BPS Newsletter - Issue 163 25 November 2015 |
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Next week is Round 2 of the Projected Image Competition, which is being judged by our own Beryl Heaton ARPS EFIAP CPAGB.
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There have been two issues of the PAGB eNews whilst the newsletter has been "off air": issues 148 & 149, the links for which are below:
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November has been a busy month for Unit 13.
At the beginning of the month Bristol Astronomical Society moved from their previous meeting place at Bristol Grammar School to Unit 13. Friday nights will now see us welcoming them to their new regular meeting place. This agreement will go some way towards ensuring that we get the maximum use out of the property, as up until now it has been a little like a football stadium - wonderful building & facilities, but used just once or twice a week and the rest of the time lying empty. The agreement will also please our Treasurer as it will mean some additional income to help offset the running costs of the clubrooms.
As you will know, Bristol is the 2015 Green Capital of Europe, well, BPS has now done its bit. Throughout this week men have been beavering away on the roof of the clubrooms installing a solar panel system, by the time you read this they will have installed panels to the entire area of the roof over the Meeting Room section of the building. This will mean that we will be a net producer of electricity with our contribution to the National Grid far out-stripping our use.
The beginning of the installation. |
WCPF - Knightshayes Trophy
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Entry for the 2016 WCPF Knightshayes Trophy is now open.
The subject for 2016 is " Beginning with the letter T ". This is a print competition where each entrant may submit a maximum of TWO PRINTS each of which must have been taken within the last two years and be on 50 x 40 cm mounts. - THERE IS NO ENTRY FEE The usual WCPF rules apply, please see the WCPF website at w ww.wcpf.org.uk
Our club WCPF representative is Danny Heaton ( danny.heaton@btopenworld.com) will be only too happy to help if you have any queries regarding the competition or on how to get your entry to them. Closing date is the DPIC on 7 Feb 2016
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Looking for something to do this weekend? (some of our older gentlemen members may be reminded of trips to the barbers!). Why not take a trip to Devon wher the annual WCPF Kingswood Salver competition takes place tomorrow, 21 November, at The Village Hall, Clyst St Mary, EX5 1BG - 10.30am for 11.00am start. This is a competition for panels of 5 prints from five photographers of 1 club. The judge is Tony Worobiec FRPS. After the competition, Tony will be giving a talk (starting at 2pm). To find out more, please click here.
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There are just a few days left to visit the Arena Photographers Exhibition titled “ Arena Presents” at The Grant Bradley Gallery, East Street, Bedminster. It is running until 28 November. Membership of the Arena Group of Photographers is by invitation only and the exhibition includes work from Ted Sturgeon, John Chamberlin (BPS), Nikki Gwynn-Jones, Caroline Hyman, Vanda Ralevska, Leigh Preston, Steve Smith, Sue Brown, Harry Cundell, Tim Rudman, Paul Foley and Kathy Harcom. For further details, please click here, or to find out more about Arena, please visit their website. Below is one of the images from the exhibition (by Sue Brown)
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Volunteer Project in Africa
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I have received the following from Changing Worlds who are based in Hamilton House in Stokes Croft. It is self explanatory, so if you are interested please contact them directly.
Becoming a volunteer photography teacher is a fantastic way to spend a constructive trip overseas by broadening your horizons and helping to improve the future prospects of children from disadvantaged communities. You will have the chance to share your love of photography with enthusiastic children by teaching them the basics of using a camera such as composition and exposure, whilst also exploring your own photography in a new and exciting culture.
The project start dates for 2016 are the 13th of February and the 27th February. This will be the second year this project is running after such a huge success last year - we would be able to put you in touch with volunteers for last year for you to talk to about their experiences.
The project runs for 5 weeks at a cost of £1245. This project cost includes your accommodation at a shared volunteer house, three meals a day, airport transfers, transport to and from the project, full induction and orientation, 24 hour support and pre departure advice. This would leave you to budget for your flights, travel insurance and extra spending money.
Thank you
Pendra
Changing Worlds
E: pheath@changing-worlds.com
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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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