Wedmore in Focus

A photography competition to celebrate and promote the
heritage of the Parish of Wedmore

Sponsored by

Sunlit Solar Ltd

The Wedmore Community Power Co-operative Ltd.

Rules for the Isle Of Wedmore Society (IOWS) Photography Competition

How to enter to enter the competition

Entry is a two part process. First register your intention to enter and then secondly submit your entry.

1. Registration

1.1. This Photography Competition is for residents of the parish of Wedmore of all ages and is free to
enter.
1.2. The opening date for registering entries will be the 1st May 2026.
Closing date for registering entries will be 14th August 2026 at 18:00 (6pm).
1.3. Registrations received after this time will not be accepted.

You must register your entry online.
Go to “www.bit.ly/iowsphoto” and complete the online form

2. Submission of Entries

2.1. Bring your photograph(s) in person to Jean Gregory at Cross Farm Green, BS28 4EY on either the
17th or 18thof Aug. 2026 between 10:00am and 19:00.
Note. Parking in Cross Farm Green is very limited so please park in the Wedmore public car when
delivering your entry(s).
2.2. There you will be given an identification label(s) for you to then stick in a corner on the back of your
photograph(s).
2.3. For the purpose of judging, your photograph(s) shall not have any other identifying information or
marks.

Technical Requirements and eligibility

1. This Photography Competition is for residents of the parish of Wedmore of all ages and is free to enter.

2. There will be four Classes:-
2.1. Class One – For people 16 years of age and under, with the theme – ‘Sunshine and Shadow’ to show
the natural and green aspects of the Parish
2.2. Class Two – For people over 16 years of age, with the theme – ‘Sunshine and Shadow’ to show the
natural and green aspects of the Parish.
2.3. Class Three – For people 16 years of age and under, with the theme –. “Brick and Stone’ to show the
historical features within the Parish.
2.4. Class Four – For people over 16 years of age, with the theme – ‘Brick and Stone’ to show the
historical features within the Parish.

3. For classes one and three the photographer must 16 or younger on the 14th Aug. 2026.

4. No entrant may submit more than three photographs for any class.

5. Photographs from a previous IOWS photography competition may not be entered.

6. The photograph(s) must measure A5 or 8 inches X 6 inches (200X150mm).

7. Photographs must be camera-original and should be printed on photographic paper without borders or

Judging, prizes and notification

1. Entrants should bear in mind that the Society’s focus in this competition is to illustrate the historical and
natural aspects of the Wedmore Parish in an interesting and appealing way, so photographs will be
judged accordingly.
2. The competition entries will be judged before the photographs are displayed.
3. The winners will be notified by email or telephone using details provided on their registration form
4. The winning photographs in each class will be identified on the display boards.
4.1. For each of the four classes there will be cash prizes as follows:- £25 for first place, £15 for second
place. A third prize of £5.00 may be awarded at the discretion of the judges.
4.2. The prizes will be presented to the winners on Monday 31st Aug. at 3:30pm in the church or
delivered later if they are not available.
4.3. The winners’ names will be published in the Isle of Wedmore News.
5. The Judges’ decision is final. The decision of the IOWS regarding any aspect of the Photography
Competition is final and binding and no correspondence will be entered into.

The Photographic Display

1. Entries will be displayed for exhibition from 29th Aug. to 31st August 2026 in the space available in the
Guild Chapel of St Mary’s Church, Wedmore.
2. Photographs will be available to collect after the exhibition at 4:30pm on the 31st Aug. 2026.
3. Those not collected on the 31st Aug can be collected from 24 Cross Farm Green. The Society cannot
accept responsibility for any photographs not collected by Wednesday September 2nd 2026.
Ownership of competition entries
1. Any entry must be your own original work and each entrant must be accountable for the photograph(s)
they have submitted. If a recognisable person is shown then their permission to be included in the
competition must be sought and in the case of vulnerable adults or persons under 18 years of age, you
warrant that you have obtained express consent from their parent(s) or legal guardian(s). You agree to
indemnify the IOWS against any claim from any third party for any breach of this clause
2. Full copyright title shall be retained by the author of any entry. If the IOWS wishes to publish your
photograph your permission will be sought. Permission for this will be included in the registration form.
3. The Society reserves the right not to enter or to display any photograph which could offend in any way
or to breach confidentiality.

Data protection and publicity

1. By entering the Photography Competition, you agree that any personal information provided by you
with your entry may be held and used by the IOWS.
2. Winners may be required to participate in publicity related to the Photography Competition which may
include the publication of their name and photograph in any media. Permission for this will be included
in the registration form.
3. The IOWS reserves the right to update these Terms and Conditions from time to time and any updated
version will be effective as soon as it is published on the registration form.
4. By submitting an entry, you are agreeing to be bound by these terms and conditions. A copy of these
terms and conditions is available on the link on the registration form.
5. The Society reserves the right to refuse entry, or refuse to award a prize to anyone in breach of these
terms and conditions.