Parish News

The team behind the Forest of Bowland Diamond Anniversary Photography competition are encouraging people to get out and about with their cameras once again this summer.

Tony Lund, Partnership Manager with the National Landscape Unit explained, “This is an important year for the Forest of Bowland. Work has begun on renewing the multi-year plan which guides how the National Landscape is managed, we want people to have the opportunity to contribute their thoughts about what makes this unique area so special . There will be a formal consultation later in the year when people will be able to comment on the draft plan.

Tony continued, “Before that and to help us with our thinking about what makes the Forest of Bowland so special, we’re encouraging people to submit a photograph which sums up the essence of Bowland for them – their “Best of Bowland”. An image often captures far more than words on their own and it gives you a great excuse to explore the area or revisit a spot you already love to take a picture you want to share. Although we won’t be judging images, we’ll be entering all submissions into a prize draw as a thank you for taking part. And, if you can’t get out with your camera over the summer, you can enter an image you already have.”

Photographs can be submitted online via the Forest of Bowland National Landscape Partnership website where full details are available.

Closing date for submissions is Monday 15th September 2025.

Prizes for the draw have been kindly donated by members of the Forest of Bowland Sustainable Tourism Business Network and the Forest of Bowland National Landscape Partnership, and include:

• Gift voucher from Orchard Glamping
• Gelato shop voucher from Farm on the Fell
• Herbal Medicine Books from Pendle Plant Craft
• Pack of nature-inspired greetings cards by Helen Briggs
• Forest of Bowland Champion Species products