Competition Review by Rob Sample
The Staffs Clubs Inter-club PRINT competition was held as usual at Rugeley on Wednesday 8th April 2026.
RUCC members present were Alan H, Kevin B, Jen, Rob, Sally and Steve A. Only 10 clubs this time and audience numbers were down as a result. Erica Oram from Sheffield PS was judge.
We had 2 held back - from Clare and Kirsty - in first half but they went on to score 17 which was a bit disappointing. A good result for Clare as a first-timer in an inter-club comp. In the 2nd half, Ian’s biker got very good comments and Erica was in two minds whether to hold back and then didn’t and gave it 17. Our final print was Kevin’s unique dragonfly photo which was held back and went on to get 20 and was picked as one of two she was considering for best image of the competition, a nail-biting finish, but she went for the other one which was a great nature photo of 3 Fighting Common Cranes (Stafford PS). Sally did a great job as usual of recording all the scores and speedily jotting down some judge’s comments.
Final results table for Staffs Clubs Print Comp Apr2026:
1st : Tamworth PC total marks 180
2nd = : Stafford PS 179
2nd = : Cannock PS 179
4th = : Lichfield CC 168
4th = : Blythe Bridge CC 168
6th = : Rocester & Uttoxeter CC 167
6th = : Burton PS 167
8th : Rugeley & Armitage CC 161
9th : Stafford CC 160
10th Acton Trussell & Penkridge PS 158
