Annual General Meeting Monday 26th March 2018
This year has flown by, and once again, it was time for our last weekly meeting of this year, with Rod Smith in the Chair. In the accompanying photograph, from the left we have Helen…
This year has flown by, and once again, it was time for our last weekly meeting of this year, with Rod Smith in the Chair. In the accompanying photograph, from the left we have Helen…
This is always a popular evening. Over thirty images were submitted for this contest where, in rounds, two photographs are displayed on the screen. Members then vote Right or Left and the higher scoring image…
Tony is highly respected for his many varied portraits and it was a privilege to share his knowledge and experience. He led us through helpful steps to set up, using lighting such as a simple…
Our chairman, Rod Smith, welcomed members who had, somewhat surprisingly, braved the weather to attend! Several members contributed items this evening. June Atkinson led with creative changes to her photographs. Choose – an amaryllis flower;…
Phil Dobson and June Atkinson stepped in at short notice to highlight two very different topics. On our behalf, Phil is responsible for our participation in Gurushots, a global competition network of photographers. Having seen…
David lives in Throckley and returned for another visit to our club. Twenty-nine entries were examined using the Light Box. There was a great variety of subjects, testing David’s keen eye and photographic insight. He…
Members were transported to the countryside, to the thrill of the Hunt, to share in the love of the rural way of life which strongly defines Verity’s work. She is a past President of Hexham…
Helen Bradley gave a very entertaining presentation in which she showed that photography can be based both out and about, or at home, using very familiar objects. Here is a selection of her images; they…
A rainbow heralded the 2018 Ponteland Wheelbarrow Race, based at The Blackbird. A good crowd gathered to see the three races: Youngsters, Ladies and Open. Mayor Alan Varley attended with his wife and later he…
We wish you a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year!