Morning All
Many thanks to everyone who managed to enter our 2nd internal competition, The Environment Cup, judged last Wednesday by Will Stead.
I am sure we all enjoyed the evening, and learnt from it, and appreciated Will’s time and trouble appraising of each image. He described each photograph giving positive feedback as well as how, in his opinion it could be improved.
Notices:
Our Christmas tree
Our ‘tree’ will be in position in St. Thomas’s Church on Thursday 5th December, ready for the festival on the Friday 6th & Saturday 7th.
Huge thanks here to Freda and Maurice for all their hard work in putting this together.
Please, if poss, visit the church during the 2 days and take a look and post a picture to Freda!
35mm film Camera Equipment looking for new home.
The info below from Mandy Knot, who emailed our Facebook page: Images attached.
This all belonged to my late uncle who died at the age of 95 earlier this year. He was a keen amateur photographer and I understand most of this was popular when released on to the market.
I do not think it is worth much and would really like it to go to someone who can use it and will appreciate it.
I can provide more photos and description if anyone is interested in any of it.
Mandy says: I am in Lancaster. Please DM me via Facebook Messenger to discuss. If you can’t do this email me and I’ll pass on your interest!
- Camera (35mm) – Canon AE-1 Program
- Lens in case – Canon 35mm 1984 Olympic Games edition FD 50mm 1:18
- Lens in case – Canon Zoom FD 70-210mm 1:4
- Lens in case – Hoya HMC Wide-Auto f=28mm
- Camera flashgun – Vivitar Zoom Thyristor 3500
- Filter – Hoya 52mm PL-CIR
- Lens Hood – Hoya Multi Lens Hood 58.0s
- Lens Hood – Hoya Multi Lens Hood 52.0s
- Filter holder screw fitting – BDB 46/44mm Filter Yellow X244mm
From Claire:
25% off with coupon code TEN.
It is now ten years since the publication of the first fotoVUE title, Photographing the Lake District by Stuart Holmes, and despite a very difficult time for publishers we are still here.
To mark this occasion, all books can be bought with a 25% discount using the coupon code TEN at the checkout.
Please share this coupon code with friends. This is good until the 10th December. Just search for the fotoVUE shop online.
The Garstang Victorian Christmas Festival:
The Garstang Victorian Christmas Festival will take place on Monday, December 2 and Tuesday, December 3, 2024 from 6–9 PM. Photo opportunity especially for the 2026 calendar.
As mentioned last Wednesday Julie Holden has asked if we could submit images to her as she would like to use them for advertising the event as well as images for the record.
If you want, PLEASE submit any images to me, as soon as poss, preferably by Wednesday 4th December, on info@garstangcameraclub.co.uk and I will collate them and send to Julie. Many thanks.
PLUS: I’ll show the images during members evening on 11th December. If you want them to be shown anonymously just let me know, it’s no problem.
The Arts Centre website:
New images are needed, from members, to put on the Arts Centre website.
If you look at the website there are images there but they are out of date.
So please, submit up to 6 images of your own you would like to display and I’ll co-ordinate them and send them to Vanessa. Please send any images in now.
Many thanks to those members who have managed to find the time!
Wednesday 11th December: Members Evening.
Please bring your camera and tripod!
Photographing Garstang Christmas lights and long exposure images.
We’ll be out and about taking images of the great Christmas lights display in and around Garstang; another photo opportunity for the 2026 calendar!
I anticipate going out in teams of 2 or 3, but individually if you want. I’m sure members with the most experience will be willing to help others with only a little/no knowledge of photographing in subdued lighting! If it’s raining so much the better – I think!
Saturday 14th December:
Coffee morning! This is the last coffee morning of the year and let’s hope it is without incident! Please bring along anything edible – it all helps to add funds to our coffers!
Wednesday 18th December:
Creatures and Plants of the World Cup:
Last date for entry is 18th December.
Any real creature or plant that was alive or was once alive. No toys, sculptures, nothing artificial and no people.
Wednesday 18th December:
Christmas meeting/quiz; social evening. LAST ORDERS! Email today if you want to join us – bookings close at midnight!
Many thanks to everyone who has booked with Freda and looking forward to the PPP event!
If you have the chance a raffle prize would be most welcome and many thanks to members who have already donated!
Coffee/tea duty:
Sorry, can’t remember who is on the rota for next Wednesday – but, thanks in advance!
Up and coming programme of events:
Wednesday 4th December: Paul Mitchell: Via Zoom. Woodland Walks.
Paul writes: ‘Woodland Ways’ This talk centres around some of Paul’s favourite woodland locations including Burnham Beeches, Savernake Forest and various locations throughout the UK. Paul’s talk is fully illustrated with digitally projected images and prints made throughout the four seasons.
Wednesday 11th December: Members Evening – Photographing Garstang Christmas lights and long exposure images. See above.
Wednesday 18th December: Christmas meeting/quiz; social evening
Wednesday 25th December: No meeting
Wednesday 1st January: No meeting
Wednesday 8th January: Via Zoom, Ruth Grindrod: Colour, Tones & Textures
Phew!
That’s all folks and see you on Wednesday.
Cheers
Mike
Garstang Camera Club 