2018
JUNE
22nd (CHANGE FROM PRINTED SYLLABUS) 'LEO & CAROL PRESENTS....' A stunning Audio Visual presentation from the very talented duo of LEO PALMER.FRPS,FPSA,GMPSA,APAGB and CAROL PALMER.ARPS. Leo is a National and International Judge & Lecturer and very highly regarded in all aspects of photography. For many years he has been Chairman on the RPS Assessment Committee for ARPS & FRPS Distinctions. Carol is the Regional Organiser for the RPS and also on the Committee for LRPS Distinctions. (A/V-DPI).
29th 'AN EVENING WITH... ROBIN COWINGS'.
Robin works for magazines and theatres, producing fashion and editorial photography but his more personal work operates on the boundaries of the "commercial image" and more experimental art photography.
(Entries: 2nd Qualifying - ADVANCED - PRINTS)
JULY
6th 'AN EVENING WITH JOE CORNISH'. This highly regarded landscape photographer will present an AV/Print talk of his work. PLEASE NOTE: This event will take place in the Lecture Theatre at the ARTS CENTRE, WASHINGTON and Entry is by TICKET ONLY.
*** No meeting at Shiney Row ***
13th 'CLOSING NIGHT OF THE EXHIBITION'. Come along to the ARTS CENTRE, WASHINGTON NE38 8AB. to review and talk about the Exhibition with other Club Members, members of the public, family & friends.
(No meeting at Shiney Row).
(Entries: EXHIBITION IMAGE COMPETITION - DIGITAL)
20th 'SCHOOL FOR JUDGES'. This will probably be the last time we hold this event as it will be impossible to obtain any more 'unknown' prints. We will be asking for THREE volunteers to be 'on the spot' Judges for this exercise in tolerance. (P) (Entries: 2nd Qualifying - BEGINNERS - PRINTS)
27th 'RESULTS: 2nd QUALIFYING COMPETITION - ADVANCED'. The second leg of the Advanced section which is capably Judged by
JANE BLACK.ARPS,FPSA,Hon.PAGB. (P)
AUGUST
3rd 'ONCE A DANCER'. A first time visit by PAULINE PENTONY. She has won many Awards in the NCPF and her reputation is spreading far and wide. She specialises in photographing dancers with the emphasis on movement and her work is breathtaking. DO NOT MISS TONIGHT.
10th 'RESULTS: 2nd QUALIFYING COMPETITION - BEGINNERS - PRINTS'. Once again, we welcome back our
Judge: RICHARD SPIERS,DPAGB,BPE2*,APAGB. His comments are always well received and our Beginners will benefit from his advice.(P)
17th 'RESULTS: EXHIBITION IMAGE COMPETITION'. Members and the Public will be invited to submit images to the Club as part of the Exhibition. The results will be announced tonight. Our Judge will be STUART SKELSEY.LRPS,CPAGB,BPE1*, (DPI) (Entries: 2nd Qualifying - DIGITAL)
24th 'BANK HOLIDAY - PRACTICAL NIGHT'. As Bank Holidays are fairly quiet nights at the Club, this is an opportunity to become more involved with the Studio scenario.
31st 'SUGGESTION BOX'. A chance for you to air your views, opinions and ideas for the forthcoming 2019 season. (Entries: PORTRAIT - PRINTS)
SEPTEMBER
7th 'RESULTS 2nd QUALIFYING COMPETITION - DIGITAL'. We welcome back our friend from Blyth, JIM WELSH.LRPS,CPAGB,APAGB. to Judge our Digital efforts.(DPI)
14th (CHANGE FROM PRINTED SYLLABUS) 'AN EVENING WITH MARK PARVIN'. Another one of 'our own' giving us another evening showing us his exceptional skill as a photographer. (Entries: SET SUBJECT - PRINTS)
21st 'RESULTS: PORTRAIT COMPETITION - PRINTS'. It is a delight to welcome back our Judge for this competition and he is
MALCOLM KUS.ARPS,DPAGB,EFIAP/b. He is an extremely entertaining and witty Judge and we look forward to hearing his comments. (P)
(Entries: 3rd Qualifying - BEGINNERS - PRINTS)
28th 'TONY WAKE ENTERTAINS'. Tony has done shows for us for quite a few years now and yet, he still shows us something new every time. (DPI)
OCTOBER
5th 'RESULTS: SET SUBJECT COMPETITION'. Our Judge this evening is the very competent CATHERINE BALL (BA Photos). She was very well received on her last visit and we look forward to more of the same.(P).
12th 'RESULTS: 3rd QUALIFYING COMPETITION - BEGINNERS PRINTS'. For his final visit Judging the Beginners section is our good friend RICHARD SPIERS.DPAGB,BPE2*,APAGB. His next visit will be as our Guest at the Annual Dinner. (P). (Entries: WEAR AREA BATTLE)
19th 'THE FIRST SIGNS OF AUTUMN'. This show by COLIN RAINE was scheduled for last year, but due to ill health he had to cancel, so, tonight we get the opportunity to see Colin's superb photography.(DPI). (Entries: 3rd Qualifying - ADVANCED - PRINTS)
26th (CHANGE FROM PRINTED SYLLABUS) 'LET'S TALK ABOUT PROJECTS'. Our Speaker tonight is PETER DIXON.ARPS,DPAGB,APAGB. We have always enjoyed Peter's sense of humour and also his stunning photography. He was once a Member of our Club and he is also now a staunch Member of Whickham Photographic Society. (P). (Entries: 3rd Qualifying - DIGITAL)
NOVEMBER
2nd 'PRACTICAL NIGHT'. The last one of this season, so let's have a great night.
9th 'RESULTS: 3rd QUALIFYING COMPETITION - ADVANCED PRINTS'. For her final visit Judging the Advanced section is our good friend
JANE BLACK.ARPS,FPSA,Hon.PAGB. Her next visit will be as our Guest at the Annual Dinner. (P). (Entries: NATURE - DIGITAL)
16th 'RESULTS 2nd QUALIFYING COMPETITION - DIGITAL'. For his third Judging of this year we welcome back
JIM WELSH.LRPS,CPAGB,APAGB. He and his wife MARGARET will also be joining us at our Annual Dinner.
(Donations are wanted for the Christmas Hamper)
(Final night for Written items for the AGM Agenda)
(The Nomination sheet for the Officers & Committee for Election at the AGM will be available)
23rd 'WEAR AREA BATTLE'. Once again we host this event for the 40th time and we take great pleasure is meeting the Clubs from our area. Please arrive early to help set up. The Judge for tonight is DAVE COATES.ARPS,EFIAP/p,ESFIAP,APSA,EPSA,MPAGB,APAGB.
(Please remember to bring 'goodies' for the Buffet)
30th 'RESULTS: NATURE COMPETITION - DIGITAL'. For this evening we have another regular and well liked Judge DAVE PHILLIPS of
Hartlepool. (DPI) (Final night for the return of the Trophies)
DECEMBER
7th 'ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING'. A chance for you to have your say.
14th 'ANNUAL DINNER & PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES'. As this is our 50th Anniversary Dinner, please try to attend and applaud all of our Members who have won awards for the hard work they have done this season. Our Guests will be: RICHARD SPIERS, JANE BLACK, JIM & MARGARET WELSH. Our Chief Guest will be LORD DEREK FOSTER & LADY ANNE FOSTER of Bishop Auckland.
21st 'NO MEETNG'. Have a Very Happy Christmas.
28th 'NO MEETING'. All the very best for the New Year.
2019
JANUARY
4th 'NCPF 'SELECTOR'S CHOICE' PORTFOLIO'.