The Annie’s August Calendar was created to celebrate hope and community, inspired by our love of sunflowers and the idea of bringing people together. It started as a small project, the brainchild of one of our directors, the fabulous PR guru Nicola Rowley, and quickly grew into a collection of beautiful images from participants across the country.
In March, we started selling sunflower seeds, encouraging people to grow their own sunflowers. We also asked our supporters to share with us photos taken of sunflowers during the summer. Then, in July, we had the idea of creating a calendar, so we could share all the fabulous photos… and raise money for The Chronicles Of Hope.
We had 73 entries… and are delighted that not only are our twelve winners featured in the months of 2026… but all other entries can be found on the extra page…January 2027.
A huge thank you to all who entered photographs, and all the sunflower fields across the country who shared our competition flyers with their visitors.
To buy the calendar visit our online shop HERE
Our Judges
Roz Chandler
Roz Chandler has been a flower farmer for over 15 years, and is the founder Of Field Gate Flowers. She is a trainer and mentor, and she’s active on Instagram as “Cut Flower Farmer & Florist, Weddings, Events, Mentor, Author & Podcaster,” with over 227K followers.
Field Gate Flowers is based on the banks of the River Ouse across Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, and Buckinghamshire. They specialise in natural-style floristry using British-grown, seasonal blooms and serve areas including Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, London, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, and the Cotswolds. Their services include wedding flowers, funeral flowers, a flower shop, wholesale, corporate work, courses & workshops, and even subscriptions and DIY flower buckets.
Find Roz:
instagram www.instagram.com/fieldgateflowers
Facebook www.facebook.com/fieldgateflowers
Brett Harkness
Brett Harkness is a celebrated photographer whose work spans luxury weddings, editorial portraiture, commercial campaigns, and photographic education. With over two decades behind the lens, Brett has built a reputation for combining authentic emotion, cinematic lighting, and elegant composition to tell enduring visual stories.
Brett Harkness is widely respected in the photography world for both his work and his teaching, which made him an ideal judge for the Annie’s August Calendar Competition. With over two decades of experience, he’s known for his ability to capture genuine moments with technical precision and creative flair. Through his workshops and training, Brett has helped countless photographers refine their craft and develop a sharper eye for light, detail, and storytelling. His practical approach and appreciation for authentic imagery meant he was perfectly placed to choose photos that reflected the real heart of the competition.
Find Brett:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brettharknessphotography
Welcome to Chronicles of Hope!
We are still in the process of setting up our charity to help young people struggling with the reality of ill parents or carers.
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