Afternoon All

Late today ‘cos Dave and I have been out photographing the Lancaster Cycling Grand Prix in rural Lancashire – sunny and warm it wasn’t! best described as autumnal, we nearly had to wear gloves. Of course, this afternoon, since we left, the sun has come out and it is almost warm! Hey ho!

Message from Stan

A friend of a neighbour is selling a Leica camera.

He’s called Russ and his number is 07788866634 and he’s looking for £240.

I do not know Russ and hence I cannot vouch for him or the camera.

See attached images. If you are interested, please contact Russ directly – cheers.

Bowgreave Care Home

If you remember, we asked members to submit images which the care home may like. Lewis sent 51 images to Sheron (Hall, Service Officer). Sheron replied saying ‘What a great response from the camera club.’ She will make the photograph decisions and let us know – thanks to all.

Message from Ian Mulroy (Exhibition Coordinator, Lytham St Annes Photographic Society).

Photoshow 2023

The Lytham St Annes Photographic Society is celebrating its 75th year of which the annual Photoshow is an integral part.

Photoshow is one of, if not ‘the’, largest photographic exhibitions in the Northwest of England and features 300 large prints and a continuous projection of 328 digital images.

Entrance is FREE and there’s plenty of FREE parking around the church hall and in neighbouring streets.

Opening times are Monday to Friday 10am to 7pm; Saturdays 10am to 5pm; Closed on Sundays.

Photoshow opens on Saturday 5th August and closes on Saturday 19th August at 2pm.

The venue is the Drive Methodist Church Hall which is situated at the junction of Clifton Drive South and East Bank Road, St Annes. FY8 1ND.

It’s a 5 minute walk to St Annes Square and a 1 minute walk to the Promenade from the exhibition.

We look forward to seeing you. See attached flyer.

Message from Sarah Keast

Lewis, I blame you! Oh, and what lenses do you have please, struggling to decide.

I am seriously looking into selling my Canon set up, 7D mk2, 100-400, 24-105, 180 macro, 11-20ish wide, tubes n extender, etc etc. Drop me a line if interested; sarah-keast@hotmail.com

Looking at the Olympus OM DE1 mk3, think I got the letters right, still pondering lenses. So many options! Anyone got any recommendations or input?

Or other recommendations for lighter weight, not too expensive kit?

If interested please contact Sarah directly – cheers.

Message from Si

Soap Box Derby – Longridge. Sunday 17th September, Start Time 10am

Anyone going or thinking of going? If so, Si would like to come along and join in. Please email in and let me know and we will see what we can organise – cheers.

Garstang Show

As we are sure you are all aware we will have our usual ‘stand’ at Garstang Show on Saturday 5th August. If any member would like us to display their prints please bring them to the Arts Centre on Wednesday 26th July – 2 or 3 per member would be great – cheers!

Up and coming programme of events:

Wednesday 19th July: Club outing to Scorton; Park in Scorton and meet outside the Priory Café at 7.30pm. Plenty to ‘take’ in and around plus later possible light trial photography from the M6 bridge – long exposure photography – sun sets at 9.30pm.

Wednesday 26th July: Presentation and images from Stan and Mike about an outing on Thursday 13th July at Southport Hillside Golf Club plus other items scheduled; Also, if you went to Brockholes and would like to show some/any images please bring them along to ‘show and tell.’ Same applies to next Wednesday’s Scorton visit, again ‘show and tell.’ We have had a few of these ‘show and tell’ presentations lately and they are proving very successful, entertaining and valuable for members. Don’t be shy, have a go!

Wednesday 2nd August: Details to follow.

Saturday 5th August – Garstang Show. Please don’t forget we will have a stand at the show and we look forward to welcoming you all throughout the day! AND, The Garstang Show is the FINAL Events Cup Destination. More details will follow later.

That’s all folks

Mike and Lewis