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Daily Record
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Lanarkshire couple who bonded over badminton are still a perfect match 60 years on
Martin and Winnie Smith first met while playing the sport in the early 1960s, and were married in the town's South Parish Church on July 2, 1965. An East Kilbride couple who met on the badminton court are still the perfect match 60 years later. Martin and Winnie Smith first met while playing the sport in the early 1960s, and were married in the town's South Parish Church on July 2, 1965, with the reception at the Torrance Hotel in the Village. Martin worked at Rolls-Royce while Winnie was a maths teacher at Claremont High School for many years. The couple have two daughters, Fiona and Lynn, and two grandchildren, Ross and Cara. When they were young, Ross and Cara were up every day before and after school, demanding "magic cut" apples, toast and the "house special" - noodles. Now they are always on call as chauffeurs and tech support. Although they met playing badminton, their real passion has always been sailing. On their yacht, Freelance, they've sailed all up and down the west coast of Scotland. When they are not out sailing, they enjoy tending their garden or playing bridge. Joining them at their home in East Kilbride to help them celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary was South Lanarkshire's Provost Margaret Cooper, who presented the couple with flowers and a certificate on behalf of the council. And Deputy Lieutenant for Lanarkshire, Dr William Morrison Young, was also on hand to present them with a certificate from King Charles to mark their achievement. If you would like the Provost to attend a diamond wedding or 100th birthday please get in touch with the Provost's Office. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
Scoop
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
2025 Auckland Photo Day – North Shore Grandmother's Capture Beats The Odds
Press Release – Auckland Festival of Photography Auckland Festival of Photography's annual 24-hour day in the life of Auckland – TāmakiMakaurau competition took place over 24 hours Friday 6th to Saturday 7th June, with the hundreds of entries submitted adding to an archive of more than 15,000 unique images of Auckland – TāmakiMakaurau taken since the competition began. Sarah, a grandmother and avid photography enthusiast, says 'Can't believe it, it was such a fluke that I was there, as my daughter was stuck in traffic Friday afternoon and asked me to go and pick up my grandson, who is 11 years old after his rugby practice at Silverdale Rugby Club, so I wasn't expecting to be there and I didn't use my DSLR as I didn't have it with, this was taken on my phone!' Our judge's comment: 'A everyday scene of a child after a sporting event in Auckland's North Shore, the photographer capturing a fleeting image of this kid's journey. The composition is excellent: lots of angles and geometries, shades of green and the child's posture, as if burdened by the expectations of what the day might hold. The sign on the nearby container saying, 'You Can Do Anything', while a cherry picker and a sewer sit on the upper frame add a touch of humour and depth.' Judges for the 2025 Auckland Photo Day were Alex Burton, Photojournalist, Janette Dalley, Director Visuals, Freelance and Federico Monsalve, former editor D Photo Magazine. Jiongxin said 'This photo was taken at Hobsonville Point, on Saturday morning after the market in the morning, this was a family moment being shared with a 'selfie' of the group. I like the group scene and it's a photography moment, so it's really good to win this prize' Judge's comment: 'Candid and relaxed, this image demonstrates a good command of technical skills. It stands out as an excellent example of street photography, capturing a moment that invites the viewer to ask questions — about the scene, the people, and the unfolding story. The judges appreciated how it reflects the rich multicultural character of the City of Sails.' Nathan said 'I run this event, Motor Sport Club from University of Auckland at Smales Farm, Takapuna, it's a car fan meet up where everyone enjoys looking at these classic motors, I was documenting the event, and this one was a spur of the moment shot of this awesome car'. Judge's comment: 'Shows strong lines and clever use of framing and colour to incorporate both people and car' Congratulations to the winners and those selected in our annual Top 30 collection for Auckland Photo Day. We hope you enjoy the judge's picks. If you want to be the judge you can vote in our People's Choice prize for your favourite photo from the judges long list, they selected these from all entries and so it's your turn to pick your favourites. The announcement of 2025's Auckland Photo Day winners marks the end of 2025's successful festival, which included more than 85+ online, in venue and outdoor exhibitions across the region, including many exploring the 'Sustain' theme. Some exhibitions continue this weekend Festival events and activities can be found on our calendar.
Scoop
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
2025 Auckland Photo Day – North Shore Grandmother's Capture Beats The Odds
Auckland Festival of Photography's annual 24-hour day in the life of Auckland - TāmakiMakaurau competition took place over 24 hours Friday 6th to Saturday 7th June, with the hundreds of entries submitted adding to an archive of more than 15,000 unique images of Auckland - TāmakiMakaurau taken since the competition began. Sarah, a grandmother and avid photography enthusiast, says "Can't believe it, it was such a fluke that I was there, as my daughter was stuck in traffic Friday afternoon and asked me to go and pick up my grandson, who is 11 years old after his rugby practice at Silverdale Rugby Club, so I wasn't expecting to be there and I didn't use my DSLR as I didn't have it with, this was taken on my phone!" Our judge's comment: 'A everyday scene of a child after a sporting event in Auckland's North Shore, the photographer capturing a fleeting image of this kid's journey. The composition is excellent: lots of angles and geometries, shades of green and the child's posture, as if burdened by the expectations of what the day might hold. The sign on the nearby container saying, 'You Can Do Anything', while a cherry picker and a sewer sit on the upper frame add a touch of humour and depth.' Judges for the 2025 Auckland Photo Day were Alex Burton, Photojournalist, Janette Dalley, Director Visuals, Freelance and Federico Monsalve, former editor D Photo Magazine. Jiongxin said "This photo was taken at Hobsonville Point, on Saturday morning after the market in the morning, this was a family moment being shared with a 'selfie' of the group. I like the group scene and it's a photography moment, so it's really good to win this prize" Judge's comment: "Candid and relaxed, this image demonstrates a good command of technical skills. It stands out as an excellent example of street photography, capturing a moment that invites the viewer to ask questions — about the scene, the people, and the unfolding story. The judges appreciated how it reflects the rich multicultural character of the City of Sails." Nathan said "I run this event, Motor Sport Club from University of Auckland at Smales Farm, Takapuna, it's a car fan meet up where everyone enjoys looking at these classic motors, I was documenting the event, and this one was a spur of the moment shot of this awesome car". Judge's comment: "Shows strong lines and clever use of framing and colour to incorporate both people and car" Congratulations to the winners and those selected in our annual Top 30 collection for Auckland Photo Day. We hope you enjoy the judge's picks. If you want to be the judge you can vote in our People's Choice prize for your favourite photo from the judges long list, they selected these from all entries and so it's your turn to pick your favourites. The announcement of 2025's Auckland Photo Day winners marks the end of 2025's successful festival, which included more than 85+ online, in venue and outdoor exhibitions across the region, including many exploring the 'Sustain' theme. Some exhibitions continue this weekend Festival events and activities can be found on our calendar.
