Three L&CPU Events – Saturday 14 November 2026
Venue: St Mary’s Parish Centre, Devonshire Road, Chorley, PR7 2BY
Closing date: Saturday 31 October 2026
There are now just over three weeks left until entries close.
There is a considerable amount of work to complete between the closing date and competition day. Getting entries in early will make that workload much more manageable.
If your club is planning to enter, please don’t leave it until the last minute! Your Competition Secretary will be extremely grateful. 😊
1. Bring a Print Competition
Judges
- Keith Richardson DPAGB, BPE4
- Lynda Haney EPAGB, FBPE, EFIAP
Following the success of last year’s event, we’re delighted to be running the Bring a Print Competition again.
Entry requirements
- Entry fee: £1.00 per print
- Mounting: 50cm × 40cm card
- Labelling: Please write your name and image title on the back of the image.
Judging: Prints will be judged ‘in camera’, with the results announced later in the day.
Why not bring along a print and take part?
2. The Bob Robinson Trophy
Judges
- Wendy Stowell FIPF, MPAGB
- John Smith APAGB, CPAGB, Hon LCPU
- Richard Spiers DPAGB, APAGB, BPE2*
The Bob Robinson Trophy celebrates print photography and encourages wider participation from club members who may not normally enter Federation competitions.
Who can enter?
L&CPU club members who do not hold photographic qualifications or accreditations.
Competition details
- Section: One Open section
- Print size: A4 or A3
- Print format: Unmounted prints
- Club Award: Awarded to the club achieving the highest total score
- Individual Award: Awarded for the best image
This is a great opportunity for eligible club members to showcase their print photography and represent their club.
3. The Annual Club Knockout
Judge: Richard Spiers DPAGB, APAGB, BPE2*
The Annual Club Knockout is a lively competition designed to bring clubs together in a friendly but competitive format.
Competition format
- Each club may submit up to eight digital images.
- Images are eliminated over successive knockout rounds.
- In the final round, the judge’s choice of image earns an additional bonus point.
Awards
- Club Award: Presented to the club with the highest total score.
- Individual Award: Presented for the judge’s choice.
Get your club involved and see how far your images can progress through the knockout rounds!
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Entry closing date | Saturday 31 October 2026 |
| Competition day | Saturday 14 November 2026 |
Venue: St Mary’s Parish Centre, Devonshire Road, Chorley, PR7 2BY.
Questions?
If you have any queries about the competitions or entering, please contact the L&CPU Competitions Team at competitions@lcpu.org.uk.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday 14 November and hope for a great turnout for all three events!