this link: https://www.facebook.com/Dorkingu3a)
Judging criteria
1. The quality/creativity of the photo, and its accompanying text
2. How useful the judges consider it will be in promoting and enhancing the image of Dorking & District u3a
3. Most Facebook shares/likes
The three judges will be Steve Hooker, lanthe Cox and John Thom.
The judges’ decision will be final, and no correspondence will be entered into around any entries.
