27th October 2003

FOLKESTONE CAMERA CLUB

After a very successful day out to Lille, France o­n Saturday 11th October – we got back to basics o­n Monday13th October, with a presentation by Mr John Devenport FRPS MPAGB EFIAP entitled ‘Observations and Variations’ where we were treated to some brilliant photography.

We all had a thoroughly enjoyable evening and gave us some ideas of what we could all achieve with a little practice and knowledge.

The 18th October was the annual Kent County Photographic Association Handley Shield and Carter Cup competition held at Tonbridge. This is a competition to find the best slides from clubs throughout Kent and we are pleased to say that two of our members received Merit awards:- Betty Boreham and Robert Brisley – congratulations and well done. Our 1st Print competition of the season o­n 20th October was judged by MrJohn Butler ARPS, DPAGB, APAGB , a member of Tonbridge Camera Club a regular visitor to our club, and a very competent and experienced judge. Points out of 20 of each section were as follows:-

Novice:-     FORTH RAIL BRIDGE NORMAN SHARP 20 FORTH ROAD BRIDGE NORMAN SHARP 19 (12 entries)     BICYCLE PARK FRANCIS PAGE 19           

Intermediate:-      CHINESE MASSAGE WITH MOVEMENT NICK BLUNDELL 20 (16 enries)     SIBERIAN LILY            PAT BAILY 20           RUSH HOUR JEAN TURNER 19 ROPE BRAIDS MICHAEL CHALK 19      

Advanced:-     THE EAGLE OWL DAVE TURNER 20 (19 entries)     BLUE GLASS DENNIS BRIDGES 19 THE VENUE LIVERPOOL 1 DAVID HUGHES 19

Portraits:-Novice:-     ST TRINIANS               STEVE MAYALL          20(1 entry)

Intermediate:-     LUCKY               CHARLES WHILE          20(1entry)     

Advanced:-     SELF PORTRAIT           KEITH RADFORD          20(14 entries)     CHANTEL BILL PAIN 20 DENISE & RICHARD FRANK BARRACLOUGH 18 PENNY & ADAM BOB BRISLEY 18 THE MECHANIC MARIE LAURE STONE 18 PURCY DAVE TURNER 18

This is just a selection of our members work – many members prefer slides to prints and vice versa. (We at present have approximately 60 members)

We have a Practical Evening o­nce a month so members can practice with the studio lighting with a model and we always hope the newer members will come along to try their hand at portraiture or table top.
On the 27th October we will be seeing the judging of our first slide competition of this season.

The following meeting o­n 3rd November will be an illustrated and demonstration of portraiture by Mr G. Lancaster. o­n Saturday 1st November a coach party of us will be visiting London to see the musical ‘Les Miserables’, which we are all looking forward to.

Visit our web site at www.folkestonecameraclub.co.uk.Meetings are held at the United Reformed Church Community Hall, Castle Hill Avenue. Folkestone, every Monday commencing at 7.45pm

New members are always welcome and anyone interested in joining, please, ring Jenny Barraclough (Hon. Secretary) 01303 245399 or e mail: barraclough@jenny-frank.fsnet.co.uk for further information.