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Next Wednesday our speaker is Dennis Russ LRPS, CPAGB, AFIAP, AWPF, BPE1* who will be presenting his new talk: A Bit of Everything.
Dennis last visited us in October last year, when he judged Round 1 of the Print Competition. Tonight we get a chance to turn the tables and see the sort of photography that Dennis does. The title gives you some idea as to what to expect, so there should be something to appeal to everyone.
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You can see the types of photography that Dennis does, by visiting his website:
Below are a few images from the talk: |
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- Wednesday 11 February @ 19.30hrs
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Subject |
| 9 February |
DI Group |
Practical Evening |
| 18 February |
Print Competition R3 |
Judge - John Tilsley |
| 25 February |
Marc Pain |
Sports Photography |
| 4 March |
Roger Bracewell |
The Wonderful Everyday |
| 9 March |
Distinctions Advisory Group |
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| 11 March |
Alex Nail |
Mountains |
DOWNLOADABLE COPY OF PROGRAMME
The latest version of the programme is now available, please click HERE to download. If you downloaded the previous version, you should delete it as there have been quite a few changes. Please note, there are still a small number of dates to be added.
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IT types required for PDI SEC.
A plea from the Chairman:
The club at present is relying on Rob Stevenson to act as a remote PDI secretary, having moved to Devon, near Torquay, in mid-December. At present he is receiving entries for the PDI competitions in Devon, using “Photo Entry” software. I then download the entries and load them into a programme called Di-Centra which projects the competitions at the Clubrooms.
We therefore need an in-house person to take on the role of Projected Image Competition Secretary. You will need to be able to familiarise yourself with the “Photo Entry” and Di-Centra programmes (I used Di-Centra extensively when PDI sec for 7 years). You also need to be comfortable with standing in front of members to make announcements and to deal with the various issues that arise, such as new people entering and needing help. There are other tasks too, however there is a lot of help available for any candidate to learn the system.
It is important we have a flow of members to take on the jobs which make the club run smoothly, as it is not sustainable for the same small number of people to be continually carrying multiple roles to run the society.
If you have a some of the skills outlined, please contact me for a conversation to go forward. There is a lot of help available – you will definitely not be on your own!
Jeff Hargreaves
LRPS EFIAP DPAGB
Chairman BPS
Tel: 07545 618002
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Would members please remember to switch their phones to silent before meetings start, there's nothing more embarrassing than a visiting speaker being interrupted by the not so melodic tones of a phone going off during the evening.
Whilst on the topic of phones, some members have taken to using their phones during meetings, the bright screens can be very annoying and distracting to those sitting around them, especially when the talk is using PDIs and we are in a darkened room. I'm sure that reading/sending messages, checking football results or Google searches can wait either until the tea break or the end of the meeting.
Just remember - YOU PROBABLY WON'T DIE IF YOU DON'T TOUCH YOUR PHONE FOR AN HOUR OR SO, BUT YOU WILL DEFINITELY PEE OFF THOSE SITTING NEAR YOU IF YOU DO!
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Studio & Digital Imaging Groups |
Studio Group & DI Group
7:30pm-9:30pm Joint studio session with Digital Imaging Group. Model shoot with Kornelia and Evie, bargain at only £5 per person contribution – if you’ve not tried out the studio group or tried your hand at portraiture, why not come along and give it a go  . All welcome. Needless to say, there will be no Zoom transmission for this meeting.
Studio Group
Monday 9 February
10am-1pm Studio Group - Theme TBC
2pm+ Print mounting for beginners – Mike is bringing his mount cutter to give a demo on mount cutting. If you’ve got a print to mount, bring it along. Bring your own mount board or Mike can provide some ‘at cost’.
Monday 16 February
Michelle is returning to do her Mylar, fake underwater theme.
10am-1pm – All welcome, £10
Mike Martin
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WCPF Members Exhibition 2026
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- The exhibition is open to all members of WCPF affiliated clubs.
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entry classes are 3 Digital classes (Open Colour, Open Monochrome, Nature)
and 3 Print classes (Open Colour, Open Monochrome, Nature).
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cost is £10 for one class, plus £3 for each additional class.
The class definitions, fee structure and entry instructions will be available on the entry website.
PDI entries to be uploaded online, prints entries should be made online, but your prints can be left in a box on the stage at Unit 13.
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Download the latest edition of FIAP News - click HERE
NEW Download Issue 398 PAGB eNews HERE
Download Issue 125 of Photography News HERE.
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Member, Rhys Gillard, has donated the following for sale for Club funds.
Brand new, boxed and unused Nikon EN-EL18d rechargeable Li-ion battery suitable for Nikon D6 or Z9 Camera. Listed at Wex for £159.00
Anyone interested in making an offer for this item, should drop me a line at pete@bristolphoto.org.uk indicating which item and stating your offer. Best price "wins" and all proceeds will go to club funds.
Thank you Rhys, for the kind donation.
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Vale of Evesham
National Exhibition
Closing: 28 February
4 PDI Sections
Open Colour
Open Mono
Natural History
Experimental/Creative
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Rushden Open Photographic Exhibition
Closing - 15 March
5 PDI Sections:
Open
Monochrome
Creative
Scapes
Nature
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Closing - 15 March
6 PDI Sections:
Open
Monochrome
Creative
People
Scapes
Nature
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Salon acceptances: 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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If you have any photographic items for sale, drop me a line and I'll include them in the next newsletter. Please make sure that you provide contact details, price and full description of the sale items (pictures always help).
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