Our weekly news sheet is distrubuted at each meeting
Notice Board

This evening
As President of the Yorkshire Photographic Union, Raymond Brammall ARPS, DPAGB will be presenting"With a little help from my friends". A photographer for over 30 years, Ray has had his work exhibited throughout the UK in PAGB & other national and international exhibitions. Ray's talk charts his transition from mono wet prints to digital printing.
Next meeting 23rd February (extra meeting)
Workshop- How to take groups and weddings" by Adrian Stone. Early start at 7.00 pm
New members
We are very pleased to welcome as new members - John Neal, Michael Gray, Suzanne Brown, Stephen White, Christine White, Robert Offer and Carole.
N&EMPF - Club Projected Digital Image Trophy Competition Sunday 11th March
The purpose of the competition is twofold - to find the Champion N.& E.M.P.F. Club, and the two clubs to represent N.& E.M.P.F. in the P.A.G.B. National Championships at Warwick University.
The competition will be held at Arnold Leisure Centre starting at 1.45pm and there will be an admission charge of £3 to cover expenses. The AGM is at the same venue in the morning and admission to that is, of course, free.
Peak Photography Competition 2012
Buxton Festival and Visit Peak District & Derbyshire are delighted to announce that to celebrate this year's Olympics and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee the competition theme for 2012 is 'Welcome to Britain'. Top prize £300, finalists featured in exhibition at Buxton Festival. See http://tiny.cc/6dmm2 for full details.
Adrian Stone-exhibition entries- reminder
An email from Adrian has been forwarded to all those members on the internet regarding entries for an exhibition organised by The Photographic Angle. " To apply, simply visit: www.thephotographicangle.co.uk and fill in our online application form. Selected photographers will become part of a touring exhibition later this year, with their work showcased across the UK from London, to Bristol, Birmingham, Peterborough and many more places! Successful applicants will also have a full profile of their work featured on our website".
Required SLR digital camera
Please contact member John who is looking for a digital camera in good condition.
Photo 'opportunities
Get yourself a ringside seat .Circus Mondao-clowns, wheel of death, magic and illusions.Zebras, camels, llamas, horses, ponies, reindeer & dogs.Baytree garden centre, Weston Lincolnshire PE12 6JUToday to Sun 19 Feb.
Don't forget -Grimsthorpe Castle- 18th & 19th February
Husky Racing- 10.00 am - 2.00 pm
£5 per car, wrap up warm. Hot drinks and refreshments available. You are welcome to bring your own dog, on a lead please, to sniff out the action!
The Beeches - Open Garden for NGS
1-acre garden full of colour and interest to plant enthusiasts. Spring gives some 250 named snowdrops together with hellebores and early daffodils. The lawn is awash with crocus, fritillaries, anemones, narcissi and cyclamen. Large vegetable garden on raised beds. Lovely views over open countryside. Open:Sun 19, Wed 22 Feb (11-4); Sun 18 Mar, Sun 15 Apr The Beeches, Milton, Tuxford, Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 0PW