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The 'John Grimshaw Award'

Every year we set a themed painting challenge which is judged at our AGM. The winner takes home the 'John Grimshaw Award'. The late John Grimshaw's relative, Susan very kindly made a donation to our group for an award in his name. John loved to paint horses and to honour John's memory, we have had a trophy engraved in his memory. The trophy is awarded to the winner of our annual competition (this year's theme was 'water'). 🏆


2024 Winner: Maxine Charles Theme: Birds

2025 Winner:
This year's worthy winner was
Rae O'Malley with her amazing mixed media painting of 'Old Harry' rocks in Dorset.
Congratulations Rae!
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