Tuesday 19 April 2011

It's time to get your camera out! - Photo Competition

We are seeking photographs of the wonderful coastline, wildlife, buildings and your use (camping, windsurfing, dog walking, to name but a few) of Barrow’s islands for the 'Islands of Barrow Photographic Competition and Exhibition'.

The Borough has a world class coastal heritage with nature reserves, RAMSAR designations and 'Sites of Special Scientific Interest'. The coast is the Borough's playground and the sea has had such a strong influence on the area from Furness Abbey's trading activities in medieval times, to the town's shipbuilding heritage right through to 21st century recreational activities such as kitesurfing.

Photographs submitted for 'The Islands of Barrow Competition' will be considered for publication in a calendar and an exhibition to be held at the Dock Museum from 1st February 2012 – 1st April 2012.

To enter email a high-resolution image (one per entry), plus a sentence or two about what inspired you to take your photo, to consultation@barrowbc.gov.uk by 1st November 2011; please supply a daytime telephone number.

Conditions apply - go to http://www.dockmuseum.org.uk/photocomp for full terms and conditions. If you wish to submit your entry on a CD please send this to; Photography Competition, Regeneration Department, Town Hall, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2LD.

Photographs will be selected by the Islands of Barrow photography team. There will be no payment for publication.

We cannot consider photographs submitted on behalf of another person.

Quirky facts - Did you know there were eleven islands of Barrow?

Barrow Island, Walney Island, Piel Island, Roa Island, Foulney Island, Sheep Island, Headin Haw, Dova Haw, Little Foulney* St. Michaels* Ramsey Island*
(*shown on Admiralty Charts)

For further information please contact Mrs. Ann Taylforth, Town Centre and Festivals Manager on 01229 876389 or Sabine Skae Collections Manager at The Dock Museum on 01229 876400.

This is a Seachange Cultural Event 

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