News 2025-2026

Update Report from NCPF Annuals
Posted on Tue 28 Apr 2026

Further to my initial report on the results of the Prints sections, ( now also have full results including scores for the PDI entries.

GCC entered 42 PDIs from 15 members, we won no individual trophies, but achieved an excellent 16 Highly Commended awards. One PDI (not awarded) was...

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Initial report from NCPF Annuals
Posted on Mon 13 Apr 2026

I have no news from the PDI judging but know detail from the prints. GCC entered 29 colour prints and 23 monochrome prints. The judging panel of 3 were relatively inexperienced and loathe to give a 5-score to anything. In consequence there were none of the over 1000 prints with a score of 15,...

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Summer School 2026
Posted on Sun 5 Apr 2026

Summer School 2026 will be held between Tuesday 9 June and Tuesday 21 July this year.  The 2 themes will be AV and Wildlife.  It will be based at the Northumbrian Piper.

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Last two competititons of the 2025-26 season
Posted on Sat 4 Apr 2026

Due to changes as a result of judges having to withdraw for health reasons, and taking into account entry numbers, the following changes to the meetings of 14th and 21st April will take place. Both competitions are closed for entries which makes a slight rearrangment possible:

14th April...

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Last couple of competitions of the 2025-26 season
Posted on Wed 18 Mar 2026

A quick reminder for members who wish to enter these competitions. The closing date for the Triptych competition (PDI) is fast approaching (next Tuesday 24th March) and the Set Subject (also PDI) is also open for a further week, until Tuesday 31st March. This year's set subject is 'Contrasts'

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