Winner of the photo competition announced

Trevor Sims of Lavant Road in Chichester is the lucky winner of the Graylingwell Park photo competition. Trevor's striking picture of wild poppies encapsulates the essence of Graylingwell Park and will now be used in future advertising and marketing.

Tracy Shepherd, sales advisor at Linden Homes, recently presented Trevor with his first prize, a cheque for £1000, at the development.

Emily Nesbit, Head of Sales & Marketing at Linden Homes, says: "We want to involve members of the public in the scheme as much as possible and launched the photo competition as one of the ways of doing this. Graylingwell Park is all about 'limitless living' and we were absolutely delighted with the quality of the entries.

"Trevor's wild poppies photograph, which was taken near Goodwood, has a limitless feel about it; the vibrant colours combined with dynamic depth of the field reflect the beautiful environment surrounding Graylingwell Park. You get a real feel of an English summer's day with this picture."

Trevor, a retired horticulturist, has lived in Chichester for 28 years and is a member of the Chichester Camera Club. He says: "We have a lot of poppies in the area and it is a sight we associate with the countryside and the wonderful landscape we live in. I felt my photograph would work well for Graylingwell Park which not only has a beautiful semi-rural setting but includes energy and environmental conservation to ensure it will be good for years to come. My wife Pam and I are impressed with the scheme and are following its development with interest".

The second prize of £500 went to photographer Kate Hopewell-Smith of Chetwode for her picture of her daughter Kia with a starfish. Emily says:  "We have excellent beaches near Graylingwell Park and this lovely picture captures beach life without being clichéd.  It's a beautiful subject with striking colours and strong composition." Kate says: "I feel this photograph sums up the idea of young children enjoying the freedom to explore the beach."

Julie Rooker, a housewife who lives in West Ashling, Chichester, was awarded the third prize of £200 for her delightful photograph of pigs at a nearby farm. Emily says: "This is a memorable picture that symbolises country life and captures the character of the herding pigs." Julie adds: "I love walking and particularly enjoy the wildlife in this area.  When I came across these pigs near Funtington I just had to take their picture."