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Rhondda finish 4th in the 2014 PAGB Cup for small clubs

Very well done to Rhondda who were top Welsh club in the recent PAGB Cup for small clubs. Welsh scores (both WPF and NWPA) were:

Rhondda Camera Club 119 4th= Llandudno Photographic Society 119 4th= Dwyfor Camera Club 112 8th= Clwb Camera Caernarfon 108 16th= Swansea Camera Club 107 18th= Mold Camera Club 101 37th= […]

WPF clubs feature in the 2014 PAGB Cup.

Welsh clubs placed very well among the 110 clubs that entered the 2014 PAGB Cup (Open section for large clubs). Inn Focus Group finished a creditable 5th and Gwynfa were 9th from the 100 biggest clubs in the UK.

The four Welsh clubs who entered this competition achieved the following scores:

Inn Focus Group […]

2014 PAGB Cup for Nature Results

Welsh clubs didn’t feature too highly among the 94 clubs that entered the 2014 PAGB Cup for Nature achieving the following scores for their 10 best photos:

Inn Focus Group 111 (Joint 29th) Western Valley 110 (Joint 37th) Bridgend 106 (Joint 52nd) Ebbw Vale 106 (Joint 52nd) Gwynfa 105 (Joint 57th) Swansea 101 (Joint 72nd) […]

Derek Jones

Sad news from Tony Falla of Monmouth PC.

Derek Jones one of the founder members of Monmouth Photographic Club has passed away aged 87. It is our understanding that he was involved in the setting up of the Lampeter Convention which he attended for many years. His funeral will take place on Wednesday […]

2014 Memorial won by Inn Focus

From Martin Nagle of the Rhondda CC.

24 Clubs took part in the 2014 Memorial Trophy Competition, hosted by the Rhondda Camera Club on Sunday 26th January. A very entertaining Apppraisal was given by the judge, Tony Dudley from Smethwick Photographic Society. His comments showed a very astute knowledge of technique and composition, and were […]

Clarification from the Police

We have received a copy of this letter from Alan Shepherd over at Gwynfa. It is from the Police communications advisory group and explains to officers that they cannot restrict photography in a public place.

WPF Finish Second in 2014 PAGB Nature Competition

Following a revision to the result caused by an ineligible image being entered by mistake, the WPF finished second to the Midland Counties Photographic Federation in the Annual Inter-Federation Nature PDI competition. Well done to everyone who had an image selected. We shall eandeavour to get hold of the full scores…

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Leigh’s Iceland Blog

This from our News Editor, Leigh Woolford:

When I am giving my presentation to clubs, members often ask about the practicalities of travelling to Iceland. Therefore I decided to add a blog post to my website. You can see it here. It provides some basic information about flights, car hire, hotels and costs. […]

Trevor Emanuel

It is with regret that Merthyr Tydfil Camera Club reports the passing of Trevor Emanuel, a former Treasurer of the Club (then known as Merthyr Tydfil Photographic Society) on 17th December 2013 at the age of 92. Trevor was a loyal member of the club for many years and was made a life […]

Doug Fidler FRPS

Pam Lewis of the Vale PS had informed us that Doug Fidler FRPS of Rhoose passed away on Monday 16th December.

Doug was very well known the Welsh Photographic Federation and will be very much missed. His photographic knowledge was highly appreciated by all who knew him and saw his work. […]

Allan Squires gets his ADPS

Allan Squires, deputy chair at Gwynfa Camera Club, has heard that he has been awarded an ADPS (Associate of the Disabled Photographers Society) to go with his AWPF. His panel was 15 photographs of paint sculptures. Allan described himself as being “well chuffed”.

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Gwynfa Wins the 2013 Stanley Chell

Gwynfa Camera Club (69 points) narowly pipped the Inn Focus Group (68), Llanelli and Towy Valley (both 67) to win the Stanley Chell Trophy for the second consecutive year.

Gwynfa’s winning images were: The Old Iron Works by Gwynfryn Jones (16), When I’m 64 by Lynda Beynon (16), Skye Perspectives by […]

Gwynfa’s Val in ‘Outdoor Photographer’

Val Shepherd of Gwynfa Camera Club has been selected as one of the runners-up in the Creative Compositions competition in Outdoor Photography magazine (Edition 173, out next week). The shot, which can be seen below, is the type that Val really enjoys taking, involving colour, texture, & pattern in wood. Well done Val! We hope […]

2013 Rhondda 11 Way Goes to the Vale

On Tuesday 19th December at 7.3pm Rhondda hosted their annual 11 sided battle. Present was a good crowd who enjoyed the usual warm welcome and fine hospitality of RCC.

The battle was won by The Vale PS (107) with Rhondda and Western Valley (both 105) hot on their heels. Gwynfa and […]

2013 AWPF Distinction Successes

The 2013 AWPF Distinctions were held at Talbot Green on Sunday 10th November and out of the 12 who entered 5 were successful. Congratulations go to ;-

Joanne Searle AWPF of Kinswood photographic Society David Jones AWPF of Conwy Camera Club Cliff Emery AWPF of Neath Photographic Society Vince Penticost AWPF of Western […]

Obituary – P.O. Davies

The funeral of P O Davies will be held at 10:40 am on Tuesday 26 November 2013 at Llwydcoed Crematorium, Aberdare, CF44 0DJ. At Phil’s request there will be no flowers or hymns, so it will be a short committal service.

Phil Davies, from Mountain Ash, passed away at the age […]