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2006
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| 12th Sept |
Panels of Distinction |
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Aiming for recognition as a photographer? A number of our members will show and discuss their successful (and unsuccessful) submissions to the PAGB and RPS. Check the standard.
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Handing in for 1st Quarterly Competition |
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| 19th Sept |
An Evening with...Christine Widdall |
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As an increasingly successful exhibitor and judge on both National and International circuits, Christine has much to show us and will happily explain the thinking and techniques behind her latest digital creations. |
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Christine Widdall DPAGB
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| 26th Sept |
1st Quarterly Competition |
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Judge: George Steele LRPS CPAGB of Rochdale
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| 3rd Oct |
Digital Forum |
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This meeting will be held at Poynton Community Centre
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| 10th Oct |
An Evening with...Barry Pearson |
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To be delivered in his usual animated and enthusiastic style, Barry’s presentation of Monochrome and Colour prints as well as Digital Slides, traces his history in photography from school to the present. |
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Barry Pearson LRPS
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| 17th Oct |
The Dry Darkroom |
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We have persuaded another “leading lady” in photography, a much sought after lecturer and judge, over from her Whitley Bay home. Witness a unique approach to a wide range of subjects and techniques. |
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Anne Swearman ARPS EFIAP APAGB
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| 24th Oct |
It’ll be alright on the night |
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As one of our newer recruits, Sandra has really endeared herself to the members with her bubbly personality and her willingness to get involved. She tells us why she joined and how she expects to benefit. |
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Sandra Brown
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| 31st Oct |
Catching Moments in Time |
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Already recognised as a respected member of Leek Camera Club, we were delighted to have Phil join NCPS. His brilliant slides have already aided our success in competitions. This is proper photography! |
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Phil Riley
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| Sat 4th Nov |
Lake District weekend at Keswick |
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NCPS compete with the top clubs from North South East & West - and enjoy a social weekend at the Derwentwater Hotel, Portinscale. |
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| 7th Nov |
Digital Forum |
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This meeting will be held at Poynton Community Centre
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Handing in for 2nd Quarterly Competition |
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| 14th Nov |
Near and Far |
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GREAT double bill! Ray's creative images won him the much coveted Amateur Photographer of the Year in 2000 – just one of his claims to fame. Martin's 'letters' says it all - a top ranking slide photographer. |
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Ray Grover ARPS and Martin Malies ARPS MPAGB AFIAP
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| Thursday |
Martin Avery Trophy Inter-Club Competition |
| 16th Nov |
Hosted at South Liverpool PS |
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| 21st Nov |
2nd Quarterly Competition |
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Judge: Graham Johnston ARPS of Rushton Spencer
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| 28th Nov |
Preserving our Footpath Heritage |
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As a long-standing official of the Peak & Northern Footpaths Society, Peter is the ultimate authority to deliver this digital presentation on a subject of very special interest to the majority of our members. |
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Peter Rhodes
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| 5th Dec |
Digital Forum |
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This meeting will be held at Poynton Community Centre |
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| 12th Dec |
More Prints - My Way |
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Geoff needs no introduction. As well as serving on NCPS’s committee as Treasurer he is a very active member of 85 Group and Bramhall PS. He still manages to produce a constant flow of top quality winners. |
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Geoff Robinson DPAGB
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| 19th Dec |
The President’s Christmas Special |
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You’ll scratch your head and we’ll have you in stitches - but this could still be the highlight of your whole festive season. With food included! |
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Tony Redford
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| 26th Dec |
No Meeting |
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2007
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| 2nd Jan |
Digital Forum |
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This meeting will be held at The Hazel Grove Bowling and Tennis Club |
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| 9th Jan |
Digital IS Here to Stay |
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The great K25 man has finally had to come round to it. Undoubtedly the accent will still be on “Leica quality” and the importance of getting it right at the taking stage, but will we see some Photoshop magic too? |
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Brian Bower FRPS
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Handing in for Annual Exhibition |
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| 16th Jan |
The Last Slide Show?” |
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Sounds ominous – can Brian’s magical insights into his exotic travel adventures really be coming to an end? We hope and trust that he will have some alternatives up his sleeve – but don’t miss this one. |
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Brian Turnbull
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| 23rd Jan |
Antarctica |
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This “multi-media” presentation is totally unique and comes highly recommended. David and Anna are long-standing members of Bramhall PS with an enviable reputation in all things “A-V” |
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David and Anna Drackley
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| 30th Jan |
A Little Colour goes a Long Way |
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Her very distinctive style of atmospheric landscapes have sold widely over the years, and earned Geraldine a Fellowship of the RPS. She is re-invigorated by the digital revolution. Tonight we admire the results.
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Geraldine Hillmer FRPS
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| 6th Feb |
Digital Forum |
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This meeting will be held at The Hazel Grove Bowling and Tennis Club |
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14th - 17th
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EXHIBITION WEEK |
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| 20th Feb |
Review of Exhibition entries |
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Exhibition judge returns to expand upon his verdicts on our entries. An opportunity to view the pictures you may have missed last week. |
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Judge: David Butler ARPS MFIAP BPE4*
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| Wednesday |
Print and slide battle with Chapel-en-le-Frith C.C. |
| 21st Feb |
Takes place at Chapel-en le-Frith Camera Club's venue in Hayfield |
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| 27th Feb |
What Photoshop Does For Me |
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Right from the start, Jack took on board the great potential offered to imaginative photographers by Adobe Photoshop, and his success rate in National and International Exhibitions speaks for itself. We are delighted to welcome Jack and Lynn down from Cumbria again |
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Jack Bamford DPAGB AFIAP
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Handing in for 3rd Quarterly Competition |
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| 6th Mar |
Digital Forum |
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This meeting will be held at The Hazel Grove Bowling and Tennis Club |
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| 13th Mar |
3rd Quarterly Competition |
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Judge: David Hempstock of Bramhall
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| 20th Mar |
The Originals |
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A mixture of colour slides and digital prints is promised by Graham, who is a long-standing member and past-president of Darwen CC. |
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Graham Dean CPAGB
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| 27th Mar |
What do Judges Know? |
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Jon made his presence felt very soon after joining NCPS, just a few years back, with his fine slide photography and forthright views. |
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Jonathan Bawden
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| 3rd Apr |
Digital Forum |
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This meeting will be held at The Hazel Grove Bowling and Tennis Club |
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| 10th Apr |
All My Eye |
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This loveable duo from Macclesfield has already made an invaluable contribution to the smooth-running of club meetings and events, and their photography has gone from strength to strength. Here’s the proof. |
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John Ade and David Osborne
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Handing in for 4th Quarterly Competition |
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| 17th Apr |
Now YOU have YOUR say. |
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An informal evening of opportunity to show your images, express your point of view on any subject, make suggestions for next years syllabus, raise issues for the AGM etc. |
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| 24th Apr |
4th Quarterly Competition |
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Judge: David Graham of Leek
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| 1st May |
Digital Forum |
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This meeting will be held at The Hazel Grove Bowling and Tennis Club |
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| 8th May |
No Meeting (Club trip to Budapest) |
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| 15th May |
Annual General Meeting |
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| 22nd May |
Rosalind Bramley Pictorial Monochrome Print Competition |
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| 29th May |
Commencement of Summer Outings Programme
Details to be announced. |
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