The second competition in quick succession proved a more rewarding experience seeing NCPS come second to Chorley PS during an insightful evening of judging. The Martin Avery Competition is for creative work with each club submitting 12 prints.

St Helens CC did a fantastic job of welcoming everyone, running a well organised competition, providing a great half time buffet and raffle, and securing a fantastically informative judge in Gwen Charnock (FRPS, MFIAP).

Our scores were:

1 Christine Bedwin Night prowler – 14

2 Dorothy Redford City in the rain – 18

3 Tony Redford Secondhand catch – 14

4 Jackie Robinson Disconnected – 19

5 Noel Patterson Fencer on-guard – 14

6 Annette Hockney Ardarnel, the angel of Autumn -14

7 Lisa Mullins Field of Gold – 15

8 Tony Redford Remembering -17

9 Jackie Robinson Doll – 19

10 Noel Patterson Kick back – 18

11 Annette Hockney Dreaming of Blea Tarn – 16

12 Paula Martin In motion – 15

The overall result was:

Chorley PS  – 200

North Cheshire  – 193

Southport PS – 186

St Helens CC  – 184

South Manchester  – 179

South Liverpool PS  – 172

A big thank you to everyone who prepared the prints we selected and to those who came out on a wet and windy evening to support the club.