BPS Newsletter - Issue 230 29 March 2017
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Next Wednesday is the annual presentation of the Bristol Salon of Photography. This evening is the culmination of twelve months' work to bring together some of the best images in the world. This year we saw an entry of over 10,000 images from just over 1,000 photographers from 61 different countries, so the variety of work is huge. Andrew Marker and his team have been slaving away over a hot monitor to put together the best of the acceptances to create this year's show. Having seen a preview of the show, I can say that you are in for an audio and visual treat - a show not to be missed! |
Next Wednesday is also the closing date for Print Competition Round 4 - an evening which reveals the overall winner of the Print Competition.
The judge for the night will be Ken Holland ARPS DPAGB from Teignmouth. To see more about Ken, visit his website at www.lowenna.co.uk |
The number of enquiries about paying membership subscriptions into the bank has been increasing recently and although this isn't practical, it has been agreed to accept payments into the Salon PayPal account, with the monies then being transferred to the BPS account.
The following points should be noted:
- This is purely voluntary and can be changed at any time (although it is hoped that a large number of members will agree). You can, of course, continue to pay by cheque or cash if you wish.
- You do NOT need a PayPal account, as any current debit/credit card can be used in the same way as any internet payments are made. There are many members who enter Salons and who use these methods already.
- As PayPal charge a small fee, it is proposed to add a flat rate of between 50p and £2 to each of the rates from £16 to £102.
- Shortly before the subscription becomes due, an invoice will be emailed from PayPal, which includes a 'View and Pay now' button. This leads directly to the online invoice, where payment can be made via a PayPal account or other current card.
- A receipt will automatically be emailed, showing a transaction number.
- On a weekly basis, monies received will be transferred to the bank account.
- This system can also be used for Studio/Clubroom bookings and the BPS Photography Course payments.
If you have any questions about this, please contact me; it would also be helpful if you would let me know whether you would like to take advantage of this convenient way of paying your subscription. Carol Sykes membership@bristolphoto.org.uk0117 9241338 |
| 1-31 March |
Batsford Arboretum, Batsford, Moreton-in-Marsh, Glos GL56 9AB - It is the start of blossom time at Batsford Arboretum. March is the perfect time to see a host of golden daffodils in all their spring glory! Wander through swathes of yellow and enjoy the spring sunshine from beneath the glorious tree canopy. The Arboretum is starting to show signs of life again after the winter, including the early flowering blowsy magnolias. Details here.
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| 3 Mar – 11 Jun |
Roger Mayne - The Photographers' Gallery. This major exhibition is the first since 1999 to show the iconic work of British photographer Roger Mayne (1929-2014). It includes his pioneering photographs of 1950s and early 1960s community life in London’s Southam Street. www.thephotographersgallery.org.uk
Thanks to Dave Lawlan for this.
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| 25 March |
Slimbridge - 25 March (8am - 10.30am). Go in search of the Common cranes on the Slimbridge reserve with one of the wardens. This time of year is fantastic for watching these striking birds & admiring their dancing & displays. To book, visit their website here.
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| 30 March |
The Severn Bore: 10.30am at Minsterworth, Stonebench and Over Bridge, Gloucester. Find out where and when to see The Severn Bore in 2017, and don’t miss out on the natural wonder and sporting spectacular by clicking here.
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| 1 April |
WCPF AV 2017 on Saturday 1 April. More details on the WCPF website.
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| 8-9 April |
Severn Valley Railway - Diesel Gala when you can see Class 20 locomotive D8059 from the Severn Valley Railway for this special weekend of intensive trains. Full details here.
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| 9 April |
Frome Camera Fair. Frome Wessex Camera Club holds Camera Fairs twice a year, in April and October. The venue is in the centre of Frome at the Cheese and Grain, Market Yard, BA11 1BE. There is ample free parking. Click here for a location map. The fair provides a great opportunity for photography enthusiasts to buy, sell and exchange cameras and other equipment and are always well attended by both traders and buyers. Full details (buying or selling), click here.
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ITS NOT PARTICULARLY EASY FINDING "DATES FOR YOUR DIARY", SO I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IT IF MEMBERS COULD LET ME KNOW OF ANY EVENTS, EXHIBITIONS OR PICTURE LOCATIONS THAT THEY THINK WOULD BE OF INTEREST. DATES AND WEB LINKS WOULD HELP.
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Salon acceptances: BPS photographers are now achieving large numbers
of salon acceptances and constraints on time and space mean we can't
include them all. So please only advise of awards or other
milestones.
Contrary to popular belief, I do not possess psychic powers and need you to tell me if you've had successes. If you want to blow your own trumpet (or someone else's), then this is the place to do it. Please let me know and I'll include details in a future issue.
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you have something photographic that you want to sell, let me have the
details and I will circulate them to a captive audience of photographers
through the Newsletter - send to the usual address. |
Would all members please note: before you plan your shoot and book your model, you should check whether the studio/clubroom will be free. This can be done easily and at any time by viewing the Clubroom Bookings calendar in the Members' Area of the BPS Website. Bookings can (and must) be made by contacting Mike Bigger at bookings@bristolphoto.org.uk. Log in details to the Members' Area are at the end of this newsletter.
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For those of you who aren't sure what MPAGB, EFIAP/s and many more such seemingly random collections of letters mean, just click here to download the list. |
Please don't forget that if you change your address (home or email), or gain additional photographic distinctions, it would be appreciated if you could let the Membership Secretary know so that she can keep her records up to date, this will also ensure that you continue to receive your newsletters - please email all changes to membership@bristolphoto.org.ukThe distinctions we have on record are those shown at the top of this newsletter, if they are wrong, please let Carol know. |
If you have anything you think other members would like to know about, such as exhibitions, special events etc. please let me know at newsletter@bristolphoto.org.uk
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To view past editions of this Newsletter, please click on the following link and then select the date(s) you are looking for - BPS Newsletter Archive
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BPS Website - Members' Area "Log in"
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To enter the Members' Area of the BPS website you will need the following:
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If you have any problems getting into the Members' Area, please contact Carol, either by email: membership@bristolphoto.org.uk or by telephone: 0117 924 1338 |
Bristol Photographic Society, Unit 13, Montpelier Central, Station Rd, Bristol, BS6 5EE
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