Knoll Gardens – Fridays 12 June and 11 September 2020

Group photography days at Knoll Gardens – Fridays 12 June and 11 September 2020
Hi,

It was a real pleasure to welcome camera clubs to Knoll Gardens in 2019. Our two free group photography days seem to now be looked forward to by many of you, so you will be delighted to know that we will run them again in 2020.

We will be hosting two ‘official’ camera club days this year and we have again changed the time of year for you so you can see the garden in a different light. 2020 photography days will be on 12 June and 11 September, both from 10am – 4pm. As before entry will be free of charge. I do hope your group will be able to come along to one of them, and as always it would be tremendously helpful if you could let me know in advance.

Over 70 events are taking place in the garden this year  including a beginners guide to photography and a macro workshop for beginners.  Our ‘lifestyle’ workshops also take in mosaic making, willow weaving and stone relief carving and we are  running a seasonal programme of garden walks and Masterclasses led by Neil. together with a range of wildlife walks and workshops hosted by the garden’s charity – the Knoll Gardens Foundation. It will be a busy year at Knoll! The full event list will soon be online so do take a look at www.knollgardens.co.uk for full details of other things you might like to attend. You may also be interested in having a look at our charity website – knollgardensfoundation.org We recently installed a trailcam in the garden and we have some fun clips online as well as our image gallery and instagram link.

Our first 2020 newsletter will be published soon and I will drop a copy over to you so you have some more information. I do hope  you will be able to circulate it to your members.

Very best wishes and a Happy New Year to you and your group, I look forward to seeing you in the garden at Knoll this year.

Amanda Walker,

Trustee
Knoll Gardens Foundation
01725 512200

PAGB News No.246

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Photography fans wanted for National TV advert

Dear Salisbury Camera Club,

My name is Katie, and I head up the TV casting team at Raw Research. We are currently looking for real families from every part of the UK to feature in a lovely ad campaign ... so are getting in touch with organisations, groups and clubs from Land's End to John o' Groats (and all over Northern Ireland too) and everywhere in-between! We want to really reflect the amazing mix of people found in the UK, and include families from every nook and cranny with a mix of ages, generations and accents. We're reaching out to you because we thought you might have gorgeous images you'd be interested in sharing.

For this project, our friends at a well-known DIY company will mark their 50th year in business with a moving tribute to the last 50 Years of UK life in and around the home and garden. They have asked us to find families from all over the UK who have loads of family photos and home videos from this time who might like to be in their next TV ad.

Are you from a family that always had a camera to hand? Is your attic filled with photo albums and home videos? We want to hear from you - please fill out this questionnaire and a member of our team will be in touch! https://forms.gle/a3QhjUpMwnPxPvUL9

We are looking for about 70 families in total - and about 10 or so of these will be featured more heavily in the campaign (TV adverts plus some short online films). Of these 10, some may be invited to do some filming too, in their home or garden.

We want to include all the big family moments and moments that show time is passing - weddings, christenings, birthdays. first days at school, anniversaries, BBQs, picnics, parties and time in the garden. There’s no such thing as too many pictures or videos! We want families where you can see fashion and wallpaper change as you flip through the albums - we want to see flares, perms and wheelie shoes!

Fee information:

Hero Families (prominently featured) will be paid £5,000 per family, plus a £1,500 voucher from the brand. These fees will cover use of family photos / home videos in the campaign, plus potentially filming at home.

Please note - some families may be invited for filming in South Africa. There would be a further £2,000 fee per family (plus all flights / accommodation etc provided).

60 Families will be asked to appear in a smaller capacity - i.e. a short clip or picture. They will be given a £300 voucher from the brand.

Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions, and feel free to share this casting call information with anyone in your networks.

Thanks for reading!
Katie and Ciara (and the Raw Research Team) x

Opening of Salisbury Camera Club Exhibition 2020

Click HERE to see the opening by Rob Tarlton

Shepton Mallet Snowdrop Festival Photographic Competition

The theme of the competition is Snowdrops or  Winter Landscape, (with or without Snowdrops)!

There are 3 age group classes all with cash prizes and it is only the adult class that we are charging £4 per photographer

It is difficult get the word out to the widest audience possible and I am therefore wondering if you could let your members know about it at one of your forthcoming meetings. I have attached a poster below.

James Allen of Shepton Mallet (1830 - 1906) was the first person to breed new snowdrop varieties from the wild plants and he is the inspiration for the Shepton Mallet Snowdrop Festival, now in its fourth year.

All the details of how to enter the competition are on the festival website, www.sheptonsnowdropfestival.org.uk.

107th Southampton International Exhibition of Photography

'Tis the season for Exhibitions. So here we have Southampton's entry.

Chichester Camera Club advance members exhibition

 Chichester Camera Club advance members exhibition 

at North Mundham village hall PO20 1LA on 

Saturday and Sunday  18th & 19th January 2020.  

The exhibition is extremely varied both in prints and PDIs.

So here is notice of the 2 day show from Advanced workers of Chichester CC. Having been several times it is usually overwhelmingly superb. Loads of great ideas for your photography.

Will Cheung Talk at The Allendale Centre, Wimborne - Friday 31 January

Tony Oliver presented with Roll of Honour

At the Preview and Presentations Evening on 3rd January 2020 Tony Oliver was presented with his much deserved Roll of Honour much to his surprise.

The SCPF Exhibition is now open in the Library.

He was awarded for 15 years service to both Salisbury Camera Club and the SCPF, culminating in 2 years as President of the SCPF.

PAGB News No 245

This is a good edition. Look particularly at Adrian Lions advert for very helpful site for Club Competition secretaries and members entering National competitions. They seem to be FREE offerings that we should take advantage of.

Click HERE

Earth and the Universe, of Robert Harvey’s Astronomical Photography

Wiltshire Museum

18th Jan to 15th March

Robert's latest book, Photographing the Heavens: Images of Earth and the Universe, is also available in the Museum shop. You can see more of Robert's work on his website - 

www.naturalworldphotography.net and follow him on 

Facebook at NaturalWorldPix.

PAGB NEWS No.244

Read it all HERE

And in addition read the News EXTRA HERE

An Invitation from Chichester Camera Club 18th Jan 2020

You are cordially invited to Chichester Camera Club's nineteenth advanced members' exhibition to be held on Saturday, 18th January 2020 at the North Mundham Village Hall.  The exhibition will be open between 10 am and 5 pm with refreshments, light lunches and teas available throughout the day.  If

anyone cannot make it on the Saturday, we will be open on the following day (Sunday) between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm.  We will also have refreshments available on that day.

Print exhibitors have had the choice of varying screen spaces with the freedom to display virtually any type of work they wish with no rules on size, subject matter technique, etc. whilst PDI workers are each allowed to have up to 4 images projected, again with no subject ruling.  Based on our

previous, similar exhibitions, this freedom of choice has resulted in a considerable display of artistic talent.  The day has also proved to be a great social occasion.

We hope you will be able to visit us and look forward to meeting you on the 18th January. 

See our web site at 

<http://chichestercameraclub.org.uk/>

for information, and directions to North Mundham.

PAGB News No 243

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Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ1000 for sale

Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ1000

Hardly used, like new, about 12 photos taken

• Lowepro Nova 160 AW Case
• Two batteries, Charger, 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Two Kenco Smart Filters, 
• Two USB Cables (one charging, one HDMI)
• Miranda TP-25 Tripod Stand
• Owners Original Receipt from 2016

Only selling due to bereavement of owner. 

£350 ono

Contact Dave 

07926557529

dr.fullmental@gmail.com

Alton Camera Club Exhibition - November 2019

If you’re passing through Alton before the end of the month, Alton Camera Club currently has a photographic exhibition at the Allen Gallery in Alton. 

The gallery is open from 10.30am to 4.30pm Tuesday to Saturday.

There are 96 prints on display from various photographic genres. Please see the poster for more details.

PAGB News No.242

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Winchaster PS Talk David du Chemin 26th Nov

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PAGB News No 241

Click HERE for the latest news about the World of Amateur Photography.

'Capturing the Moment', with Hugh Milsom, Pat Broad and Peter Milsom, Sunday 17 November

The RPS Digital Imaging Group, Thames Valley Centre

Sunday 17 November 2019

Woosehill Community Hall, Wokingham, Berkshire  RG41 3DA

For Tickets click HERE

Wilderland Film Festival - 6th Nov Arts Centre

We have an evening event coming to Salisbury as part of our UK and Ireland tour on the 6th November. We have 9 amazing wildlife films to show everyone with some of the best cinematography we have ever seen!

Other camera clubs we have contacted across the country have been very interested in the event, some arranging events with the members coming along together to enjoy some fantastic imagery and stories.

It should be a fantastic event and definitely something which we feel camera club audiences would be interested to hear about. We have content ranging from stories about humpback whales to orangutans, snow leopards to cuttlefish!

See more HERE

PermaJet Open Day 3rd NOV - PAGB Advisory and Amazing Raffle Prizes!

Join us at our open day on Sunday 3rd November 2019. 

It is that time of year again when we at  PermaJet are having our Annual Open Day, which this year is being held at a NEW larger  Venue   at the Bearley Village Hall, Bearley, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire.  (just down the road from our premises!!!)

As well as ourselves, we have various Photographic and Print Suppliers attending with AMAZING Raffle Prizes.

We would love to see you on the day  and whilst writing I would be grateful if you could all  send this email onto your Clubs/Societies so that your fellow Photographers can come and take  the opportunity of these wonderful “Prices & Prizes”!!

Looking forward to seeing you all soon.

Kind regardsLouise Hill Sales & Customer Support

T 01789 739200D 01789 739207E louiseh@theimagingwarehouse.com

We are delighted to host Rod Wheelans MPAGB and Anne Greiner MPAGB to advise on your prints in relation to the PAGB Awards for Photographic Merit. Rod is the Chairman of the Awards and Anne is a frequent Awards Adjudicator. You can bring unmounted prints, even at A4 size!

AND be in with a great chance to win one or more of these amazing prizes. All you have to do is attend our event and get 1 FREE ticket, if you spend £100 or more on the day you'll receive another raffle ticket to increase your chances of winning!

Click HERE to read lots more about this event.

Ann Macdonald and Paul Gallagher RPS Dig Group Talks Nov and Dec

Talk by Linda Wevell, a Fellow of the RPS

On Thursday 31st October, Basingstoke Camera Club is hosting a talk by Linda Wevell, a Fellow of the RPS. Linda is going to show her work leading up to gaining her Fellowship and also take us through a selection of her work since then. We expect it to be a interesting and informative evening so we are opening the evening up to non-members £5 at the door. I’ve included a link to her website.

https://www.lindawevillphotography.com

We meet at 7:45pm Oakridge West Community Centre RG21 5SN

I’d be grateful if you could pass this info onto your members.

Best regards

Kevin Buckland

Publicity Officer

Basingstoke Camera Club

www.basingstokecameraclub.co.uk

Nomad Print Boxes

Nomad Print Boxes

The order window for the next order of Print Boxes will open on Monday the 30^th of September and close on Thursday October 31st.

They should be available for collection at the Reps Meeting at Littleton on Friday 15^th November.

Nomad describe these boxes as Heavy Duty in that they have two webbing straps and black plastic corners.

Handles can be supplied on any size box at an additional cost of £3.

Note: There are two types of handle – webbing handles and suitcase handles.

I wouldn't recommend the suitcase handles for boxes 4 inches and above in depth. Also handles can be a bit of a nuisance if you are going to be sending your box through the post on a regular basis. If you are ordering a 6” deep boxes please bear in mind that they are a substantial weight when filled.

Dimensions.

21'' x 17'' x 1⁵/₈ '' …...... £25.70

3'' …...... £26.70

4'' …...... £27.70

6'' …...... £28.70

All order enquiries contact – jeneric2012@btinternet.com

Orders in writing and with cheques payable to:

E.J. Bennett. 6 Inhams Road, Holybourne, ALTON, Hants GU34 4EU

When ordering please give your email address and the name of your club.

Note: Single Boxes can now be ordered on line – southerncountiespf.org.uk

PAGB News No 240

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PAGB News No. 238

Click somewhere around HERE to read this edition with a link to ALL previous editions. How about that. Thanks to Rod Wheelans MPAGB MFIAP FIPF HonPAGB HonSPF.

Gavin Hoey Talk 28th September

PAGB News No.237

Click HERE to read the latest NEWS of the happenings and events [if different] from the world of the PAGB namely "Masters of Print"

RPS: Southern Region Imaging Festival

News of this super event can be found HERE

Varna International 2019

5th INTERNATIONAL SALON PRINT AND DIGITAL ART PHOTOGRAPHY VARNA FIAP - 2019/435, PSA - 2019 - 412, GPU - L190149, PSV - 2019 - 2

CATEGORIES / SECTIONS 5th International Salon of Print and Digital Art photography Varna is divided in 6 sections(3 print and 3 digital)  PRINTS PRINTS: NATURE (color/mono) – FIAP, PSA ND-P PRINTS: PHOTO TRAVEL (color/mono) – FIAP, PSA PTD-P PRINTS: FACE AND BODY (color/mono) – FIAP, PSA PPD – Portrait and fine art nude photography DIGITAL DIGITAL: OPEN (color) – FIAP, PSA PID DIGITAL: OPEN (mono) – FIAP, PSA PID DIGITAL: ACTION/MOVEMENT/SPORT (color/mono) – FIAP, PSA PID – Everything that moves is in the center of interest. Accepted entries will be eligible for the following FIAP Honors – AFIAP, EFIAP, EFIAP/b, EFIAP/s, EFIAP/g, EFIAP/p, as well as and GPU distinctions. Acceptances shall be credited towards Star Ratings for the each division and Who’s Who Listings or the Galaxy/Diamond Ratings requirements as appropriate, credited toward the PSA Distinctions PPSA, EPSA and GPU distinctions. For more info, visit http://printsalonvarna.org/ Apologies for duplicates if you have already entered or received this announcement.

ENTRY SALON

RULES

REGISTRATION FORM

148 AWARDS 24 Gold medals - FIAP, PSA, GPU, Salon Medal 12 Silver medals - FIAP, Salon Medal 12 Bronze medals - Salon Medal 36 FIAP Honourable Mention Ribbons 24 PSA Honourable Mention Ribbons 12 GPU Honourable Mention Ribbons 18 Judges Choice 6 PSV Diploms 1 Special Print section Salon Award 1 Special Digital section Salon Award 1 Special Club Cup Award 1 FIAP Award of “Best Author”

5h International Salon of Print and Digital Art Photography Varna Salon Chairman: Ivan Germanov 28, Tsonyo Todorov Str., PO Box 46 Varna 9009 BULGARIA Email: info@printsalonvarna.org Phone: +359 52 506111 Mob: +359 882123466

PAGB News No.236

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PAGB News No.236 extra

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Charities

The last 2 postings are pleas for help for charity. They can even pay you for doing it. Not a fortune.
However they represent an opportunity to practise people photography and for good causes.
Why not have a go?

Photographers needed.

Hallo, I am a director of Music for Wellbeing CIC, which works with older people with longer term health conditions (particularly dementia and lung conditions) and adults with learning disability.

In partnership with the Friends of Salisbury Medical Practice, we have been awarded funding to run a project to extend the existing singing for lung health group and offer introductory courses in breath management through singing. 

To cut a long story short, I hadn’t anticipated doing a launch event for the project, but circumstances have lead us to this point! The project will launch on 21st September and The Chapel is donating a room for it to happen. The Salisbury Breathless Singers (who are the regular singing for lung health group) will be joined by the Salisbury Pluckers (local ukulele band), and I am trying to organise food through the Pantry Partnership.

I wondered if there was a keen photographer at the camera club who might like to photograph the event for us - and how much would it cost to do so? I don’t have a budget for a professional, but would obviously expect to pay something for a keen amateur.

I very much look forward to hearing from you 

Warmest wishes 

Liv McLennan
Community Musician and Creative Practitioner 

Co-Director, Music for Wellbeing CIC

m: 07446 902118
t: 01722 741025
e: livmclennan@yahoo.com

w: musicforwellbeingblog.wordpress.com
@omniphonik

See my latest community projects here (Circle Dance), here (Intergenerational Community Music) and here (Singing for Lung Health)

Charity Photography opportunity

Steampunk Fair 7th Sept Wilton

Hello

Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Lynn Ireland. I am the manager of The Wilton Emporium, a charity superstore on the A36 Warminster Rd, behind Reeves the bakers.

My reason for getting in touch is because we have an event here on Saturday 7^th September.  A Steampunk Fair, this is where people dress up and imagination runs wild!

These events are normally attended by expert photographers, who take pictures and then sell them. Is this something that your members would like to do please?

I look forward to hearing from you.

Alabaré Wilton Emporium,
Unit 2,
North Station Yard,
Warminster Road
Wilton, SP2 0AT 

Regards Lynn

Lynn Ireland

Retail Manager

Alabaré Christian Care & Support

T: 01722 744111

M: 07765 405492

E: l.Ireland@alabare.co.uk

www.alabare.co.uk

Viewfinders Exhibition

Lichfield, Duffy and Donovan: Snapping the Sixties exhibition

Lichfield, Duffy and Donovan: Snapping the Sixties exhibition.

At Mottisfont from 21st Sept to 10 Nov 2019. Free except for normal NT admission cost.

See web site for details HERE

Chrome Browser's Task Manager

For those people who use Chrome Browser I have come across a very useful item. Chrome has its own Task Manager. This can help find and fix any issues that are causing it to run slow, have dead tabs, or crash.
It is simple to get to simply click Shift and Esc and there it is.
Read more about this HERE

PAGB NEWS No.230 and 230Extra

The links are 230 and 230Extra

The RPS: Digital Imaging Group Thames Valley - Find Out All You Need to Know About Infrared Photography

Digital Imaging Group – Thames Valley Centre

Sunday 19th May 2019 at Woosehill Community Hall, Wokingham, RG41 3DA

SIMON WEIR ARPS will be presenting a lecture BEYOND VISIBLE LIGHT

A day of Infrared Photography

Further details can be found on our web pages:- http://www.rps.org/events/2019/may/19/forthcoming-event
 

PAGB NEWS NO.229

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Winchester National Exhibition 2019

Invitation to Southampton International Exhibition