Ponteland Photographic Society

Monday’s Treasure Hunt

As we assembled, the evening was rather wet, but it was decided that we should go out and see how things went. Five teams were clutching the Question sheet, ably drawn up by Veronica. The questions were not all easily answered and we were scudding about the village like little flotillas! Cameras at the ready, […]

Dobbies Garden Centre hosts our Club Photographic Display

Dobbies has kindly agreed to allow our display to be on view for all those who visit the Garden Centre and Café. It will be there until Wednesday, 20th September.    We are grateful for the support given to the Club and hope that it proves interesting for their customers. Previously the display has been at […]

First meeting of our 2017-2018 season.

It was a well-attended meeting.    We welcomed nine guests and hope to see them at future meetings. Rod Smith, our newly-elected Chairman,  introduced the members of the Committee.  Veronica led us through the details of the Year’s programme, which promises to be both challenging and enjoyable.    Committee members then showed images and videos reflecting their […]

Club presentation to Veronica Congleton

Veronica has diligently and creatively served as our Club Chairman for six years.   Thank you!  Rod Smith presented Veronica with a bouquet showing our appreciation of her dedicated service.

A Day on Hadrian’s Wall

Members of the club enjoyed a splendid outing on Sunday, 16th July to Sycamore Gap on Hadrian’s Wall.      After having taken advantage of the impressive  landscape and capturing memorable images, the group had lunch at the Twice Brewed Pub, before returning home. Located nearby is the new Visitor Centre, The Sill, which is the UK’s […]

Cowell’s Display

Jane Cowell is hosting our Photographic Society’s Display at Cowell’s Garden Centre in Woolsington, for the whole of August. In addition to browsing for garden essentials , plants and hanging baskets, take time to wander into the Greenhouse, have a coffee and enjoy the variety of images on display. Our new season begins on Monday […]

Sycamore Gap

It’s official – summer is returning for this weekend only to shine on our trip to Hadrian’s Wall. We’re meeting at Steel Rigg car park at 10am on Sunday 16th July to walk along the wall to Robin Hood’s Tree. After that there’s an opportunity to continue towards Housesteads or return along the lower path […]