Start 'em young - from Lytham St Annes PS
Brian Crawford, Exhibition Co-ordinator for Lytham St. Annes P.S. (LSAPS), organised a photographic competition for local school children.
Pupils in Years 3 – 6 at Heyhouses Endowed C of E Primary School were able to enter the competition by taking photograph to illustrate ‘Why I enjoy living in Lytham St Annes’. . . . .(continued)
A Happy Result for the WEBSITE (22/7/2010)
EARLIER NEWS - Friday 21st May -Whalley Primary School are planning a whole week (beginning 12th July) devoted to the history of photography and cinema and are looking for someone who could go into the school for a day and spend time with each of the four infant classes - please email Drew Spencer.
The announcement above drew two responses and KEN GEDDES was finally the one who helped them out. He has emailed to say...I gave four x 45 minute talks last Thursday (15th July) to four different age groups on the early history of photography, some modern photographers and how to take better pictures. The children were a credit to themselves and their school. Attentive, interactive, friendly and perfectly behaved. Interestingly, the school has a good number of digital camera and computers and the older pupils do photography as a part of their studies. A most interesting day. Best regards, Ken Geddes. Thank you Ken.
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Members of Sale Photographic Society completed the Manchester to Liverpool Charity bike ride on Sunday 30th May. As a result over £500-00 was raised for charity.
I would like to add names if someone can email them in!
Publicity - Charity - Fun (Exhaustion?) -
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PAGB DISTINCTIONS - L&CPU SUCCESSES
Our congratulations to the following L&CPU Club members who were
successful at the PAGB adjudications in April 2010
PRINTS
Chris Carter, Chorley PS CPAGB
Ray Davies, Isle of Man PS CPAGB
Janet Servante, Isle of Man PS CPAGB
David Wilkinson, Bury PS CPAGB
Kathryn Scorah DPAGB, Wigan 10 MPAGB
DPI
Lee Kitchingham, Grange PS CPAGB
Bernadette Kitchingham, Grange PS CPAGB
NEW NOTE:We would like to present the awards at the
Delegates Meeting on July 3rd at Kirkby. Please let us know if you can attend.
St Helens CC’s Tony Glover at World Expo 2010 in China!
St Helens Camera Club member Tony Glover has been accepted as one of 10 photographers to represent Liverpool at the World Expo 2010 in China. The project, designed by Davies Community Films on behalf of English Heritage, invited people living in and around Liverpool to enter a photo competition. Tony was one of those chosen and was asked to create images by photo shoot, having 10 set themes, in and around Liverpool. An unexpected feature was that they all had to use a 12M compact camera, shoot in jpeg, landscape and no manipulation save cropping!
The images will then be turned into short AVs to represent the city of Liverpool. They will be shown in the Liverpool Pavilion at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai, which takes place from 1st May to 31st October. Liverpool is the only English city to be represented at the Expo and 70 million people are expected to attend.
Above you can see Tony’s Reflections of Liverpool which won him the place and on the right one of his shots for the presentation - Iconic Rock. You can view Tony's Expo 2010 images here. 25 April, 2010
Look at IOM PS website for more information
FIAP Distinctions Awarded - March 2010
This year the change in criteria resulted in a record number of applications for FIAP Distinctions, where a total of 75 were awarded to English workers. Of those, the following 11 are known to be in the L&CPU region.
Our congratulations to you all.
If there are any others, please do let us know.
EFIAP Bronze
John Sixsmith (HoylakePS)
AFIAP
Paul Bentley (Southport PS) - Joan Blease (Warrington PS) - Tremaine Cornish (Bebington PS)
Graham Dean (Darwen CC) - Rob Evans (Bebington PS) -Diana Magor (Hoylake PS)
Brian Magor (Hoylake PS) - Noel Morgan (Chorley PS) - Austin Thomas (Wigan 10)
Geoff Smith (Poulton le Fylde PS)
The North Mersey Inter-Club Print Challenge....
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.....is an annual battle between Crosby, Formby, Maghull and Ormskirk.
Hosts this year were Formby and the judge was the L&CPU Treasurer Gordon Jenkins APAGB who acquitted himself well, as usual, making “informative and constructive comments in his friendly, knowledgeable, easy style”.
The final score was Maghull Photography Club 41, Crosby 35, Formby 34 and Ormskirk 30 and Gordon presented the Warren Trophy to Maghull's Chairman, Doug Bennison.
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The winning print, "In Memoriam", seen here, was another success for Jill Ledwidge, Maghull’s Secretary. The second place image was also from Maghull; Sandra Bennison’s “Liverpool One”.
Nantwich CC Exhibition Opening
8th March 2010 - Over 70 people gathered at Nantwich Museum on Monday to see our President, Christine Widdall open the Nantwich CC Exhibition. The Mayor of Nantwich was there together with other councillors and members of the Museum Trust. Nantwich CC President John Dodd paid tribute to Events Secretary Wray Douglas for his staging the exhibition and thanked the Museum curator, Anne Wheeler before handing over to Christine to open the exhibition.
Christine praised the quality of the work on display and emphasized the importance of continuing the print tradition at a time when the digitally projected image was so popular. Her first week or so in office had been a busy one – this was the third event she had presided over.
Do call in to see the exhibition, which is open until Saturday 8th May; the excellent standard of work at Nantwich and the delightful museum gallery will mean you will be well rewarded. Poster also see EVENTS
Grange & District PS now have a new website: www.grangephotographicsociety.co.uk
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Our President - elect Christine Widdall has produced a captivating book about Saddleworth. Featuring (of course) her evocative photographs it also has a text about the folklore and history of Saddleworth and a foreword by Joe Cornish.
All profits from sales will go to Christies Hospital.
You can find out more about this beautiful book on Christine's website, directly at Blurb or here.
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Print Results -PDI Results - NCPS Website - NCPS Blog
Why Not Try AV?
Julie England has been in touch, telling us how they are raising the profile of AV at Joint Fylde PS (Poulton, Hassra, Lytham and sometimes Bispham and Fleetwood). They held a tutorial evening in October run by Julie together with Ron Davies, Ray Wilson and Barry Colquhoun. This was followed up last week with a non-competitive evening where each of 5 clubs had approximately a 20 minutes slot. They viewed 21 sequences – sounds like a successful venture that other clubs could try.
She hopes that the participants and many of you will go to the L&CPU AV Championships at Croston on Saturday 20th February. (310110)
Judges - Directory
If you wish to book Jeremy Malley-Smith please note that the telephone number has changed since the Directory was published, please use email.
85 Group Photography
85 Group moved clubhouse earlier in the year. If you have any mail for them though, please send it to
the Secretary as listed in the Directory and not to the clubhouse. 13.12.2009
PAGB AWARDS
Our congratulations to the following L&CPU Club photographers who gained PAGB awards
at Stirling on 28/29th November :-
Susan Heaton LRPS Oldham PS gained a CPAGB in Prints
Pamela Clarke South Liverpool gained a CPAGB in Slides
Kevin Barnes Bebington PS gained a CPAGB in DPIs
Frank Findlow Bury PS gained a CPAGB in DPIs
Ken Dickenson Crewe PS gained a DPAGB in Prints
Adrian Lines LRPS Wigan PS gained a DPAGB in Prints
It was notable that none of the 8 submitting work for DPAGB in DPIs gained an award, though CPAGB PDIs were awarded.
Full details are in the new PAGB e-Newsletter 21 -(12/12/09).
Great Northern Audio Visual Festival - Saturday 5th December, Wilmslow Guild
The
Judges were Eddie Spence FRPS, Maureen Albright ARPS and Phil Barker ARPS.
1st …..And Never Cackled by Richard Brown & Clive Atkins
2nd And There Grow Flowers by Martin Fry
3rd Migrant Mother by Howard Bagshaw
Highly Commended were Blackburn Diva by Sheila Davies, A Case for Conan Doyle by Jeff Mansell & Phil Gee
and The Duel by Brian Stubbs
Commended were Snow Season by Michael Brown, One Helluva Trip by Keith Scott and Hidden Depths by Len Deeley
Restricted Category 1st A Case for Conan Doyle by Jeff Mansell & Phil Gee, 2nd Calling the Almighty by Edmund Spavin and 3rd Alcatraz by Hilary & Ian Templeton
Audience Vote 1st Blackburn Diva by Sheila Davies, 2nd Migrant Mother by Howard Bagshaw 3rd …..And Never Cackled by Richard Brown & Clive Atkins
Full results and pictures are in the AV News
APAGB for Gordon Jenkins
Gordon Jenkins is well-known to you all as one of the key figures in the L&CPU.
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Presently he is our Treasurer and PAGB representative but has worked tirelessly in many roles over the years, including President (twice).
It was a great pleasure to see his wonderful service marked on Saturday with the presentation of APAGB.
Gordon's immense knowledge of club affairs, sharp wit, drive and above all sense of fun make him a great ambassador for the union and a pleasure to work with.
Thank you Gordon, from all of us!
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Ian Aldcroft's picture shows Gordon receiving his APAGB from President Norman Thompson at the L&CPU KO
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Sale PS Help Local Festival
Sale Photographic Society have organised a photographic competition for the Sale Festival for the fourth time. The winning prints and runners up are displayed in Sale’s Waterside Arts Centre.
This year’s competition entitled Town and City Life was judged by local photographer and PAGB committee member Ray Kearney LBIPP. The Society was rewarded with a cheque for £200 in recognition of the Society’s contribution to the success of Sale Festival out of the proceeds of the festival.
(Pictured are John Earnshaw, Sale PS
secretary and Cllr Higgins, Mayor of Trafford at the presentation.)
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L&CPU DPI KNOCK-OUT
Hosted by Rochdale & District CC, 28th November
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Kathryn Scorah collecting the Winning Club Trophy on behalf of Wigan 10 from President Norman Thompson. |
Author of the winning image "Urban Directions", Steven Pepper, is a member of Crewe PS.
Although only joining in 2008 he is already a Committee Member, being keen to help others enjoy their photography too.
He is a frequent contributor to the L&CPU Forum.
His image will be our Image of the Week next week.
6th December - Here Steven (r) is pictured receiving his awards from John Royle back at base on 3rd December. |
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At the Knock-Out Austin Thomas of Wigan 10 was presented with his PAGB Ribbon gained in the PAGB Inter-Federation Competition for his PDI "Blue Tit In Flight".
He also received, on behalf of fellow Wigan 10 member Colin Smith, a ribbon for "Emperor Dragonfly" |
Many thanks to Rochdale & District CC for hosting the event.
The pictures are by John Smith, Ian Aldcroft and Steven Pepper.
The results are on the Competition Page.
Hassra Fylde PS have a new book of their 2009 Images available through BLURB
L&CPU Successes in the RPS International PI Exhibition
Chester Zoo lecture theatre was the venue last Sunday for the first showing of the 2009 RPS Projected Image Internation Exhibition. Presentations were made and pictured are some of the award winners together with (Centre, left to right) Rosemary Wilman (RPS President), Roy Robertson (Vice President) an Lesley Goode (Exhibitions Manager).
Photographers from the our region were notably successful in gaining admissions and awards.
Western (IoM)PS, for example, contacted us to say that four of their members (Ruth Nicholls, John Hall, Dorothy Flint and Patricia Tutt) gained 5 acceptances between them.
Short of a complete list of L&CPU Club members successes, the full results and future showing dates can be seen here.
Thank you to Ben Gorman ARPS for the picture.
More Man:the President's visit to the Isle of Man
Our President, Norman Thompson judged the Inter-Club PDI competition between all three Isle of Man clubs; Isle of Man PS, Southern PS and Western PS. Above he can be seen presenting the Trophy to Eddy Fryer the Western PS President after their 33 point win over Southern and IoM.
Best Image went to Jim Lace (right) for his Concentration shown centre. All the highest scoring images can be viewed on the Southern PS Website.
Our President Abroad
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L&CPU President, Norman Thompson, has been visiting all three clubs on the Isle Of Man.
He is seen presenting the 2009 Young Photographer of the Year trophy to Thomas Goldie of Southern PS.
Thomas's winner was a picture of motorcyclist Guy Martin. Thomas also gained 3rd place.
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CHAPEL CC 25th ANNIVERSARY
Chapel CC did themselves proud with the magnificent setting of The Dome in Buxton for their three day celebration, opened by local wildlife artist Polyanna Pickering. Thursday (8th October) saw the club print competition judged by Christine Widdall and attended by the L&CPU President and several Executive Members. The fine quality work made a superb display under the Dome.
On Friday we had the Inter-Club competition involving 18 clubs from the L&CPU and adjoining Federations. Wigan 10 won the event (and the £200 prize) which was judged by John Cartlidge. Leek PC (Midland Federation) came second and Romiley third, with Crewe, Macclesfield and Southport tying for fourth place.
Events closed on Saturday with the Joe Cornish lecture. This was attended by over 250 people.
CLUB DETAILS -CHANGES
Changes made since the Directory was published are at the end of the Club page here.
Postal Folios
We all know that joining a club is the best way to improve your photography but have you ever considered joining a postal portfolio too? This week Bob Rawlinson of Padiham & Bury contacted us about the Postal Photographic Club.
It was started in 1937 and has 100 members and 9 different circles. Images from everyone in the circle are collected and circulated to everyone in the circle for criticism and marking. Find out more at www.postalphotoclub.org.uk now on the LINKS page
A New Lecturer
Joan Blease LRPS BPE1* is offering a lecture entitled The Art of Composition. This was too late for inclusion in the Directory (which should be with you soon). Joan, a Creative Arts graduate, will use examples from well-known paintings to examine facets of composition and how they relate to photography. Joan is a keen contributor to our Forum and is starting a new informal group of photographers (now fully subscribed) who are interested in helping each other progress in national and international competitions.
For Joan's contact details please email the Webmaster initially. Joan lives in the Warrington area.
You should now have the new Directory, but it is worth noting that the following judges are new this year;Tremaine Cornish LRPS (L&C Exec), Mike Davies, John Fletcher,
Ken Geddes LRPS,
Adrian Hendley CPAGB,
Peter Hurst,
Brian Law - Macclesfield,
Adrian Lines LRPS CPAGB BPE*,
Diana Magor
(L&C Exec),
Jeremy Malley-Smith,
Neil Pascoe. New lecturers are Tremaine Cornish and Brian Law.
Whilst on the subject of lecturers, Colin Douglas is best contacted via his club website .
Help with Resizing PDIs - see Downloads Page
FIAP Distinctions
New Rules from 2010 - PDF - Word
We have an excellent general guide to distinctions which has now been revised (May 2009). Updates in red
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