Afternoon All
Sorry but the newsletter is a little later than normal ‘cos I’ve been out and about!
Many thanks to all members that came to the members evening last Wednesday and taking part in the ‘Then and Now’ task and other topics!
I thought it was productive, enlightening and interesting!
A message from Maurice:
The Southport Air Show: unless you want some competitive shots and have to spend the day getting in and out of Southport plus parking fees etc. you can get a good(ish) view from the coast at St. Annes. Depending where the aircraft are housed, we’ve seen them overhead many times. The best one is Blackpool in August….and it’s free!
A message from Stan:
On Sunday 18th September, Longridge will hold a Soap Box Derby which is a potential photographic opportunity for club members.
https://www.longridgesoapboxderby.co.uk
Additionally, I have agreed with the main sponsor to photograph the event for them and they have asked me to cover specific parts of the Derby. After giving it some thought, it would be better if we had one more photographer. I am therefore looking for a volunteer from our club to team up with me.
There will be a maximum of 30 Soap Box teams. At approximately 3-minute intervals teams will run in each of the following time slots:
10.00 to 11.30
12.30 to 14.00
15.00 to 16.30
The last time slot may be restricted to the 10 fastest Soap Box teams.
The course will consist of a start, jumps, water baths, bone-shakers, chicanes and finish. Our 2-man photographic team will be given special access to the course at certain points but will need to wear Hi Viz jackets, which I will provide, and strictly comply with the rigorous health and safety requirements.
The sponsor would like to ensure that all Soap Box teams are photographed. Hence, during the first run (10.00 to 11.30) I will photograph all Soap Box teams starting and the volunteer would photograph all Soap Box teams finishing.
For the 12.30 to 14.00 and 15.00 to 16.30 runs, the volunteer would be free to choose any part of the event from start to finish to photograph
After the event we would edit our photographs and exchange all images by Friday 23rd September. I would then filter the combined set to eliminate duplications etc and then send to the sponsor.
Please ask members to email me if they wish to volunteer to join me and be part of the 2-man photographic team.
Please contact Stan directly; Stan’s email: stanley.pearson@talktalk.net
Possible dates for the diary:
July
Potential Photography Opportunities
9th & 10th July, Saturday and Sunday: Southport Air Show.
16th & 17th July, Saturday and Sunday: Great Ecclestone Show;
17th July, Sunday: Events Cup outing to Holker Hall; details to follow next week.
17th July, Sunday: The Lancaster Grand Prix (cycling) will return to Williamson Park; Women’s and men’s races over 14.5km in the countryside in the Lancaster district.
Member’s Evening
Wednesday 13th July: very interesting things being planned – details to follow. You will need to bring your camera.
Wednesday 20th July: hopefully, following on from the previous week!
That’s all folks
Mike and Lewis
Garstang Camera Club 