Morning All

Sorry, long newsletter, lots going on!

Notices:

Message from Madeline – Arts Centre
The next exhibition in the Music Room is the Groups Exhibition where you can showcase all the fabulous things you do.
Pictures, paintings, embroidery, performance photographs, anything you fancy to best advertise yourselves to potential new members.
So, we need some photographs folks! Say, 6” x 4” or similar size to pin up or put around our poster.
If you have any please bring them in on Wednesday. Or, if you haven’t and want to get some printed Timpson’s in Garstang do a printing service for this type of print size. If you take them to him on a USB stick, he will print them for you. The club will reimburse you for costs involved.
Madeline also says – Hanging is any time after 4pm on the 7th February, Monday 9^th in the morning, Tuesday morning and evening and of course anytime when your group meets if that’s easier.
Any questions? Email me on info@garstangcameraclub.co.uk or phone on 07340 314408, thanks.

Coffee morning
The camera club is hosting a coffee morning, in the Arts Centre, on Saturday 14^th February – St. Valentines Day!
As usual, we are looking for cakes etc. to sell on the morning. It’s going to be busy, so, whilst you are writing those cards, please get baking/cooking and contribute something edible. Please let Mike know so we can organise accordingly – ta!

Next internal competition: The Humanity Cup
Description of images: People in all environments, activities and emotions. People or people-related connections must be the focal point. More than one person may be included.
Last date for entry: 11.02.26
Date of competition: 11.03.26

L&CPU: The Annual Club Print & Projected Image Competitions on 7th & 8th March 2026
We, as a club, are entering PDI’s only, if you wish to enter any prints that’s up to you.
So, we need at least 5 photographers to take part.
If you are interested PLEASE email in and we will co-ordinate accordingly.
Maximum number of entries per photographer is 4 for the open PDI and 2 for nature. Please do not submit more than this.
The club can enter up to 16 in the open and 8 in the nature PDI sections.
We need at least 5 members to enter each of the open and nature sections for the club to make an entry in that section. An individual may enter only 1 section if they wish, or both sections.
These entries to the club email before midnight on Saturday February 8th please. (This will give Lewis time to meet the L&CPU entry deadline)
Maximum file sizes 1600 x 1200 pixels AND 2MB, otherwise the system will not accept them.
Colour space sRGB.
Photos entered into previous L&CPU competitions are ineligible and likely to be rejected so please enter new work.

Calendar Images: Reminder!
As already mentioned, and to repeat! We have been tasked, again, to produce images for the 2027 calendar!
Boundaries: Focused where possible on Garstang and immediate surroundings; however, any images considered between Lancaster in the north, Preston in the south, Blackpool in the west and Abbeystead/Bleasdale in the east. This should give us plenty of opportunity, so please start thinking and snapping!
So, this means that the scope has now widened! Please get out and about, in the fullness of time, so that we can offer a great selection to the Arts Centre committee. All images submitted will be shown and voted upon on Wednesday 13^th May and the selected top 36 will be sent to the Arts Centre committee for their final selection of 12/14 for the calendar.

Challenge – another reminder!
A winter’s scene! Or as near to it as poss!
Any image, colour or black and white, which will portray a wintery picture.
You can enter as many as you want, within reason! The deadline for the ‘Show-and-Tell’ will be Wednesday 25^th February, so that gives us all just over 4 weeks and the BBC weather predicts ideal conditions coming up, next week, end of!

Message from Dom – thanks!
Dom says: An old of contact of mine has re-started Falconry Photoshoot again for 2026.
The link and dates are listed below.
All the dates listed and now at Leighton Hall. However, we will be looking at new dates being added throughout the year at different locations but for now here are the new dates for 2026 at Leighton Hall.

Sunday 29th March
Sunday 12th April
Friday 29th May
Sunday 31st May
Friday 31st July
Saturday 1st Aug
https://www.wildlifephotographeruk.co.uk/falconry-photography-workshop
Should you wish to book please complete the form as it is limited spaces on a first come first serve basis, thanks, Ashley Barnard Photographer.

Coffee duty this Wednesday:
Coffee and tea duty for this coming Wednesday is Brenda and Ian – many thanks in advance!

Up and coming programme of events:

Wednesday 4^th February – for the first half of the evening we have an AV presentation by Sue and Adrian titled ‘Photography with a difference.’
For the second half we have a talk from John showing a further assortment of his old images which he has been collecting over the years, mainly from the 50’s and 60’s.

Wednesday 11^th February – First half of the evening is a talk by John on using some aspects of Lightroom Classic and Photoshop and, following the coffee break, Paul H. is giving a talk on his latest trip to Iceland.

THURSDAY 12^th February – 4-Way ‘GLAM’ Battle; Judge: James Hardy CPAGB, LRPS, DPAGB, AFIAP, LRPS;
Competition between Garstang, Lancaster Photographic Society, Arnside and Silverdale Photography Club and Morecambe Camera Club.
Graham, from Morecambe writes:
The date of the battle is Thursday 12th February, commencing at 7:15pm in Heysham Library, Heysham Road, LA3 2BJ.
There is a small car park to the right of the building as you face the main entrance. There’s also plenty of on-street parking on Heysham Road and Knowlys Road.
If you arrive before 7pm, the main entrance will be open – after 7 entry and exit is via the side door next to the car park.
I shall be going and I have 2 spare seats! If you are interested, please get in touch ASAP!

Wednesday 18^th February – Jane Goodall, via zoom, on ‘Family Photoshoots.’
Jane writes:
This presentation is packed with practical hints, tips, and real-world advice on photographing families on location in every season — from bright summer days to crisp winter light.
I’ll cover how to work with natural light, handle shy or reluctant children, keep dads engaged, and make sure everyone stays happy, relaxed, and fully charged throughout the shoot.
We’ll look at the dos and don’ts of family clothing choices, how to get the most out of your time on location, and how I tell a visual story that results in a meaningful book for the family.
I’ll also dive into the technical nitty-gritty behind creating strong images and share the key secrets that turn a good family photoshoot into a truly successful one.

Wednesday 25^th February – Garstang Camera Club v Rangiora Photographic Society Battle. Followed by ‘Show and Tell’ challenge: Winter scenery. Plus, other items – a busy meeting!

Phew. that’s all folks and see you Wednesday!

Mike