The Welsh Photographic Federation
Undeb Ffotograffig Cymru
We are very sad to report the passing of another past-President of the WPF,
Brian was the 33rd President of the Federation and served from 2011-2013. His obituary will follow.
We will also provide information regarding Brian’s funeral arrangements as soon we are able.
Thanks to Paul James for this lovely image that illustrates Brian’s character so well.
The details of the funeral of Jennifer Cox are as follows:
10am on the 13th October at Briwnant Chapel, Thornhill Crematorium, Cardiff, CF14 9UW. Followed by refreshments at The Manor Park Hotel a very short drive from the Crematorium.
Jen’s sister Gill would appreciate an approximation of the numbers attending for catering purposes. Over the next week would you please confirm your intention to attend to Stephen Willcocks (Cardiff Camera Club) by text to 07305 236617 or by email to stephen.willcocks@googlemail.com .
We have received the following sad news from the Secretary of Cardiff Camera Club regarding former WPF President (2009-2011), Jennifer Cox BA (Hons) Photography, ARPS.
I am sad to report that Jennifer Cox passed away early on the morning of 21st August 2025 at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital following a fall earlier in the week while in the care at the George Thomas Hospital in Treorchy. Many will remember Jen as an active member of our club and former president of the Welsh Photographic Federation (WPF). I will keep you updated about funeral arrangements when available.
Peter Young recently provided us with the following information the late Roy Thomas and we thought we’d share it here as many of you won’t know how much work Roy did for the WPF and the PAGB.
Roy’s career in the service of UK photography.
Citation in support of Roy’s nomination for the J S Lancaster Award.
The WPF Executive are very saddened to inform you of the sudden and sad passing of Roy Thomas in Morriston Hospital, on the afternoon of 3rd January 2025. As a Past President of the WPF and a very well-respected Life Member of Neath & District PS, he will be sadly missed.
Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with his wife Margaret and his family at this time. May he rest in peace.
Roy’s funeral will be held at St. Matthew’s Church, Dyffryn, Bryncoch, Neath, SA10 7AZ ar 2pm on 23rd January, 2025.
Pat Hollis (Hon.General Secretary)
Roy in March 2024 being presented with a gift for 40 years of service to the Welsh Photographic Federation.
We are very sad to report the passing of Vince Penticost who passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of July 10th. He will be sadly missed.
Vince was a well-respected club member who was well known across the camera clubs of South Wales as a presenter and judge.
He served as chairman of Western Valley Camera Club for a total of 23 years (1997-99, 2002-2007, 2009-2021 and 2024).
He also served on the WPF Committee and was President between 2015 and 2017 and as Past President until 2019.
He was particularly known for his sense of fun and good humour. The author of this post particularly remembers him coming to Gwynfa to judge a ‘match-a-slide’ competition dressed in his full referee kit, complete with yellow and red cards.
We’ll let you have the funeral arrangements when we know them.
Many of you will have heard the incredibly sad news of the passing of Alyn Wallace.
Alyn, originally from Pontypridd spoke to many PF clubs and his talks were a treat. Always memorable and awe inspiring. Such dedication to a craft is rare. We cannot believe he has gone at such a young age. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.
His family has released the following statement:
We’ve received this very sad news from Gwynfa Camera Club.
It is with enormous sadness that we announce the passing of our fellow member Gwynfryn Jones after a long illness.
John Long, a member of Kingswood Photographic Society for nearly sixty-six years, was a well-known and well-loved photographer and friend of many of us. Sadly, he passed away on 24th of January 2021 at the age of 89.
As a tribute, members of Kingswood PS are producing a photobook which will include recollections of John’s passion for photography, demonstrating his wish to share his knowledge and encouraging others on their photographic journey, as well as many of John’s photos.
If you’d like a copy of the book, please contact Adrian & Vanessa Herring before Monday, 15th of May, using Vanessa’s e-address: vanessahering@gmail.com
The cost per unit will depend on the number of our bulk order but it will be no more than £25.
We received this sad news from Morriston Camera Club:
It is with great sadness that Morriston Camera Club have to report that Jeff Lang our president and founder member has passed away aged 76. The passing, of Jeff, one of the most esteemed members of Morriston Camera Club in Swansea, came as a shock to all MCC members. Although he had been unwell for some time, no-one had been prepared for the sad news of his passing.