The annual Bridgewater Jerry Photography Competition launched on World Asthma Day on 6 May. The launch signals the start of cooler months and time for fog and photo enthusiasts to polish up the camera lens!

A collaboration between Bridgewater’s Café Connections and Bean 2 Brew, sponsored by Asthma Australia, the Bridgewater Jerry Photography Competition aims to promote keeping well and healthy in winter. Each year the quality and quantity of submissions grows.

Moira Davidson from Café Connections says the venue is no ordinary café. “It’s a place for local community members to come together and have intentional conversations about making a more positive and connected space to live,” says Moira.

“It is our goal to show that there is beauty to be found in our community that should make us all proud, and the competition is about celebrat­ing one of our most iconic assets.”

The competition is also a unique opportunity for raising awareness about getting asthma-ready for winter. “When Jerry is here, asthma season is near,” says Asthma Australia Tasmanian Coordinator Jess Tyler. “What better reminder to get asthma-ready for the winter season than a massive rolling fog bank, bringing with it the cold weather?”

The competition is now open and closes on the 8th August. An event to announce the winners will be held in Asthma Week in September, which will feature guest speakers and past winners and their works.

To enter, visit www.facebook.com/cafewithadifference. Entries may be submitted by message or by posting them as a comment on any post.