News 2026

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Gallery Update ...Tony Mellor has updated his Gallery page with new images, to see Tony's new images go to Member's Galleries then click on Tony Mellor or follow this link to view.

January

Dear All,

It is with deep sadness that we mark the passing of Iris Hirst, a cherished and longstanding past member of Nelson Camera Club. Iris, together with her husband Edmund, formed a quiet but steady pillar of our community. Their commitment to the club spanned many years, and Iris’s dedication was felt in every corner of our shared work.

Beyond her roles as a club member, Iris will be remembered for her warmth, her gentle presence, and her unwavering support of the photographic community she loved. She and Edmund were familiar faces at meetings and events, always ready with a kind word, a thoughtful comment, or a quiet smile. Their shared enthusiasm for photography enriched the club and strengthened the friendships within it.

Her passing leaves a space that cannot be filled, but her legacy—of service, kindness, and community—remains with us.

Iris’s son, Andrew, has kindly let us know that club members are welcome to attend the funeral and the gathering afterwards at the Tempest Arms. Full details are below:

Funeral Arrangements

Thursday 22nd January 2026

9:00am–9:15am – Helliwells Funerals, Barnoldswick

9:30am – Briercliffe Lodge

10:00am – Skipton Crematorium

11:15am onwards – Wake at the Tempest Arms, Elslack (all members welcome)

If you plan to attend the wake, please let Andrew know for catering purposes at: andrewhirst05@talktalk.net

Results of our Annual Print & Digital Competition

Nelson Camera Club recently announced the results of their 2026 Annual Print and Digital Competition.

The top honors were awarded to:

J W Franklands Trophy & Print Photographer of the Year: Tony Mellor CPAGB

Henry Smith Cup & Digital Photographer of the Year: Roger Johnstone CPAGB

In the Digital Images Open category, the first-place winner, who also received the Projected Image Trophy, was Mark Robinson.

The Digital Images Nature category saw Roger Johnstone CPAGB securing first place and being awarded the John Moore Trophy.

For the Prints Open category, Tony Mellor CPAGB took first place and was honored with the Geoff Proctor Trophy.

In the Prints Nature category, Tony Mellor CPAGB achieved first place, earning the Maisie Alice Harrison Trophy.

Additionally, the 5 Minute AV Competition was won by Sean Davis for his presentation titled "Iceland"

For a complete list of winners and to view the awarded images, please follow this link.

The images below show most of our award winners...well done everyone who entered.

February

March

Results of the First Round, Inter-Club Battle with Padiham

Last Night, March 31st, saw Nelson Camera Club host the first round of the annual battle with local camera club rivals, Padiham, judged by Mr Harry Emmett CPAGB.

First the Digital Images were judged and Nelson took an early lead, awarded a total of 169 points against Padiham's 162.

The Print Images were then assessed and in this round, Padiham were awarded 178 points as opposed to Nelson's 167

The final points after the first round Nelson 336 , Padiham 340.

Congratulations to all photographers who's pictures were entered and to Padiham Camera Club for securing an early lead and we look forward to the return battle on the 22nd April.