This unique competition allows participants nearly a month to create their Aquatic Art Boxes at Pond College, culminating with the final whistle on 27th March at 5 PM. If a water feature leaks within the 24 hours following the deadline (from 5 PM on 27th March to 5 PM on 28th March), stewards will investigate and may disqualify the entry.
📅 Entries Close: 27th February 2025, 5 PM
(Reach out if you want an invitation) WhatsApp “Invitational” to +44 7703 190605
📅 Hard Stop Tools Down Tidy Deadline: 27th March 2025, 5 PM
📍 Location: Pond College, Northamptonshire NN12 8LQ
🔥 Mark “The Pond Advisor” is coming out of retirement for this special Aquatic Art Showcase!
Now in its fourth year, the Pond Advisor Invitational brings together creativity, craftsmanship, and passion for garden water features like never before.
Who’s Taking the Challenge This Year?
Newcomers to the competition:
💧 Mark “The Pond Advisor” – building something never seen before and documenting his entire process from a fresh perspective.
💧 Toby Hutchins (Aquascape Sales Manager) – bringing his industry expertise into the competition.
💧 Mark Marshall & Stephen Neath – delivering skills learnt over the years of industry and innovation to their builds.
💧 Charlotte will lead a team of 🔰 Shield Maidens—🪓 axe throwing may be involved!
(Reach out if you want an invitation) WhatsApp “Invitational” to +44 7703 190605
Previous Winners Returning:
💧 Luke Burgess – Our 2023 Winner and former judge/referee 2022, will he take the title twice?
💧 Luke Everitt & Tom Shadwell – are returning to defend their Peoples Choice titles from 2023.
💧 Urban Perincic – Last year’s Artist’s Choice & Best Illumination Winner is back to claim the prize once more!
Competition Details:
✅ Open to individuals or teams.
✅ One month to design, build, and refine your entry.
✅ Hard stop on 27th March at 5 PM – features must be fully running with no water loss!
✅ Evening Illuminations – See the water features come alive under the lights.
✅ Judging & Public Voting:
• The full judging panel will be revealed on 27th March at 5 PM.
• Public voting opens at 5 PM on 27th March – everyone will have a chance to vote for their favourite on the website!
✅ Winners Announced on 29th March at 11 AM
Are You Ready to Take on the Challenge?
📣 Join the conversation: #AquaticArtLive #PondAdvisorInvitational
This is your chance to be part of something truly unique. Don’t miss out!
