Following the announcement last month of the judge’s choice winner, we’re now delighted to announce that the winner of the people’s choice in the CCVS 2023 photo competition is Sew Positive.
The photo titled ‘Lampshades’ – see photo above – was taken by Melissa Santiago-Val. Congratulations to Melissa, and to Sew Positive who have won £150.
Sew Positive’s mission is to provide opportunities for vulnerable people to nurture their mental health through free sewing workshops and courses, helping people to feel part of a community and reducing the feeling of social exclusion.
The story behind the photo:
Lampshades. Sew Positive launch Term 2 ‘Cultivate’ programme funded by Cambridgeshire County Council via Cambridgeshire Community Foundation. Participants showing off their fabulous lampshades made from upcycled and donated fabrics. This course is a Social Prescribing programme aimed at people over 65 who are at risk of social care need, using creative sewing, upcycling and crafts to address social isolation.
The people’s choice runner up is…
Murrow Street Pride Group
The photo above, titled ‘Enhancing the Village Together’ taken by Brian Bilverstone, wins the runner up prize of £75. Congratulations to Brian and to Murrow Street Pride.
The story behind the photo:
Volunteers from Murrow Street Pride Group working together to maintain the planters in Murrow.
Murrow Street Pride Volunteer Group is voluntary and a not for profit organisation. To fulfil one of its aims to carry out environmental enhancements within the Murrow area, frequent litter picks take place. These help to draw the community together in a positive way, encouraging all ages and abilities to participate. In addition volunteers also plant up and maintain the floral displays throughout the village.
The image has captured volunteers maintaining the floral displays after rain had promoted weed growth. The photo reveals the care and dedication given across the generations to make the displays look their best for not only residents but for visitors to the village to enjoy.
Residents love to see the village well cared for, which promotes wellbeing and improves the lives of those who enjoy spending quiet time walking amongst the planters or sitting on the bench to admire the displays.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to enter the competition. All the organisations are winners in our eyes, for the fantastic work you all do to make our communities the best that they can be.
All photos entered into the competition may be used in our future media and communications, including our new website, so keep an eye out for those!
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