Snap Slough to win
People 1st (Slough) are offering its residents the chance to show off their photographic skills and win a fantastic prize in their ‘Blank Canvas’ competition.
Slough Borough Council’s housing organisation is inviting children of tenants and leaseholders to send in their favourite photos and tell them what the best thing about the neighbourhood is.
Slough Applicants up to 18 years of age can submit up to four photos, which can be in print, digital or taken by mobile phone and must be of home, favourite places, friends and neighbours, fun and games and hobbies and interests.
The top Slough pictures will be displayed at a special exhibition event at the West Wing, attended by the mayor, where the winners will be invited with their families to receive their prize. They will then be displayed in the People 1st (Slough) reception and venues across the borough.
Any people photographed must have given their permission to have their photos taken and being entered into the competition.
All entry forms must be submitted by Wednesday 30th April, which can be obtained from MyCouncil at Landmark Place, High Street, Slough or by telephoning 01753 474027.
Prizes will be awarded under the following categories:
Up to 13 years old
* £150 photographic package including digital camera, printer, paper and memory card
* £100 MP3 player
* £25 photographic gift voucher
Ages 13 – 18
* £250 photographic package including digital camera, photo frame and memory card
* £100 digital camera
* £25 photographic gift voucher
Images taken with a mobile phone
* £150 mobile phone
* £100 MP3 player
* £25 photographic gift voucher
Robert Quaye, community participation manager for People 1st (Slough), said: “This is an exciting competition for our residents to take part in.
“It will give them a great opportunity to show off the best of their neighbourhood, whilst being in with a chance of winning a prize.”
Commissioner for Slough housing, Cllr Tony Haines, said: “I think this competition is a wonderful idea and allows people to really show off their skills.
“I hope that many residents take part so that we all get to see the best that Slough has to offer.”
Terms and Conditions:
* All participants entering the competition transfer the copyright of their work to People 1st (Slough) who reserve the right to reproduce the images in their publicity material
* The winning photos will be displayed in some of People 1st (Slough) venues and reception
* People 1st (Slough) will make every effort to take excellent care of all the works received. However, they cannot be held liable for any loss or damage to works submitted
* All people photographed must have given their permission to have their photos taken and entered into the competition
Slough Borough Council