Marple Promotions

Would you like a credited photograph of yours to be seen in countless countries around the world?

For the first time ever we invited local photographers to submit their own pictures to be considered for inclusion in our 2010 calendar. Some great contributions from Nick Sheldon and Svetlana Roberts made the final selection and we’d like to thank them for helping us to raise £500 for New Horizons, the Narrowboat for the Disabled Charity based at Marple Wharf.

We’ve decided run the competition again for our 2011 calendar, so your contributions could help us to raise money for New Horizons for the second year running.

What do you have to do?

Simple, just take a picture of anywhere in the Marple & Mellor District that you think would grace our next calendar and send it to us. If we think it good enough to feature in next year's edition then that’s what will happen!!

Obviously we are looking for great photos but our top tips to give you the best chance of being selected are:

• Ensure that the location is recognisably in Marple, Mellor & District.
• We will be looking for scenes that reflect the 4 seasons / 12 months of the year.

• Photos must not have been previously published.

The closing date is 31 May 2010.

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The Rules

1. All entries must be provided in a digital format and in full colour. (minimum size 2300 x 1654 pixels).
2. Photographs must not have previously been published.
3. No fees or royalties will be paid but successful submissions that are included will be credited to the photographer.
4. By submitting your photograph you agree that all images accepted will become the copyright of Marple Promotions for inclusion either in the Marple & Mellor Calendar or for other such promotional or commercial publications that Marple Promotions deem suitable. You will be asked to sign a contract agreeing to this if your photograph is chosen.
5. Entries can be sent either via e-mail attachment to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or written to Compact Disc and posted to Peter Clarke, 8 Waterside, Marple SK6 7LY.
6. No Compact Discs can be returned.
7. Entries will be judged by the owners of Marple Promotions and the decision of the judges is final. No correspondence will be entered into regarding choices.
8. Entries must be received by Sunday 31st May 2010.

Don’t forget we need pictures showing the area throughout the year so dig through those pictures you have stored and send a good selection.