Alternative Decathlon Photography Competition Winners
The Club’s online ‘Alternative Decathlon’ photography competition proved to be a soaraway success with over 1,000 entries received. Campers competed for the star prize of an Elddis touring caravan from the Xplore range plus a whole host of other goodies. However, there could only be a limited number of lucky winners. Here they all are with their entries! Thanks to everyone who entered.
prize: Elddis Xplore 504 Caravan (sponsored by Elddis)
winner: Stuart Marlow
The Marlow family (Stuart, Sam & Max) take delivery of their brand new Elddis Xplore 504 caravan from: Rob Quine, Elddis' Managing Director (left) Jon Dale, The Camping and Caravanning Club's Senior Communications Manager (centre-right), and Rachel Moncrieff, Elddis' Marketing & Communications Manager (right)
1st prize: £100 to spend on camping or caravanning accessories at the winner's chosen Elddis retailer
1st prize winner: Claire Hughes
Claire sent us this lovely image of her daughter proving her mettle! We love this beaming, only-too-happy-to-help little camper, loading up with sleeping bags to take to her pitch (and we love her pink wellies too!).
2nd prize: 3 nights at Eskdale in a camping pod
2nd prize winner: Molly Hollman
Molly sent us this great photo of her father and son enjoying some rough and tumble on their camping holiday.
3rd prize: 6 pairs of Hi-Tec Boots
3rd prize winners: Natasha Campe, Gwen Taylor, Sara Kuijen, Dawn Hopgood, Debbie Webb and Ben Dickinson
1st prize: RAC Sat Nav up to the value £150
1st prize winner: Helen Clarkson
Attention! We loved this picture sent in by Helen – the army theme really captures the spirit of adventure that camping can bring.
2nd prize: Limited edition Scott Jacket and Pennon
2nd prize winner: Heather Dilks
Heather sent us this great picture of a little boy in pursuit of exploring the rock pools to see what he can find; bet he finds a crab or two!
3rd prize: 6 pairs of Hi-Tec Boots
3rd prize winners: Vanessa Smith, Lesley Bristow, Nat Davies, James Stanford, Anna Rayne and Natalie Moss
1st prize: Family holiday to France, including ferry crossing, courtesy of the Club's Carefree Travel Service.
1st prize winner: Helen Ogle
This picture sent in by Helen, shows that even on a dreary day, there’s still lots of fun to be had in the great outdoors!
2nd prize winner: Rachel Rowand
We liked this picture sent in by Rachel, which was taken on a gorgeously sunny day - perfect for some freestyling action!
3rd prize: 6 pairs of Hi-Tec Boots
3rd prize winners: Tara Nash, Katherine Smith, Jacqui Sclanders, Ruth Slatcher-Ball, Justin Parker and Steve Maynard
1st prize: £500 of Hi-Tec footwear
1st prize winner: Fiona Haward
This winning image will bring back memories of playing leapfrog in the school playground! Thanks for sending it in Fiona!
2nd prize winner: Rose Tabberer
Concentration is key! Rose sent us this lovely picture of two children crossing a river, and what lovely reflections too!
3rd prize: 10 pairs of Hi-Tec Boots
3rd prize winners: Ian Goucher, Marina Wilson, Kate Smith, George Tabberer, Jo Clue, Linda Gregory, John Gregory, Di Coke, Alex Taylor and Janet Tankard
1st prize: Family tickets to Merlin Entertainment Attractions
1st prize winner: Duncan Nagle 
There’s nothing better than a scone with jam and cream to put a smile on your face – thank you for sharing Duncan, a winning shot!
2nd prize: Family tickets to Merlin Entertainment Attractions
2nd prize winner: David Pope
What a beautiful beaming smile - we particularly like the cool shades!
3rd prize: One week pitch at Ravenglass Club Site and ticket to Muncaster Castle for a family of four
3rd prize winner: Alice Thomason
1st prize: 2x VW Campervan Tents courtesy of The Monster Factory
1st prize winner: George Scott and Lucy Richards
They would definitely get our gold medal, as long as they don’t drop the toilet roll! Great to see the well-loved family pets getting into the Alternative Decathlon spirit. Thanks to George for this great photo.
Camping is all about bringing people together – and this fantastic picture of members all pulling together to get the caravan set up ready for all the adventures of a camping holiday is the perfect example!
2nd prize: A Dog House Tent courtesy of The Monster Factory
2nd prize winner: Amanda Cass
3rd prize: A Tent Finder courtesty of The Monster Factory
3rd prize winner: Katy Heather
1st prize: An off-peak week in a Club Exclusive Lodge
1st prize winner: Stuart Marlow
Stuart sent us this wonderful picture of children deep in conversation. If only we knew what it was that they were discussing…..
2nd prize winner: Stuart Buckle
We really like this picture sent in by Stuart. I wonder what it is they find so interesting…. maybe they’ve spotted the Loch Ness Monster.
3rd prize: 7 pairs of Hi-Tec Boots
3rd prize winners: Ed Simpson, Ruth Carnegie, Kathryn Topping, Janet Mock, Keith Daniels, Carol Boyles and Dan Ward
1st prize: A four-night mid-week break in a Luxury Yurt and Brackendale Spa day for two people thanks to Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
1st prize winner: Joy Salt
What a smiley butterfly!! We love this shot taken by Joy, a definite winner!
2nd prize: University of Derby's Devonshire Spa Day courtesy of Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
2nd prize winner: Amy Gonzalez
The perfect day for a brightly coloured butterfly to spread its wings, thanks Amy!
3rd prize: 5 pairs of Hi-Tec Boots
3rd prize winners: Gareth Owen, Sarah Rigg, David Fish, Martin Faulkner and Michelle Gorman
1st prize: An annual family pass (4 people) to Gulliver's Theme Parks with a night in new hotel in Warrington when it opens with an exclusive meeting with Gully Mouse on the day of their visit.
1st prize winner: Melissa Kane
There’s nothing better than a few drinks with man’s best friend…
2nd prize: Camping Pod for two nights at Bellingham Club Site
2nd prize winner: Carol Graham
We definitely think that these two have the right idea when it comes to relaxing on a camping holiday!
3rd prize: 10 pairs of Hi-Tec Boots
3rd prize winners: James Hodgson, Denise Sansum, Bob Clark, Keith Chambers, Fiona Gullis, Susan Atter, James Brown, Ian Jefferson, Ross Underwood and Lya Thomas
1st prize: Drayton Manor Theme Park Family Annual Pass, worth £280
1st prize winner: Pam Johnson
Spot the imposter! We’ll start to get worried if he starts to ‘baa’.. Thanks for sending us this image Pam, it really put a smile on our faces.
2nd prize winner: Peter Pond
Thank you for your photo Peter. This sheep definitely looks at home in his countryside surroundings.
3rd prize: Belgrade Theatre Membership and a family ticket to this year's Panto!
3rd prize winner: Linda Curtis
