Thanks are due to Louise Hill for conquering the elements to come and judge the 30 monochrome prints submitted for the John Hughes Trophy.
There were 15 entrants and it was heartening to see new members featuring so highly.
The outcome was



HC The Rough and the Smooth by Terry Mann
HC Ghost Train by Carlos Vrancken
HC Vicars Close by Keith Prior
HC Starburst by Judy Longthorn
C The Gossips by Judy Longthorn
C Lisbon 2012 by Mike Gardner
C Bridge Over Rio Arade 2012 by Mike Gardner
C Threading Beads by Brian Sherwin LRPS
C Over the Water by Albert Watts
C The Guardian by Carlos Vranken