Afternoon All
 
Sorry for the delay in this week’s newsletter but been too busy in the garden this morning – I desperately needed to have a bonfire, amongst other tasks. My pyrotechnics are now over, for now, and other ‘jobs for the weekend’ had to be addressed; I’ve now peaked so time to send out this communique! 
Now, if you read nothing else, please note there is NO meeting this coming Wednesday the 26th June – I’m away but normal service will resume the following Wednesday the 3rd July. 
I’m pleased to announce summer has arrived, the temperature topped 20 degrees yesterday in our garden and according to the BBC all is hot and sunny for at least 48 hours next week – as they say, enjoy! 
Many thanks again to all for last Wednesday, another success. Stan for his short recap and talk on portrait photography and to all who teamed-up’ with the ‘guests.’ Although we had 8 ‘guests’ (15 the week before) there were several on holiday, working or said they couldn’t attend and 2 dropped out. And, also many thanks to our ‘models’ – in no particular order, Florence (accompanied by delicious cakes), Paul, Judith and Mike – all very much appreciated! 
I’m pleased to announce that we have a new member – Janice Graham – who joined the club on Wednesday last – a big welcome to you Janice!
 
Notices:
 
Portraits: One of our models, Florence, Stan’s granddaughter, is very keen to see any images taken of her during last Wednesday’s ‘Get Off Auto’ session. If any members have taken any, Florence would be very keen to see them; please send to Stan at stanley.pearson@talktalk.net also, if anyone wanted some feedback from Stan on the images, they only need to contact him and ask.
 
Events Cup – Reminder. Our 4th destination for this summer, what? already! Chester Zoo; Either Wednesday 10th July OR Saturday 13th July. Please don’t forget you can only pick one of the days. Distance is approximately 69 miles – 1 hour 25 mins. Further details to follow. 
On Saturday I had a phone chat with a David Evans, Managing Director of South Planks Farm, Garstang Rd, Preston, PR3 5AB 
As a result, he sent me the email below; if anyone is interested, please contact David directly – thanks.
 
Hi Mike, 
Nice to speak with you, as discussed, we are looking for some help with editing and enhancing of existing photographs. 
Preferably we would want the following: 
Local person with driving licence 
Can work flexible in house from our office (South Planks Farm, PR3 5AB) 
Proficient with Photoshop and any other photo enhancement softwares 
Can create, merge and enhance photos to create a realistic proposed perspective of materials and settings for home interiors and landscape environment. 
Let me know if you need any further details or have any questions.  
Many thanks,
 
Long Exposure: Stan is looking for any long exposure images to add to his talk on that subject. If any members have such images and are willing for Stan to use them, could they please send them to Stan at stanley.pearson@talktalk.net
 
Up and coming programme of events:
 
Wednesday June 26th: No meeting
 
Wednesday July 3rd: work in progress.
 
Wednesday July 10th: no meeting; Possible ‘Events Cup’ 4th destination at Chester Zoo.
 
Saturday 13th July: Possible ‘Events Cup’ 4th destination at Chester Zoo.
 
Wednesday July 17th: Get Off Auto – Presentation on composition and then a practical session outside the Arts Centre and/or down by the river and sports field.  
 
Wednesday July 24th: Get Off Auto – Presentation and practical demonstration on software editing.
 
Wednesday July 31st: work in progress.
 
That’s all folks and please if you have suggestions/thoughts especially meeting contents during the summer, just email in or chat to me. 
Enjoy the lovely up and coming weather,
 
Cheers
 
Mike