Good Afternoon
A warm and sunny day, at last; too nice to be inside!
First of all: Just in case you no longer wish to receive the newsletters please just email to (info@garstangcameraclub.co.uk) and let us know – sorry no unsubscribe!
Many thanks to all members who managed to attend the recent software and editing session on Wednesday 25th May. Judged, we thought, to be a success.
These ‘get-togethers’ will now be called Members Evenings. As discussed, Lewis and I would like the members to come up with an itinerary/agenda for these ‘evenings’; many thanks to those members who have already emailed in with their thoughts and suggestions! These will mainly be around skills and techniques and, where possible, going out with cameras! If you couldn’t make the last evening but would like to contribute some ideas, please email in using info@garstangcameraclub.co.uk.
Further members evenings have been ‘pencilled’ in for:
June 22nd and June 29th
July 13th and July 20th
August 10th and August 17th
Arts Centre at 7.30pm
One of the ideas discussed last Wednesday was a way of notifying members of any events they may wish to attend for photographic reasons! So, if you have any suggestions email them in and I’ll include them in the newsletter. Tim will also open a new page on our website and add them periodically to the website – probably monthly. This new page will have a link from the Information page. This will then ‘build-up’ a historical list of events throughout the year, so we could re-visit in 2023.
So, from Maurice: This Sunday, 29th May, Preston Caribbean Carnival, from 12 noon. The route will begin at Moor Park, down Deepdale Road, towards the city centre, left into Meadow Street, St Paul’s Road, Sedgewick Street, and return to the park via North Road and the Garstang Road entrance. And it’s free!
From Greg:
Cartmel Races – https://cartmel-racecourse.co.uk/whats-on/
Stock car Club – http://www.wartonscc.co.uk/
Steam Fair – https://www.steamheritage.co.uk/steam-rallies-and-events/region/north-west
World Fireworks Championship Blackpool – https://www.visitblackpool.com/things-to-do/events/world-fireworks-championship-blackpool/
Gresgarth Hall: Garden created by Lady Arabella Lennox-Boyd and winner of Historic Houses Garden of the Year: Judges’ Choice Award 2020.
Caton, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 9NB
Open February to November on the second Sunday of the month. it’s a great place for various aspects of photography from landscapes to macro with seasonal interest throughout the year.
Greg says: it’s worth making the point that what we’re after are events with “photo opportunities” they’ve spotted as distinct from events we might be going to – if you catch my meaning. For example, the steam events I spotted were on roadside bill boards. I might not go but another member might be interested.
So…. “Keep your eyes open for events that might be of interest to the membership.”
Thanks Greg!
Attached to this newsletter are 3 items:
- A reminder of the new competition rules
- The new ‘season’ programme for 2022/23
- The Competition Table for 2022/23
All these 3 are also on our website – many thanks here to Tim. Check out the new ‘screen image’, the Chairmen’s choice of Stan’s image.
New competition rules: these apply to rule 3 and rule 4 as discussed at the AGM. They are, we think, self-explanatory but if in doubt just be in touch.
The new ‘season’ programme: as you will see this is from September 7th through to May 17th 2023. Amongst these dates there are many interesting presentations/talks, the judging of competitions, ‘Battles’ (new one from New Zealand – we are now international!) and 8 members evenings and 3 workshops. Many thanks again to John for putting this together. Just to remind everyone John has retires from the committee so we are still looking for a Programme Secretary – training and lots of help will be given so don’t be shy to apply!
The Competition Table: again, we think self-explanatory, but email if you have any questions. Please note: Last dates for entry. If you are thinking of entering any prints and you are considering using Garstang Fine Arts for mounting them, please be aware that Sharon (from Fine Arts) needs 2 weeks’ notice. So, for example, if you are entering a print for The Environment Cup, last date for entry is 9th November, so the print will need to be with Sharon by Wednesday 26th October. (I’m sure if you are a couple of days late, she will make every effort to complete the task).
However please note! EVENTS CUP. The last destination is Blackpool Zoo on September 25th. PRINTS from Blackpool Zoo; Unless you print your own image(s) and mount them yourself, it will be too late to take them to Sharon for the ‘last entry’ of 28th September.
Mounting cost: I’ve been to chat with Sharon about the price. As with everything, all prices have increased! Prices for a 40 x 50 mount will be £6.50 and a mount for a 40 x 40 will be £5.85; these prices reflect a 11% rise (just for the club). so, not too bad, considering! Anyway, it’s the best I could do!
Message from John:
I made contact with Pat Hansell last week as it was Bill’s anniversary.
She has asked me to dispose of a few more items of kit.
There is a Nisi Filter box containing a 10 stop ND filter and frame.
An LED light that can be attached to a camera by the hot shoe and another Portable Multifunctional LED Light.
If anyone is interested, please contact me by email. Thanks. john@johnmoxham.co.uk
Well, that’s all folks and don’t forget email in with any ideas.
Cheers
Mike and Lewis
Garstang Camera Club 