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Age Friendly Ceredigion Photography Competition 2026
Theme: Challenging Ageism
Closing date: 03/09/2026
We’re looking for photographs that challenge stereotypes around ageing and show the positive contributions, experiences and diversity of older people in Ceredigion.
Competition guidance:
- Open to people aged 50+ living in Ceredigion
- Maximum of 3 entries per person
- Photographs must not be digitally edited
- Entries must be original photographs taken by the person submitting them
- AI-generated or heavily manipulated images will not be accepted
- Please make sure you have consent from anybody featured in your photographs
- Submitted photographs may be used by Age Friendly Ceredigion in future promotional materials, social media, press releases and displays at community events
- Photographs should be submitted in JPEG or PNG format where possible. Original, high-quality images are preferred
- If you have any questions you can call 01545 570881
Entries should include:
- Name
- Contact details
- Title or short description of the photograph
Prizes
- 1st prize £30 voucher
- 2nd prize £20
- 3rd prize £10 voucher
Entries can be submitted by post to Age Friendly Ceredigion, Ceredigion County Council, Penmorfa, Aberaeron, SA46 0PA or by email to connecting@ceredigion.gov.uk.
The Longest Yarn 2 exhibition
Welshpool u3a are hosting The Longest Yarn 2 exhibition on Wednesday 9th September at Welshpool Town Hall.
The exhibition will be at Welshpool Town Hall from 1st to 30th September.
After the success of The Longest Yarn last year, we are delighted that Welshpool Town Hall has been chosen as a venue to host the highly anticipated follow-up exhibition, The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War.
The Longest Yarn Welshpool https://longestyarnwelshpool.co.uk/
Britain at War examines how Britain navigated World War II from the declaration of war on 3rd September 1939 to VE Day on 8th May 1945. This includes significant events such as D-Day, the King’s Speech, The Blitz, the bombing of major cities, Britain coping with the war – the Home Guard, the Women’s Land Army, rationing, and much more. The 3D wool art display will feature 80 panels. In addition, there will be life-size knitted displays representing real people such as army leaders and land girls.
Opportunities for volunteering through CAVO
CAVO (Ceredigion Association of Voluntary Organisations) has a wide range of opportunities for volunteering. The website is at: https://cavo.org.uk/# with a menu link to Get Involved. The summary of personal benefits is:
- Reduces stress, anger, and anxiety.
- Boosts confidence and self-esteem.
- Enhances social skills – connect with diverse people and build new friendships.
- Provides a sense of purpose and belonging to your community.
- Can contribute to physical activity and improved health.