Syllabus for this season
SYLLABUS 2011/12
We continue a policy of bringing in lecturers of proven ability and prestige who will present a diversity of subject interest aimed at both newcomers and experienced photographers alike, added to which are presentations of work by Society members. We provide a relaxed social atmosphere in our Clubroom and extend a warm welcome to all who are interested in photography. Why not come as a visitor first? Any visitor fees paid can count towards your subscription should you decide to join.Meetings start at 7.30pm (except where shown otherwise).
Oct 03 South by South West, Cornwall.
Gordon Bartley ARPS
Natural History, Aviation & Steam Railway subjects plus various locations of the picturesque county of Cornwall.
10 An evening of Digital Images.
Jack Bamford DPAGB APAGB AFIAP
A first time visit with a selection of his regularly updated images..
17 CD/DVD Presentation
24 The River Sea.
Chris Rowley LRPS
Something for those with an adventurous soul, an illustrated account of a 2000 mile journey up the mighty river Amazon.
31 Wythburn Valley & the building of Thirlmere Dam.
Betty & Harry Kissack
A piece of Social History telling the story of the valley in the 19th Century, it’s people and the civil engineering project to supply water to the people of Manchester.
Members must claim their tickets for the Paul Hobson event by tonight
Nov 07 An Amazing Adventure in Poland
Les Hitchcock ARPS
An account of time spent in Poland by a Traveller/Photographer who got to achieve what was once every schoolboys dream. Railway enthusiasts will love this!
14 Wildlife Photography
Paul Hobson
A former award winner in the highly prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition and now one of the UK’s top wildlife photographers Paul returns by popular demand with another collection of his wildlife images.
ADMISSION BY TICKET ONLY - £6.00. ADVANCE BOOKING ADVISABLE
7.45pm start (doors open 7.30pm)
**Entries being collected for 5/12 Projected Images Competition**
21 Nov Made in Cumbria
Maurice Steele
A slide AV presentation of life around the county.
28 CD/DVD Presentation
Dec 05 Members Projected Images Competition.
Judge - Dave Bibby AFIAP BPE3*
2012
Jan 09 Galapagos & Beyond
Alan Walker ARPS AFIAP PPSA CPAGB
& Julie Walker LRPS AFIAP PPSA CPAGB
An evening of Wildlife & Travel photography by two of our leading and well travelled members.
16 CD/DVD Presentation
23 The People & Mountains of Makalu, Nepal.
Boyd Harris 7.45pm start
Visiting the World’s 5th highest mountain off the usual trekking routes through forests, deep valleys and isolated settlements.
30 Around the world with a Rolleiflex.
Colin Cheetham.
A journey by motorcycle commenced in 1960 to India, thence onwards to Australia, Japan and USA.
Feb 06 Lets make an AV together.
Sheila Davies DPAGB
A demonstration of Audio Visual production with audience participation.
13 Island Hopping.
Brian & Sophia Fuller of “Wild Talks” 7.45pm start
Specialists in Natural History, Wildlife & Adventure Travel presentations Brian and Sophia return with another selection of images from Shetland and islands around our coast.
** Entries being collected for 5/2 Print Competition**
20 The view from Kalar Pattar.
Graham Whitwham.
Enjoy views of the landscapes and peoples of Nepal & Tibet on a journey to the foot of Everest.
27 Creative Consciousness
Dianne Owen FRPS A Permajet supported lecture
Renowned for her creative approach and printing style this is an evening which will delight print aficionados.
Mar 05 Members Print Competition.
Judge - Pax Garabedian AFIAP DPAGB
12 Thirty years on the Pennine Way
Malcolm Kimber, Chairman
Landscapes, geology, the people and experiences from Edale to Kirk Yetholme.
19 Highland Journey - Completing the Munro’s
Dave Bibby AFIAP BPE3*
A light-hearted look at one man’s obsession with completing the Scottish Munros
26 AGM & Prize Presentation.
SPECIAL EVENT
To mark the Centenary of Titanic’s ill-fated voyage we close our Season with:-
Apl 02 Titanic - Return of a Dream
Andrew Lound of Odyssey Dramatic Lectures
At The Victoria Hall, Grange over Sands. Starting 7.30pm
Watch out for more details!