Saltash Camera Club Presentation at Ashtorre Rock

The Saltash & District Camera Club presented their annual awards last night at Ashtorre Rock on the waterfront. The cups were awarded by the Saltash Mayor Colin Oakes and his wife Marilyn.

The gregarious Chairman of the club Pete Wilkins kicked off the new season with a welcoming of new and old members and a tribute to member, Pete Welsh, an amazing wildlife photographer who passed away recently and who will be missed.

The cups were awarded ceremoniously to the members, often awarding multiple trophies to a photographer, followed by a bouquet of flowers to Marilyn Oakes and ending with a sociable buffet.

The awards are as follows:

Portfolio Trophy: Kay Wilson

Black & White Print: Malcolm Lakin

Colour Print: Kay Wilson

Animal Trophy: Terry Penney

Projected Image Trophy: Adrian Petts

Exhibition Cup: Adrian Petts

Black & White Exhibition Cup: Adrian Petts

Projected Image: Simon Pither

Colour Print Trophy: Paul Westaway

Most Promising New Member: Malcolm Lakin

Club Member of the Year: Paul Westaway

The popular camera club sees members from as far as Saltash to Plymouth and St Germans. They meet every Monday evening at Ashtorre in Saltash and regularly conduct internal competitions, guest speakers, field assignments, teaching evenings and many social gatherings throughout the year.

There is a wide range of expertise within the club from professionals to amateur enthusiasts and they always welcome new members. For further information about the Camera Club on Saltash People.