Morning All

Lytham!
Well, Mike (Hollinate) and I bravely seized the opportunity for an evening shoot in Lytham, only to discover that autumn had apparently arrived several months ahead of schedule. The weather treated us to a delightful combination of wind, cold, and the occasional icy shower – just enough to remind us why sofas were invented.
Undeterred, we managed to capture some wonderfully dramatic skies, with brief appearances from the sun that seemed to last about as long as our Prime Minister’s promises! I even resorted to black and white photography, partly for artistic reasons and partly because colour seemed to have packed up and gone home.
In a desperate search for signs of life, we took a drive around town, but Lytham appeared to have been abandoned. Whether everyone was indoors keeping warm or had simply migrated south for the winter remains unclear.
We did encounter Stan, who had ventured down the slipway, possibly in pursuit of some long-exposure masterpieces. However, after assessing the conditions, he declared it was far too cold and announced he was heading home, in his car, for a piece of toast. Frankly, that may have been the highlight of the evening.
Those who wisely chose to stay at home in front of the television, with a hot drink and functioning central heating, probably made the better decision.
Still, photographers are an optimistic bunch. Onwards and upwards – and hopefully warmer and drier – to the Fleetwood Wrecks next Wednesday!

Notices:

The next Events Cup destination – Appleby. 53 miles – 1 hour and 6 minutes
Dates either Thursday 11^th June OR Saturday 13^th June
Unique Event!
Appleby Horse Fair: Held annually, 6^th June until the 10^th June, this historic gypsy and traveller gathering features horse parades, river bathing, and a vibrant market. It attracts thousands of visitors and is one of Europe’s largest horse fairs.
For the reason above I’m going on the Saturday – it may be quieter!
Parking: Broad Close Car Park, Appleby-in-Westmorland CA16 6QR, UK. Takes cash or Payby Phone app. I think no contactless!
Boundary map attached. Good luck!

Summer outing: The Fleetwood Wrecks: Next Wednesday, 10^th June
34 minutes, 18 miles. FY7 6FN
I suggest we meet at Kirkland Memorial Hall, The Avenue, Churchtown, Garstang, PR3 0HR at 6.30pm and car share where appropriate.
If we leave at, say 6.40pm, we’ll be there for 7.15/20pm.
If you can’t make this time, you can obviously make your own way there and meet up with us.
There is a high tide at 7.50pm.
Weather: light rain showers and a moderate breeze; so, another warm summer evening then eh!
Mainly due to the weather forecast and a high tide I shall be wearing wellies! I thought I would let you know.
In addition to the wrecks there is the Fleetwood Marsh Nature Reserve – possible wildlife images?

Up and coming programme of events:

Wednesday 10th June – Club outing to the Fleetwood wrecks

Thursday 11th June – Possible Events Cup visit to Appleby

Saturday 13th June – Possible Events Cup visit to Appleby

Wednesday 17th June – Club outing to Skippool Creek, details next week.

Wednesday 24th June – Show and Tell. An opportunity for members to show their images taken from the 4 outings since Wednesday 27th May.

Sunday 28^th June – An invitation to attend a preview of an exhibition shown by Peter Frankish who, if you remember, raises money for St. Catherines Hospice. This is on from 2pm – 4pm at the Arts Centre. All members are cordially invited to pop along and see this exhibition.

Wednesday 1^st July – Camera course: the first of 4 weeks, more details in the next newsletter.

Short and sweet today, eh!
That’s all folks and see you Wednesday at The Fleetwood wrecks!

Mike