Morning All
Quite a busy coffee morning yesterday, we managed to take £86.90 – that’s half a speaker!!
Many thanks to all those who managed to contribute some lovely cakes and those who had the time and opportunity to pop in and spend some money!
Also, thanks to Sue, Elaine and Robin for giving up their Saturday morning to help out – ta!

Notices:
Events Cup.
The first Events Cup ‘round’ is upon us, what already!
The destination is Stanley Park and Marton Mere and the 2 dates to choose from are Tuesday 22^nd April OR Saturday 26^th April. Just to reiterate, you must choose only one date to take photographs. In next week’s newsletter I will attach a map showing the boundaries for the visit.

AGM
Hopefully you will have noticed that the AGM is to be held soon! This gives you, the members, an opportunity to put forward any ideas or thoughts you may have with regard to the running of your club.
If you have any suggestions please email in (info@garstangcameraclub.co.uk) and we can put it on the agenda. This is your chance to influence the direction of our club to hopefully change and/or improve what we offer!

Challenge!
Just a quick reminder!

Wednesday 21^st May – Members Presentation Evening. Presentation of certificates and trophies. Please speak to Freda for reservations!
The cost this year is £17 per member.
This is our end of season social and presentation get together
Many thanks to members who have already put their names down!

Gardens
Below is from the Art Centre group. This is open to all non-members.
Full day coach trip: Eggleston Hall Nursery and Garden, Barnard Castle: “The secret garden of the north.”
Plus: Winton Park Gardens, on the banks of the river Eden and although less than 30 years old this garden is a “must see” stunning example of a garden created from scratch.
The above is planned for Thursday 29th May 2025 and is priced at a very competitive price of only £42.50pp, including lunch.
It is an 8am pick up at Windsor Road (Library).
Not only does it sound an interesting trip, it may inspire the photographer in you! Well, it’s just a thought and it is something different.
If you are interested, please contact: Janet Sharp 01524 793225, by Tuesday 22^nd April

Lee Metcalf:
Lee has offered to do another Lancaster evening/night walk open to 8 members. It will be taking in, amongst others, Lancaster Castle, The Priory Church and St. Mary’s Gate.
The proposed day/date is late April, certainly after Easter. Lee is charging £10 per person, cash!
If you are interested, please let me know ASAP so that I can organise. Like I’ve mentioned, it will be only available to 8 members on a first-come first served basis.

Wildlife photos:
If you have any wildlife, fauna or flower images of the Millennium Green area in Garstang or nearby surrounding area, Mike (Hollinate) would be interested ‘cos they are up-dating the advertising. If so, please send them to me on info@garstangcameraclub.co.uk and I will forward them on – thanks.

Message from a Louise Jackson:
I have a Praktica LB2, 3 lenses and a flash. I wondered if any of your members would be interested at no charge or maybe a donation to the Camera Club?
I have attached some images from Louise, if you are interested; if so please contact me and I will pass on her contact details to you.

Coffee Duty:
Coffee and tea duty for this coming Wednesday 16^th April is Barry and Ian. Many thanks in advance!

Up and coming programme of events:

Wednesday 16th April: Anything Goes Cup, judging is by Simon Ray.

Wednesday 23rd April: Members Evening; a talk by Stan ‘My journey to plant photography’ and a talk by Lewis, after the break, titled ‘A tale of 3 Countries.’

Wednesday 30th April: The clubs AGM. See above

Wednesday 7^th May: Steve Proctor: ‘Live.’ Talk titled: The Wildside.

A digital presentation of images of natural life taken over the last 8 years in both the UK and abroad. Subjects range from invertebrates through to the largest of land mammals and many in between.

That’s all folks….
Cheers

Mike