We’ve noticed that a few W.P.F. clubs have Twitter feeds: @PTCamera (Port Talbot), @cardiffcamera, @barrycameraclub and @GwynfaCC. If you are on Twitter, why not give them a follow? Let us know if your club ‘tweets’!
Five made life members of Rhondda C.C.
Rhondda Camera Club have awarded Life Membership to five long serving members in recognition of their services to the Club, and the art of Photography. They are: Neville Cox LRPS, Edwin Gravell AWPF, Gerrard Jones, Jack King and Laurie Saurin. Each has served the Club in exhibitions, competitions and in executive and administrative positions. Between them they have recorded over 150 years of membership.
Nick’s New Book – From Trickle to Torrent
Nick Jenkins has a new book available. It is called “From Trickle to Torrent” and concentrates on his wonderful waterfall shots.
Heidi has a website!
Hot on the heels of husband Alec, Heidi Stewart is the latest Gwynfa member to open a website. It is full of her lovely photographs so why not pop along and have a look (and maybe leave a comment on her blog). Like Alec, Heidi used the free software available from weebly.com to create the site.
Alec Stewart has a new Website
Alec Stewart AWPF of Gwynfa Camera Club has a new website. Alec says “For as long as I can remember, I have had a passion for the natural world. To this day I am constantly amazed at the diversity and beauty that surrounds us every day. A walk along a canal towpath or through woodland becomes an exploration to seek out the fascinating and varied plant and animal life existing in these habitats”. Click on the kingfisher to visit the site and enjoy more of Alec’s photographs.
Eight Join the AWPF Roll of Honour in 2011
The AWPF adjudications took place on the 13th November with eight of the 19 applicants (42%) achieving the distinction.
The judges (Kevin Thomas MA FRPS (Chair), John Chamberlain FRPS MFIAP APAGB, Roger Parry ARPS AFIAP Hon PAGB, Ann Davies EFIAP DPAGB and Leigh Woolford AWPF AFIAP) were treated to a wide variety of themes including wildlife, portature, documentary, landscape, sport and travel. Hearty congratulations to the succesful applicants and commiserations to those not successful. The distinction event was coordinated by Alan Shepherd APWF ARPS who did an remarkable job of making sure everything ran smoothly, and at his first attempt. Continue reading “Eight Join the AWPF Roll of Honour in 2011”
Sad News – Dudley M. Davies
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of Mr Dudley M Davies who is listed in the “A†list of judges and has also been listed in the PAGB Handbook for at least fifty years. Continue reading “Sad News – Dudley M. Davies”
President Roy of Aberdare!
After many years of exceptional service to Welsh photography, and in particular for his dedication and support of Aberdare Camera Club, Roy Lewis FDPS, AWPF, ARPS has been appointed Life President of the club. We all thanks Roy for his laughter, coaching and help through the years, and wish him every happiness. Although retired from the ACC, we know that Roy will still be taking, and working on his images. Below is a photograph of Roy receiving his certificate of office from Les Davies, ACC Chairperson.
Gwynfa Member John and the Captains California Bike Ride
Gwynfa Member John Southcombe is taking part in the Captains California Bike Ride in aid of Velindre hospital. John has already climbed Kilimanjaro with a group of Welsh Rugby captains. Continue reading “Gwynfa Member John and the Captains California Bike Ride”
Leigh has a new website… and you can too.
Gwynfa member Leigh Woolford has a new website. Inspired by the ‘Weebly‘ website of Gwen, Phil & Chris Charnock, Leigh had a go creating one of his own. Everything you will see on his site was created using the FREE service provided by Weebly. Continue reading “Leigh has a new website… and you can too.”