Club News
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Art in the Park 2017
Post date: Sat, 20/05/2017 - 19:23Local Dignitaries visited our Exhibition at Art in the Park this morning - photograph courtesy of Mike Farmer. Though the weather hasn't been very kind to us today, those visitors that have braved the elements have been full of praise for the images on display. The Exhibition is open again tomorrow (Sunday 21st) from 10am until 4pm.
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End of Season Awards
Post date: Mon, 08/05/2017 - 15:30Ye Olde Rock Inn at Upper Hulme hosted our Annual Dinner and Awards Presentation Evening to bring this season to a close. Pictured are Sue George receiving the Mick Johnson Trophy for the most top three places in print and digital Natural History Competitions, and Tony Cartwright receiving the Brian Ross Award for the most top three places in print and digital Landscape and Open Competitions. The...
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"Themed Competitions" 2017/2018 Season
Post date: Thu, 20/04/2017 - 12:32The "themed" competitions for the 2017/18 season as announced at last year's AGM were as follows: Print Competetion - Seasons PDI Competition - Worm's Eye View The subjects for 2018/19 will be announced at this year's AGM.
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Places to Go
Post date: Wed, 19/04/2017 - 13:15Chris has kindly provided a list of events over the coming months: http://www.pikehallharnessracing.co.uk Sun 11th June 2-00 Harness Racing http://www.darleymoor.co.uk/ Motorcycle Road Racing - check website for dates. October meeting for International riders. http://www.hawkstonemx.co.uk/ Motocross on one of the oldest courses in the country. Check website for dates - it might open up with an...
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Pikelow Farm & Marton Heath Trout Pools
Post date: Sat, 15/04/2017 - 12:29Members may already be aware of this place, but if not, it might be of interest as there are hides for photographing birds. More information and contact details on their website: www.martonheath.co.uk
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Results from Easter Event at Crich Tramway Museum
Post date: Fri, 14/04/2017 - 12:17World War II Home Front at Crich Tramway Museum - http://www.tramway.co.uk/whatson/list/ See link in "comments" below. Did anyone go to the Viking Event at Tutbury Castle - http://www.tutburycastle.com/?page_id=4706#
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Robertshaw Trophy 2016
Post date: Tue, 11/10/2016 - 08:28Blythe Bridge Camera Club hosted this year's competition for the Robertshaw Trophy which was judged by Peter W Cheetham, APAGB. Fourteen of our members travelled to Blythe Bridge to witness the disappointing outcome for Leek PC coming in last place - soundly beaten by the other four clubs. The winners were Blythe Bridge with a very creditable 186 points, followed by Crewe with 180, Macclesfield...
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New Season 2016/2017
Post date: Fri, 09/09/2016 - 14:11Leek Photographic Club meetings resume on Thursday 15th September 2016, starting at 7.30 prompt. The speakers for the opening few nights are shown below. 15th September - Tony Winfield - “Photographic Location, Location, Location”. 22nd September - Richard Knisely-Marpole - “Heritage Photography”. 29th September - Scott Latham - “From Plains to Jungles”. 6th October - Practical Night
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Moorlands Radio
Post date: Wed, 24/08/2016 - 11:24On Wednesday 24th August, our own Bernard Beech is being interviewed on Moorlands Radio about Leek Photographic Club. Not sure yet when it will be broadcast, this afternoon's Drivetime is the earliest possibility, if we learn more we'll let you know. Moorlands Radio broadcasts on 103.7 fm, so tune in if you can.
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Art in the Park
Post date: Mon, 23/05/2016 - 16:01Despite the weather, we had a successful exhibition at Art in the Park 2016. We had some 90 images on display, and comments made in the Visitor Book reflected the excellent standard. Thank you to all who contributed images, and to those who gave their time to help set up, take down and steward the event and made it a successful weekend.
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