Morning All
Hope you all remembered to put the clock back one hour!
5-Way Battle
Many thanks to Stan and his team for selecting the 15 images we have entered into this ‘Battle’ and for showing the selected ones last Wednesday.
Just to remind everyone this ‘Battle’ is between the following Camera clubs/photographic Societies of Garstang, North Fylde, Poulton, Lytham and Bispham.
The date is Thursday 10th November starting at 19.30
It will be held in Poulton at the following address: Poulton PS, Methodist Church Hall, Queensway, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 7ST.
The judge will be Nick Hilton EFIAP DPAGB BPE5.
We have had the following message from Christine Storey Hon Sec Poulton PS:
“To assist us with our arrangements for seating and catering we are asking our local clubs if they can give us a rough idea of how many members are likely to attend the 5 Way Battle on November 10th”. So, if you are planning to go, PLEASE email in to Mike or Lewis ASAP or speak to us at the next meeting on this coming Wednesday 2nd November.
It would be really good to support the club and have a great opportunity to meet other photographers and we are sure a car sharing system and/or lifts can be arranged.
A few reminders
- Wednesday 2nd November, we have a presentation by Lilliana Alani titled ‘People, Places and Faces. This will be available via zoom so if you wish to have a zoom invite please email to Mike or Lewis.
- Wednesday 9th November is the last date for entry, prints and DPIs – Environment Cup – Landscapes, architecture, dereliction, sculptures, street art, environmental issues, and transport. People and animals must show scale or add to; not focal point.
- Wednesday November 9th – Justin Garner – we have a presentation on Macro photography – This will be available via zoom so if you wish to have a zoom invite please email to Mike or Lewis.
Competition; Interested? Just a thought….
In November’s issue of the ‘Focus Magazine’ there is a photograph competition titled ‘Bowland Through the Seasons’ that “captures the beauty and opportunities this outstanding area has to offer year-round”.
These may include landscapes or wildlife images, or people enjoying activities in the area – whatever captures Bowland at its best through every season.
First prize is a two-night stay at Laythams (low season).
Closing date: Monday 21st November.
For further information visit www.forestofbowland.com and click on Forest of Bowland AONB Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Then click on ‘News’ and scroll down ‘Beautiful Bowland Photo Competition.’ All the details are there.
Audio system!
The other day a friend of Robin’s came out to the Arts Centre to look at the audio system.
Having spent some time looking at what we had, the end result was that the amplifier we had wasn’t working and basically was beyond repair.
He promised to get in touch with a person called Martin, who he very highly recommends, and was certain would be able to fix the system.
Well, Martin spoke to Robin on Thursday and has given us the following quote:
New amplifier £250 and labour £100 = total of £350
I’ve spoken to Hilary (who is in charge of the Arts Centre) and they would be willing to pay half (£175).
So, having contacted the committee, we have agreed to go ahead to fix the audio and so our contribution, from club funds, will be £175.
Martin is very hopeful that the ‘loop’ system will work and we will be able to use the 4 speakers that are around our meeting room. No more bringing in your speakers Adrian!
Martin is coming to the Arts Centre on Thursday 17th November to do his magic and, incidentally, he was the person who originally set the system up in the first place, so fingers crossed!
That’s all folks
Mike and Lewis
Garstang Camera Club 