The 2026 calendar will be available to purchase on Saturday 2nd August at the Nayland Flower Show in the Village Hall, 2pm-5pm.

The following week they will be available purchase from village shops - Forget Me Not 2 Birch Street, Mill Street Deli, Studio B Hair Salon – or from 17 Court Street and 107 Bear Street. They are priced at £7 and make ideal gifts.

The fabulous photographs were taken by local residents and selected by public vote. The stunning photographs in the calendar provide a wonderful record of the parish as it is today. Wendy Sparrow, the Parish Recorder, has included a history piece entitled ‘Nayland Post Office’.

and the winners are....

The photographic competition to generate images for the 2026 Nayland with Wissington Calendar took place over the weekend of 2nd-5th May.

There were just under 200 beautiful photographs submitted by 35 residents, making selection of just twelve scenes and a cover very difficult indeed; thankfully the choice was made by nearly 40 residents who voted.

The photographs selected were submitted by Matthew Hennings, Darius Laws, Jayne Kennedy, Claire Buller, Sophie Mortlock, Sally Dalton, Nayland House, Mandy Cook, Chellie Tomkins and young photographer Amelie Palmer.

Congratulations and very well done to all.

Thank you to everyone who participated.

Thank you to everyone who entered photographs; there is a wonderful selection for you to choose from.

The photographs have been split into categories for selection – please click on the links (right) to view each category.

Make a note of the numbers of the photographs you wish to vote for and email those numbers through to lorraine.nayland@btinternet.com before midnight on Monday 5th May.

When selecting your favourite scenes please consider selecting from across the categories and consider different seasons are needed as well.

Ideally: 2 Wissington, 3 People & events, 2 Street scenes & buildings, 2 Features, 2 Nature & wildlife, 2 Sunrise & sunset, 3 The river, 4 Parish views. For the 2026 cover image select just 1.

The results of the most popular photographs, which will be included in the 2026 calendar, will be announced on 7th May.

Thank you all for taking part.

The 2025 calendar is available to purchase in village shops; Nayland Post Office, Forget Me Not, Studio B Salon or from 17 Court Street. They are priced £7 and make ideal gifts.

They are also available to purchase online from naylandandwiston.net/calendar where payment is via Paypal and delivery by post.

Alternatively they can be ordered using the order form available here with payment by cheque.

The stunning photographs in the 2025 calendar provide a wonderful record of the parish as it is today. They reflect the beauty of the village, its wildlife and its surrounding landscape.  Wendy Sparrow, the Parish Recorder, has included a history piece entitled ‘Heavy Traffic in Days Gone By'.

The fabulous photographs were taken by local residents and selected by public vote.  There were almost 200 wonderful images submitted in the competition so choosing just 13 was not an easy task.  We hope everyone enjoyed taking part and will enjoy the calendar. The photographs submitted can be viewed below.

Thank you to everyone who took part... whether entering photographs or voting for your favourite scenes.

Here are the images sent in by residents and were voted for by you as your favourites – click to view.

The photographs selected with the most votes were taken by Sarah Amos, Amelie Palmer (age 10), Mandy Cook, John Revett, Darius Laws, John Dalton, Elaine Muskett, Jenny Rix, Tony Fryer, Suki Cohen and Julie Clarke. Congratulations and well done to them!

We hope you like the photographs.... and will consider buying the 2025 calendar when it’s out. It will be available at the Nayland Flower Show on 3rd August.

All the photos were lovely and will be kept as an archive of how the village looked at this time. Some of the other popular images can be seen in the Community Times results pages – click to view.

Thank you to everyone who participated. Do keep taking photographs throughout the year; the competition will be back again next spring.

Annual Calendar Photographic Competition

Thank you to everyone who entered photographs; there is a wonderful selection for you to choose from.

The photographs have been split into categories for selection – please click on the links on the right to view each category. Make a note of the numbers of the photographs you wish to vote for and email those numbers through to lorraine.nayland@btinternet.com before midnight on Sunday 28th May.

When selecting your favourite scenes please consider selecting from across the categories and consider different seasons are needed as well.

Ideally: 2 Wissington, 3 People & events, 2 Street scenes & buildings, 2 Features, 2 Nature & wildlife, 2 Sunrise & sunset, 4 The river, 3 Parish views. For the 2025 cover image select just 1.

The results of the most popular photographs, which will be included in the calendar, will be announced on 8th May.

Thank you all for taking part.

Nayland with Wissington Calendar Photographic Competition

Thank you to everyone who took part... whether entering photographs or voting for your favourite scenes.

Here are the images sent in by residents and were voted for by you as your favourites – click to view.

The photographs selected with the most votes were taken by Amelie Palmer (age 8), Kathryn Niven, Rebecca Gladwell, Patsie Ford, Antony Day, Mandy Cook, Sally Dalton, Gareth Bates and Rachel Hitchcock. Congratulations and well done to them!

We hope you like the photographs.... and will consider buying the 2023 calendar when it’s out. It will be available at the Nayland Flower Show on 6th August.

All the photos were lovely and will be kept as an archive of how the village looked at this time. Some of the other popular images can be seen in the Community Times results pages – click to view..

Do keep taking photographs throughout the year; the competition will be back again next spring.
Thank you

Nayland with Wissington Calendar Photographic Competition 2023

The photographic competition to generate images for the 2023 Nayland with Wissington Calendar took place on 14th-15th May. There were 149 beautiful photographs submitted, making selection of just twelve scenes and a cover very difficult indeed; thank goodness the choice is made by residents!

Visitors to the display on 14th May, and those viewing online over the weekend made their selections. It was not an easy task choosing just 12 scenes from so many lovely photographs but the 50 people that voted came up with a wonderful result.

The photographs selected were submitted by Amelie Palmer (age 8), Kathryn Niven, Rebecca Gladwell, Patsie Ford, Antony Day, Mandy Cook, Sally Dalton, Gareth Bates and Rachel Hitchcock. Congratulations and well done.

You will have to wait for the calendar to see the selected entries but shown here are an example of the other delightful images submitted and on show at the exhibition. As hoped entries represented the different seasons with our range of weather conditions, from glorious sunshine to mist and snow.

Locations ranged from village activities and events such as the Nayland 10K Fun Run, Church concerts, Flower Show and river recreation to parish landmarks, such as St James' and St Mary’s churches. There were a variety of street scenes, views of the meandering river Stour, the countryside and farming views and some interesting architectural and natural features including the beautiful seasonally decorated Post Office window and floral displays within the village. Several people managed to capture spur of the moment scenes, with our feathered and furry residents - the swans and geese on Caley Green, and elsewhere gazing bullocks and frolicking lambs.

Thank you to everyone who participated.

The images selected for inclusion in the calendar are now being inserted in the village calendar which will go on sale at the Flower Show on 6th August.

In the meantime, don’t forget to keep your cameras to hand to capture scenes for next year’s competition.

For those who missed out the photographs submitted can still be viewed by clicking on the links to each section below

The Calendars and the Photographs

A village calendar for Nayland with Wissington has been produced by the Community Council since 2010. Following a suggestion by Hazel Gardiner in 2008 a sub-committee was formed to bring the idea to fruition. Members of the committee for the first calendar were: Hazel Gardiner, Lorraine Brooks, Wendy Sparrow, Jenny Smith and Chris Hunt. More recently the team has included, Hazel Gardiner, Lorraine Brooks, Wendy Sparrow, Trevor Smy, Colin Ramsell, Sally Dalton, Pat Bray.

A photographic competition, open to anyone living or working in the parish, is held each May to generate the photographs for the twelve months and a front cover. For each month the modern photograph is accompanied by an older image and historical information.

The stunning photographs which have been entered in the competitions have made judging very difficult for the professional photographer requested to fulfil this task. The images have been excellent and such a superb reflection of our parish, its character and landscape.

All the entries are on display on the May Bank Holiday following judging, but it is felt that this is insufficient to do them justice so they have been included in the photo albums. Copies of these albums are available online - click on the images to view.

The 2022 Photographic Competition

The photographic competition to generate images for the 2023 Nayland with Wissington Calendar took place on 14th-15th May. There were 149 beautiful photographs submitted, making selection of just twelve scenes and a cover very difficult indeed; thank goodness the choice is made by residents!

Visitors to the display on 14th May, and those viewing online over the weekend made their selections. It was not an easy task choosing just 12 scenes from so many lovely photographs but the 50 people that voted came up with a wonderful result.

The photographs selected were submitted by Amelie Palmer (age 8), Kathryn Niven, Rebecca Gladwell, Patsie Ford, Antony Day, Mandy Cook, Sally Dalton, Gareth Bates and Rachel Hitchcock. Congratulations and well done.

You will have to wait for the calendar to see the selected entries but shown here are an example of the other delightful images submitted and on show at the exhibition. As hoped entries represented the different seasons with our range of weather conditions, from glorious sunshine to mist and snow.

Locations ranged from village activities and events such as the Nayland 10K Fun Run, Church concerts, Flower Show and river recreation to parish landmarks, such as St James' and St Mary’s churches. There were a variety of street scenes, views of the meandering river Stour, the countryside and farming views and some interesting architectural and natural features including the beautiful seasonally decorated Post Office window and floral displays within the village. Several people managed to capture spur of the moment scenes, with our feathered and furry residents - the swans and geese on Caley Green, and elsewhere gazing bullocks and frolicking lambs.

Thank you to everyone who participated.

For those who missed out the photographs submitted can still be viewed by clicking on the links to each section below

The 2021 Photographic Competition

The photographic competition to generate images for the 2022 Nayland with Wissington Calendar took place using online technology again due to the Coronavirus restrictions. We missed seeing everyone in the church hall for what is usually a nice social occasion but the number of entries was again high with just over 150 photos submitted by 29 photographers. 

Thank you to everyone who entered; the standard of the photographs was fantastic resulting a wonderful selection of scenes and subjects for viewers to choose from.

Congratulations to those who received the most votes for their fabulous photographs. They were: Brian Sanders, Elaine Muskett, Luke Speakman, Mandy Cook, Antony Day, Rebecca Gladwell, Stuart Howells, Wendy Sparrow and Justin Dowding.

The benefit of conducting the competition this way means the images are stiall available to view. The photographs were split into categories for selection and the photos can be viewed by clicking on the links

Thank you all for taking part.

The 2020 Photographic Competition

Thank you to everyone who entered a very different competition this year; not to be stopped by the Coronavirus pandemic using the internet enabled the competition to go ahead. This was a great success; there was a wonderful selection of 199 images for residents to choose their favourite 12 scenes. 

This year a number of the photographs entered do not strictly conform to the criteria of‘being 'recognisable as being in Nayland or Wiston’.  However, this was an exceptional year, one where our wildlife played an important part in our lives so the criteria was been relaxed to allow these delightful images to be considered for inclusion for the 2021 Nayland with Wissington calendar.

The benefit of conducting the competition this way means the images are stiall available to view. The photographs were split into categories for selection and the photos can be viewed by clicking on the links

Thank you all for taking part.

Wissington

People & Events

Street Scenes & Buildings

Features:
Architectural & Natural

Nature & Wildlife

The River

Parish Views

The 2019 Photographic Competition

The photographic competition to generate images for the 2020 Nayland with Wissington Calendar took place on 8th May.  There were 128 beautiful scenes submitted, making selection of just twelve scenes and a cover very difficult indeed. 

This year we asked visitors to the display to select their 12 favourite photographs and cover image to include in the calendar and this seemed to be a very popular idea with over 60 of you carefully studying all the images before making your choices.  It was not an easy task choosing just 12 scenes from so many lovely photographs! 

The photographs selected were submitted by Julie Clark, Nicola Thorogood, Joanna Petersen, Graham Wiles, Antony Day, Mandy Cook, Brian Sanders, Lorraine Brooks, Hazel Gardiner, Sally Dalton, Adrian Szabo, Wendy Sparrow and Phil Border.

You will have to wait for the calendar to see the selected entries but shown here are an example of the other delightful images submitted and on show at the exhibition.  As hoped entries represented the different seasons with our range of weather conditions, from glorious sunshine to mist and snow.  Locations ranged from village activities and events such as the Nayland 10K Fun Run, Church Fete, Open Gardens and erecting the village Christmas tree to parish landmarks, such as St James' and St Mary’s churches.  There were a variety of street scenes, views of the meandering river Stour, the countryside and farming views and some interesting architectural and natural features including the remains of the Mill wheel at Wiston and a vintage tractor parked outside the Surgery.  Several people managed to capture spur of the moment scenes, and our feathered residents - the ducks, swans and Gordon, our resident goose on Caley Green. 

The 2018 Photographic Competition

The photographic competition to generate images for the 2019 Nayland with Wissington Calendar took place on 7th May.  There were 148 beautiful scenes submitted, making selection of just twelve scenes and a cover very difficult indeed. 

The judge, Geoff Meadowcroft, was impressed by the marvellous variety of picturesque views and village activities that had been represented and the interesting compositions captured.

The photographs selected were submitted by Sue Pilgrim, John Milbank, Graham Wiles, Antony Day, Mandy Cook, Will Hitchcock, Lorraine Brooks, Hazel Gardiner, Diane Leach, Maggie Ryan and Helen Walder

You will have to wait for the calendar to see the selected entries but shown here are an example of the other delightful images submitted and on show at the exhibition.  As hoped, entries represented the different seasons with our range of weather conditions, from glorious sunshine to mist and snow.  Locations ranged from village activities and events such as the Nayland 10K Fun Run, Church Fete, Open Gardens and erecting the village Christmas tree to parish landmarks, such as St James' and St Mary’s churches.  There were a variety of street scenes, views of the meandering river Stour, the countryside and farming views and some interesting architectural and natural features including the carvings in St James’ and the footbridge at Pop's Piece.  Several people managed to capture spur of the moment scenes, and our feathered residents - the ducks, swans and resident goose on Caley Green . 
The images selected for inclusion in the calendar have been matched up with interesting old images of the village and historic detail is being added by Wendy Sparrow. 

The Annual Calendar Photographic Competition : 2017

The photographic competition to generate images for the 2018 Nayland with Wissington Calendar took place on 1st May.  There were 130 beautiful scenes submitted, making selection of just twelve scenes and a cover very difficult indeed. 

The judge, Geoff Meadowcroft, was impressed by the marvellous variety of village activities and picturesque views that had been represented and the interesting compositions captured. The photographs selected were submitted by Graham Wiles, Maggie Ryan, Julie Clark, John Dalton, Hazel Gardiner, Mike Hunter, Justin Dowding, Lorraine Brooks, Mandy Cook and Wendy Sparrow.

As hoped entries represented the different seasons with our range of weather conditions, from glorious sunshine to mist and flood.  Locations ranged from village activities and events such as the Street Fayre, Church Fete, Open Gardens and Court Knoll Archaeological Dig to parish landmarks, such as St James' and St Mary’s churches and Caley Green.  There were a variety of street scenes, views of the meandering river Stour, the countryside and farming views and some interesting architectural and natural features including the horseshoe weir and the footbridge at Pop's Piece. Several people managed to capture spur of the moment scenes, such as a vintage car travelling through Mill Street, the ducks and resident goose being fed on Caley Green and traffic negotiating floods on the by-pass. 

The Annual Calendar Photographic Competition: 2016

The photographic competition to generate images for the 2017 Nayland with Wissington Calendar took place on 2nd May.  There were 138 beautiful scenes submitted, making selection of just twelve scenes and a cover very difficult indeed. 

The judge, Geoff Meadowcroft, was impressed by the marvellous variety of village activities and picturesque views that had been represented and the interesting compositions captured. The photographs selected were submitted by Graham Wiles, Anna Boon, Anne Spencer, Hazel Gardiner, Mike Hunter, Sybil Wade, Lorraine Brooks, Sandra Gibbons, Wendy Sparrow, Julian Baker and Mandy Cook.

As hoped entries represented the different seasons with our range of weather conditions, from glorious sunshine to mist and flood.  Locations ranged from village activities and events such as the Church Fete, Open Gardens, Flower Show and Remembrance services, to parish landmarks, such as St James' and St Mary’s churches and the Pound House.  There were a variety of street scenes, views of the meandering river Stour, the countryside and farming views and some interesting architectural and natural features including the horseshoe weir and Anchor bridge. Several people managed to capture spur of the moment scenes, such as a helicopter visiting the Anchor Inn, harvesting the crops and scenes of traffic negotiating floods on the by-pass.  The goose who has taken up residence by Bear Street bus stop was also a popular subject.

The Annual Calendar Photographic Competition: 2015

There was a excellent display of photographs for this year’s competition to generate images for the 2016 Nayland with Wissington calendar. One hundred and twenty four beautiful scenes were submitted for judging, making selection of just twelve scenes very difficult indeed.

The judge, Geoff Meadowcroft, felt the quality of entries improves each year and was impressed by the marvellous variety of village activities and views that had been represented and the interesting compositions captured. The selected photographs were submitted by Graham Wiles, Anne Spencer, Nigel Evans, Trevor Smy, Hazel Gardiner, Mike Hunter, Lorraine Brooks, Antony Day, Wendy Sparrow and Oliver Hughes, one of our young photographers.

Following the judging in the Church Hall on 4th May, the doors opened for viewing. It was a very pleasant afternoon with visitors stopping to chat and have refreshments.

Tha calendar is now being assembled and will be available to buy from 8th August at the Flower Show.

The Community Council are grateful to the calendar team and helpers for their commitment to this project. 

Residents are reminded to keep their cameras handy to take photos for next year's competition. With all the attractive scenes within the parish, aspects of village life and variations in weather, seasons, and so on the scope for capturing different compositions is considerable.