See the winners for Tadley’s cute cat photography competition 2025, in support of Basingstoke Cats Protection

An annual cute cat photography competition held in Tadley has showcased the best-looking felines in the area.

But there could only be one purrfect winner.

All 88 entries were displayed at the Basingstoke Cats Protection fair at the Allen Ambrose Centre on Saturday, March 29, and the public voted for their winner on the day.

David and Marion Canning, who started the competition nearly 30 years ago, said this year has been one of the best yet.

The winners were:

Visitors Choice: Kat Wayne, first prize. Cat Yasmin Tadley.

Lindsay and Robyn Taylor, second prize. Cat Smith.

Kerry Collisson, third prize. Cat Milli.

Best in Show (chosen in advance by Mr and Mrs Canning) awarded to Tracy Hopgood. Cat Nandor.

This year’s winning photos will feature in the 2026 calendar.

With the entry costs, added to sales of last year’s calendars and donations from Bucklebury man Terry Allwood who sells plants, Mr and Mrs Canning raised almost £400 for Cats Protection.

They presented a cheque for £365 to the cat welfare charity at the show – as some people made their donations directly to the charity.

Mr and Mrs Canning, ex-wedding photographers in Tadley and Aldermaston, began the competition nearly 30 years ago.

They started by picking up the three best photos people brought to the fair and awarded prizes.

But over time, the project grew into what is has become today.