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Aug30
Martin Currie book: "The Isle of Skye in monochrome"
Martin has recently published a blurb book: "The Isle of Skye in monochrome". This is the overall link. Alternatively, you can go directly to the preview of the book here. "Full Screen" (see button at top right) is recommended.
Martin's blurb books (now 6 in all) can be reached from our Links page. If anyone other members have "bookstores" at blurb, please let me know and I'll link to them.
Aug26
Park Lane Poynton
Members should be aware that Park Lane in Poynton is being remodelled as a ‘‘Shared Space”, shared that is between those on foot and those on wheels. This work started on 9th August and is scheduled to last for 18 weeks, though it is a matter of some concern to locals that the relevant traffic order has been issued for a period of 18 months!
During this work Park Lane between the traffic lights at Fountain Place and Poynton Green will be one way in the easterly direction (from the lights towards the Civic Hall). Bulkeley Road is also closed, this is the short section of road straight across from the Civic Hall entrance to the Catholic Church. Traffic leaving the Civic Hall Car Park must turn left up Park Lane and can then turn right at the first junction (the end of the one way system) into Clumber Road and hence via Dickens Lane to London Road. The Dickens Lane-London Road South junction has temporary traffic lights.
According to the information issued, the Civic Hall Car Park will remain available throughout this work but has been rearranged to segregate short and long stay parking, there is also now a speed hump on the entrance road. Parking will also remain free of charge for the first eight weeks from the opening of the new Waitrose Store when the situation will be reviewed.
Aug24
Card - "photographers' rights"
A brief summary of photographers' rights, provided by Amateur Photographer to carry around to show to police officers:
Previous discussion of this topic:
Aug13
Library Display – August 2010-08-09
As is now our custom, a panel of prints has been hung in Poynton Library for the purposes of
1) advertising the commencement of our new season in September, and
2) publicising our involvement at Poynton Show later this month.
Thanks to all those who contributed prints, a selection of which can now be seen in the library, the remainder having been held back for display on our stands at Poynton Show.
As evidenced by the accompanying picture, John Garner has taken a step up the ladder to become Chief Publicity Officer. Also attached is a photo of the panel which contains a good variety of striking pictures from a wide selection of our members.
Aug12
Committee Meeting Thursday 5 August 2010
All fourteen committee members gathered at the new President’s house to admire his capacious car park and to sample Rosemary’s tea and coffee.
Under matters arising it was confirmed that the club would purchase speakers, an amplifier and an up to date radio microphone system to work together for general club use. Roger Dye and Bill Chadband would liaise on this. Richard Scaife reported on plans for the Poynton Show, where we are the official photographers, and where we run a photographic competition (Jon Allanson is now the judge) and provide a photographic display. Richard suggested that we need half a dozen photographers for the event. Tony Redford reported that the Keswick weekend is fully booked. South Manchester Club are arranging to provide simultaneous digital projection of the Print images.The Treasurer noted that our previous grants from Cheshire Council are less likely to materialize in future. The Syllabus for the session was now ready and Graham was working on the following session’s syllabus. The Annual Exhibition judge (Keith Brown) and inter-club competition judges (Ray Brammall and Mike McNamee) had been booked, and L&CPU President Christine Widdall had agreed to open the Annual Exhibition. Competition Secretary Paula Martin announced that the competition judges were all booked. Publicity Secretary John Garner led a discussion on the best way to promote the Club. He had several new ideas, including publicising the successes of individual club members. Social Secretary Colin Pickles floated the idea of a weekend in Paris via EuroStar and Riviera travel. A weekend trip might be more acceptable to some members unable to take time off from work during the week. Riviera travel took complete control over travel connections and included several organised tours. They had served us well for our Berlin Trip. Selection Committee chairman, Phil Riley queried whether we should endeavour to include the maximum number of members in our competition selections, or go all out to win regardless of how few members were represented in a particular competition. The general consensus was that we should try and win all competitions. Particular competition rules, such as a maximum of two images per member, should be introduced if it was necessary to expand the representation. Bill Chadband noted that 32 members had stated that they did not need paper copies of Focus, now that all articles appeared on the WEB as soon as they were written. A dozen or so members had indicated that they still wished to receive paper copies, and he had no definite response from the other members. 37 copies of Focus were being sent with the Annual mailing. He invited all members to confirm, or otherwise that they still wished to receive printed copies of Focus. Barry Pearson noted that past issues were now available as pdf files and could be down-loaded from the WEB. Barry noted that the WEB site had been re-vamped, in order to provide easier access, especially for newcomers. Membership Secretary Jill Hargreaves queried whether we needed to issue membership cards ; they served little purpose since members received receipts for their subscriptions. Also she noted that many people did not wear their name badges – was it worth continuing with them. The consensus was that the committee, at least, should continue to wear them, since new members would find them useful. Jill also indicated where the various pieces of loan-able club equipment were presently housed. One piece of equipment, the Optoma digital projector, was presently malfunctioning and it was agreed that we should investigate getting it repaired if the cost was not exorbitant. Bill had provided addressed envelopes for the August postal circular and President Graham Johnston undertook to stuff them and post them. A discussion on the possibility of Club mentoring for new (and other?) members, concluded that two different problems would surface – help with producing good images; and more general help with understanding the club’s procedures and strange (to new-comers) terminology. Grahame gathered the names of members willing to help in this regard. Graham also proposed that we might have Club trophies for best Printworker, and best Digital projected image worker of the year, other than paper certificates. He noted that we had trophies for the more specialised sub-categories. He also thought we might more actively promote the L&CPU Annual Competition amongst our members. It was noted that members entered as individuals (though through the Club Competition Secretary) but that if there were sufficient entries in a class, the results reflected back on the club.
Aug05
Further website updates for the new season
A previous Notice reported that a number of important changes needed for the new season had been made to this website with "preliminary" status. These changes have now been revised where necessary, and have been checked for accuracy. In addition, extra downloads containing this material are available.
Syllabus for 2010/2011: the syllabus page is now complete. There is also a downloadable PDF file available from the Downloads page.
Constitution and standing orders: this has been updated a result of a motion that was passed at the AGM. The change allows the selection chairperson to choose the membership of the selection committee. There is also a downloadable PDF file available from the Downloads page which includes both this material and the rules below.
Rules for Clubworker competitions and rules for members' work in the Exhibition: these have been updated as a result of motions (Clubworker motion; Exhibition motion) passed at the AGM. These are in the PDF along with the Constitution and standing orders.
Aug02
POYNTON SHOW: SATURDAY 28th AUGUST
As official photographers at Poynton Show, we usually manage to turn out about 6-8 people to take photos of the event (the more the better).
Volunteers needed
We take photos of all the exhibit classes, from mice to shires, the show jumping, prizegivings, judging and general interest. We supply a photographer, or two, to the main ring who will have access inside the ring.
We also have our own stand to promote the club and this will need manning. We would like enough people to operate short sessions. (We are always looking for photos to display). You will of course have time to take some photos for yourself.
We should get enough free tickets and car passes for all. If we are a few short we can share the cost.
Please contact me if you can help. No experience needed. It is really a great day out!
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