The Photosub Annual Meal 2024 was held at the Percy Arms Pub in Chilworth, Surrey.
The event was attended by 24 club members plus our guest judge Jane Morgan. Jane is well known to Photosub members, as both a past member and chair of the club, as well as through her membership of BSOUP. Following arrival drinks and general socialising, members enjoyed a three course meal.
Following the meal the Annual Competition images were projected. The competition comprises the usual 4 categories with a total of 120 images (down from 135 last year) submitted by 13 members. To encourage more competition participation there is no date limit on images allowing members who are no longer diving to participate.
- Green Water Macro/Close Up (21 entries)
- Green Water Wide (24 entries)
- Blue Water Macro/Close Up (39 entries)
- Blue Water Wide (36 entries)
Jane is a highly accomplished and well respected award winning underwater photographer and works as the Dive Safety Officer and Dive Technician at Falmouth University (Link). Images were provided to Jane ahead of the event to allow her to review at her leisure.
Following the welcome from our Chair, Joss Woolf, Jane said a few words on how difficult she found judging given the high standard of images particularly in the blue water macro section. The results are as follows.
Green Water Macro/Closeup
| 1st Place Keith Lyall |  |
| 2nd Place Pash Baker |  |
| 3rd Place Rob White |  |
| Highly Commended Gill Marsh |  |
| Highly Commended Rob White |  |
| Commended Jo Horrocks |  |
| Commended Chris McTernan |  |
| Commended Gill Marsh |  |
| Commended Pash Baker |  |
Green Water Wide Angle
| 1st Place Keith Lyall |  |
| 2nd Place Gill Marsh |  |
| 3rd Place Keith Lyall |  |
| Highly Commended Gill Marsh |  |
| Highly Commended Pash Baker |  |
| Commended Chris McTernan |  |
| Commended Joss Woolf |  |
| Commended Rob White |  |
Blue Water Macro/Closeup
| 1st Place Pash Baker |  |
| 2nd Place Mario Vitalini |  |
| 3rd Place Pash Baker |  |
| Highly Commended Rob White |  |
| Highly Commended Pash Baker |  |
| Highly Commended Gill McDonald |  |
| Commended Martyn Guess |  |
| Commended Keith Lyall |  |
| Commended Joss Woolf |  |
| Commended Martyn Guess |  |
Blue Water Wide Angle
| 1st Place Gill Marsh |  |
| 2nd Place Pash Baker |  |
| 3rd Place Rob White |  |
| Highly Commended Keith Lyall |  |
| Highly Commended Rob White |  |
| Commended Martyn Guess |  |
| Commended Keith Lyall |  |
| Commended Joss Woolf |  |
Len Deeley Trophy
Following the death 8 years ago of club founder and driving force Len Deeley, a new trophy was created by Pash Baker and Jo Horrocks in memory of Len. This trophy is presented on a yearly basis at the club annual dinner.
Club Chair Joss Woolf introduced this years recipients, Martyn & Sue Guess. Martyn & Sue have been strong supporters of the club over the years. In addition to regularly entering the various club competitions, they have hosted many club events at their home. Of particular note was outdoor club meal in tents in 2021 just as we were allowed to socialise again. This was the first face to face event following the pandemic and despite the weather was a very successful and enjoyable evening. In addition Martyn has also been club Chair from 2018 to 2022. The Len Deeley award recognises Martyn & Sue’s support and contribution to the successful running of the club.
Thanks
These events do not run successfully without the help of a number of club members and thanks go to:
- Jane Morgan for attending the evening and for Jane’s judging and comments during the results presentation.
- Keith for organising the venue and engaging with the Percy Arms staff to plan the evening.
- Martha for managing the meeting finances and collection of payment.
- Roger for providing all event communication.
- Keith for organising and running the club competition.
- Joss for providing the evening introductions and thanks.
Finally thanks to all who entered and congratulations to all winners.