North Cheshire Photographic Society AGM 9 May 2017 1 Apologies for absence 2 Minutes of the last AGM 10 May 2016 3 Matters Arising from the minutes 4 President’s Address 5 New developments 6 Committee Members Reports Secretary (Paula) Membership Secretary (Christine) Syllabus Secretary (Rob) Treasurer’s report, accounts and approval of verifiers (Richard S)
Our judge for the last print competition of the season was Robert Millin from Wigan 10. His results would determine, not only print worker, but also club worker for this year. He was presented with 49 images. His scores ranged from 13 up to 20. He held back 16 images and eventually scored 4 images
Congratulations to three members of NCPS who achieved PAGB Awards for Photographic Merit! Noel Patterson is now a CPAGB (credit) and Rob Hockney was awarded the DPAGB (distinction). In addition, Geraldine Stephenson (affiliated to Smethwick) also achieved the DPAGB. All the members of L&CPU clubs who entered the awards over the weekend were successful, including Phil
Paul Goldstein and Chris Packham are coming to the Buxton Opera House on 9th November this year. Paul is coming to NCPS as a Big Night Speaker in 2018. Both events will be very entertaining! http://buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/a-wild-night-out-with-chris-packham-and-paul-goldstein
ROSALIND BRAMLEY COMPETITION Our annual competition took on a new format in the way it was judged, to previous years. The prints were shown to the members for a quick view initially then placed on tables at the back of the room. Members were given 5 post it stickers, and after having another closer look, we
Hey everyone we've just received this from the Stockport PS, sounds good. Please would you make available the attached information about the 125th Annual Exhibition of Stockport Photographic Society at the Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery, from 15th April -30th May to your members. There is free admission to the Exhibition. In addition, we are holding some public lectures
Hi everyone a photographer called Elaine Barber is selling some of her pro gear and asked me to bring it to your attention. For reasons of safety I won't put her contact details here but if you would like to get in touch I will be happy to send your details to her. I am
KIRK NORBURY Kirk originally from Southport, is now living in Ayrshire. Growing up he lived on a farm & enjoyed drawing and painting and the outdoor life. When he started at college studying graphic design, he had to choose another subject, and he chose photography as an extra. He didn’t particularly enjoy it at first
Each year the L&CPU (our regional organisation) runs a competition for individuals to enter, the entry for which is via your club. If you are intending to enter will you please drop me a quick email at noel@joanpattersonassociates.com You may enter up to four images in each section. The sections are as follows a) Open
The North Cheshire Challenges held during Exhibition week were again a great success. The results were: Digital Print Competition 2017 1 Chorley PS 95 2 North Cheshire PS 90 3 The Evolve Group 89 4 South Manchester CC 88 5 Sheffield PS 83 NCPS Entry Crested Tit Rob Hockney 17, Enough is Enough Dear Joyce