Category: News (WPF)

After gaining him his Fellowship award from the Disabled Photographers Society, the amazing paint sculptures of former Gwynfa Chairman Allan Squires now appear on the Front cover of the Winter Edition of their magazine.

He also has an article inside. Well done to him.

Jennifer Harries of Llanelli Photographic Society has had a picture selected for the Care & Repair Wales Calendar 2017. Her photo features in March and is of Dinefwr Wood, Llandeilo.

The calendar is currently on sale for a very worthwhile cause and for just £5 each. Copies be purchased here and from local Care & Repair Agencies across Wales.

A bit more about the calendar: ‘A charity which helps older people in their homes has launched its first calendar to raise funds to help more people live independently at home. The calendar features beautiful photographs of Wales which were chosen through a competition run with charity staff, families and friends. It was produced with support from British Gas and all the funds raised from the calendar will go directly towards supporting more people across Wales.

Chris Jones, Chief Executive of Care & Repair Cymru said: “We’re very excited about our first charity calendar and are grateful for the sponsorship from British Gas. This support will allow 100% of the money raised from sales to go directly to help older people across Wales to live independently in warm, safe and accessible homes.

“Care & Repair is often described as “Wales best kept secret” and we hope this calendar will help to spread the word to the general public of the difference Care & Repair services make to the lives of older people.” Care & Repair Cymru is a Wales based charity with Care & Repair Agencies offer free help and support to older homeowners and those in private rented accommodation across Wales to maintain, repair and adapt their home

I like a few of you have been receiving requests for funds from our club accounts to be sent to an unknown site. They are rather amateurish and are unlikely to succeed but we thought it worth warning you. Be careful as these scams are getting more and more often.

This like a lot of other scams we all get appear to be getting more frequent. If you receive one of these requests send the information to phishing@ “your internet provider”.  

On a more pleasant note may I congratulate all the members of our clubs who have gained honours this year. Also a huge thanks to all the clubs who have both represented and helped the WPF this year.

I wish you all the very best for Christmas and the New Year.

Happy snapping to you one and all.

Vince Penticost, President WPF.

President of Gwynfa Camera Club and past-President of the WPF, Kevin Thomas features in a You Tube video about the making of the RWAS Charity Calendar 2017.

You can see it here.

Congratulations go to Megan Aherne of Caerphilly CC for achieving her LRPS distinction.

There have been a couple of queries as to what is required to become a PAGB judge.  The first thing to decide is do you want to travel and judge in England and possibly further afield.  Much of the judging in England is carried out ‘on-the-night’.

Here are main points taken from the PAGB website:

Continue reading “The PAGB Judges List”

It is with deep sadness that Western Valley Camera Club announces the passing of Jan Williams, one of our long standing members and a friend to all.  Jan was indeed the backbone of our club and was dedicated to her role as our secretary, a dedication that she carried forward into her position with the Welsh Photographic Federation.

Jan was always there to provide help and support to anyone, she enjoyed nothing more than sharing her experience and knowledge with others but also took great pleasure in learning new skills from her fellow photographers.

Jan was enthusiastic, generous with her time and nothing was ever too much trouble. The space that she has left both in WVCC and the WPF will be very hard to fill but we will all be left with fond, happy memories of a lovely lady and a dear friend.

All of our thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time.

Jan’s funeral is on Wednesday 9th November, but the time has been changed to 12 o’clock at the  Gwent Crematorium Croesyceiliog, Cwmbran, NP44 2BZ.