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Bill Edwards: Obituary

Everyone was shocked to hear the news of the recent sudden death of Bill Edwards. Bill was a long-time member of Altrincham & Hale P S for over 30 years. During this time, he occupied a number of key positions,…

GB Trophies (Prints) 2017

The GB Trophies for Prints are held each November. Every Club may enter directly, without any pre-qualification. Clubs may enter the Open Trophy, and may also enter the Nature Trophy. Awards are made to the winning Clubs. A number of awards are declared for individual images. A significant selection of prints are placed in albums for display at PAGB events.

Read more on the PAGB web site.

An announcement: Bill Edwards CPAGB

We regret to announce that Bill Edwards – L&CPU Executive and Altrincham and Hale P.S. club member – passed away suddenly on Tuesday 3rd of October. Bill’s funeral is on Friday 20th at 10.00 am, Manchester Crematorium, Southern Cemetery. Our…

Welcome Evening at the Wilmslow Guild Audio Visual Group on Friday 15th September

AN OPEN LETTER TO ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS IN YOUR CLUB
We’re a varied lot, us photographers – portrait, landscape, creative…. but we have one thing in common – we’re all after that award-winning image. Then of course there’s the couple in the corner who seem to have a slightly different agenda – you know, the ‘Audio Visual’ workers! Most clubs have one or two AV’ers, often working in semi-isolation. 

This is why in 1993 the Wilmslow Guild Audio Visual Group was formed where like-minded photographers, with an interest in AV could meet to exchange ideas and expertise. Now 25 years later the Wilmslow Guild Audio Visual Group is still welcoming new members. 

Poulton Photographic Society Annual Presentation Evening

Poulton Photographic Society held its Annual Presentation Evening in the Masonic Hall on June 8th 2017. Enjoying the event were (l-r) PPS Honorary Life Member Roger Goodwill, President of the L&CPU Garth Tighe, PPS Chair Eddie Garside and PPS Vice Chair Dave McCulloch.

Wilkinson’s Digital Splash 17 – The Biggest Photography & Optics Show in the North!

Digital Splash 17 is back at Exhibition Centre Liverpool for 2017. We’ve taken the best bits of Digital Splash 16 and made them even better! Whether you’re a professional, enthusiast or beginner photographer, aspiring videographer, astronomer or even bird watcher, you can see the latest equipment, get expert advice, be inspired by the professionals in the Digital Splash Theatres, try our hands-on workshops or grab a bargain or two with our show special offers!

 

 

7th | 8th October 2017 – 10am – 6pm – Exhibition Centre Liverpool

L&CPU President Garth Tighe opens Accrington CC Exhibition

 L&CPU President Garth Tighe, CPAGB with the Mayor of Hyndburn Councillor Peter Britcliffe, The Mayoress Ms Sara Britcliffe, Accrington Camera Club President Ian Kitchin LDPS, and Vice-President Harry Emmett, CPAGB

President Garth Tighe, CPAGB with the Mayor of Hyndburn Councillor Peter Britcliffe, The Mayoress Ms Sara Britcliffe, Accrington Camera Club President Ian Kitchin LDPS, and Vice-President Harry Emmett, CPAGB, at the opening of Accrington camera Club’s Annual Exhibition at the Haworth Art Gallery Accrington.