Afternoon All
 
A big thanks to Stan for last Wednesday’s talk on freezing the action and long exposure and for all members having a go, with cameras, down by the river, despite the chilly conditions!
 
‘Get Off Auto.’ Talk/presentation 
In case you didn’t know we have had a great response to the this. So far, to date, 15 people have requested to be part of it. Plus, I’ve had 4 people saying they are very interested in joining our club; I have, of course, invited them to join us on this Wednesday as well – so I think we could be in for a very busy night! 
I’ll give a little introductory chat, followed by Stan giving a talk on aperture, shutter speed and ISO. Following the talk, there will be a practical session, weather permitting, around the area and down by the river. We have a plan B should the weather not play ball! The idea of the practical is to take images illustrating the effects of different apertures and shutter speeds, in theory! 
Then a coffee/tea and biscuits break, free to all, giving us time to mingle with everyone and emphasise the social aspect of the club, and then a final thank you to all and a challenge for next week! 
My feelings, just saying! 
This is a chance, maybe, to attract new members; it’s not a hard sell at all but I always believe new members are the life blood of any club ‘cos not only do they swell the numbers but, possibly, will bring new ideas and thoughts and perhaps skills to our club. And, of course, widen the social aspect of the club. 
I think, it is very important that we make our visitors welcome and they never feel isolated. We will accommodate them sat at tables, as we have been doing recently, with at least one club member at each table. If a visitor is stood alone, please go over and talk to them. Ta! 
Paul, Ian, Robin, Maurice and Stan have all kindly offered to help 2/3 of our ‘guests’ each during the practical session. If anyone else feels they can help in this regard please email me, it would be greatly appreciated. 
I’m really thankful to all and anyone who helps out on the above and I’m sure it will be a great success!
 
Notices: 
Events Cup – Our 3rd destination for this summer, Eycott Hill Nature Reserve, Monday 17th OR Saturday 22nd. Please don’t forget you can only pick one of the days. Distance is approx. 66 miles, just over an hour. 
Latest weather forecast? Unsurprisingly, for both days, ‘light rain showers and light winds’ – your choice! 
For full info please visit: Eycott Hill Nature Reserve | eycott hill cumbria | Eycott Hill 
Cumbria Wildlife Trust: https://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk  › eycott_hill 
Eycott Hill Nature Reserve is the perfect place for low level walk or wildlife adventure! A… 
Location: Near Berrier, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0XD 
Getting there by car: 
From the M6 junction 40 follow the A66 towards Keswick. After approximately 11km/7 miles turn right, signposted Hutton Roof (look out for the Sportsman’s Inn from the A66), take the next left, signposted Hutton Roof, Berrier and Whitbarrow. Follow this road for 2.5km/1.6 miles through the hamlet of Berrier, the reserve and car park are on the left hand side. 
Good luck to all!
 
Up and coming programme of events:
 
Wednesday June 12th: The first ‘Back to Basics – Getting off Auto’ presentation by Stan and Mike.
 
Monday June 17th: First possible day for the Events Cup 3rd destination at Eycott Hill Nature Reserve.
 
Wednesday June 19th: Feedback, discussion and further support, if needed, from the first ‘Back to Basics – Getting off Auto’ presentation and ‘show and tell’, the good, the bad and the indifferent!
 
Saturday June 22nd: Second possible day for the Events Cup 3rd destination at Eycott Hill Nature Reserve.
 
Wednesday June 26th: work in progress!
 
That’s all folks and please if you have suggestions/thoughts just email in! 
Enjoy the sun when it makes an appearance!
 
Cheers
 
Mike