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Nick is the Fall Guy

Congratulations to Nick Jenkins of at Freespirit Images and Gwynfa Camera Club who has just had a 4 page article in Cameracraft, a quarterly advert free photography magazine.

We shall henceforward refer to him as the Fall Guy.

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Allan is on the Cover

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.

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Jennifer features in Care Calendar

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 & […]

A Scam Warning

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 […]

Kevin on You Tube

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 Megan

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

The PAGB Judges List

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:

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AWPF Results, 6th November 2016

A huge thank you goes out to all of this year’s judges Nick Jenkins (Chairman), Margaret Collis, Jenny Hibbert, David Lingham and Brian Coleman who were all greatly impressed by the fantastic standard of work presented for assessment this year.

Once again the work presented at Talbot Green Community Centre was amazing, which resulted in […]

In Loving Memory of Jan Williams

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 […]

Oakdale becomes Sirhowy Valley PC

Oakdale PS has now changed its name to Sirhowy Valley Photography Club.

2016 Ace of Clubs Result Confirmed

ACES OF CLUBS – Hosted by Newport PC on 20 February 2016

Judges: Peter Cheetham APAGB (N&EMPF), Pete McCloskey FRPS APAGB (WCPF) & Graham Reeves FRPS AFIAP (WCPF)

Full results below.

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2016 Ace of Prints Result Confirmed

Ace of Prints – Hosted by Newport PC on 20 February 2016

Judges: Peter Cheetham APAGB (N&EMPF), Pete McCloskey FRPS APAGB (WCPF) & Graham Reeves FRPS AFIAP (WCPF)

Full results below.

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Amman Valley club activities on hold

We’ve received this sad news from Jackie Domingo at Amman Valley.

It is with great regret I have to announce that the Amman Valley Camera Club have suspended all Club activities for the remainder of this Season as from 13th January 2016. We dramatically lost most of our Membership and do not feel we can […]

Gower calls it a day!

It is with regret we have to inform you that Gower Photographic Society has sadly decided to close down after well over 30 years.

The club is currently selling off its club assets, including the club’s custom made exhibition print display stands. The club hopes that they will find a good home with other WPF […]

Success for Mike Cullis

‘Mike Cullis ARPS has been named a finalist in the wildlife section of the Wanderlust Travel Photography Competition. Ten finalist prints selected from an entry in thousands will be on display at the 3 day Adventure Travel Show at Olympia and on 5 February  the results will be announced in the theatre at 4pm. […]

Police Guidelines

The Metropolitan Police have issued guidelines regarding photography in these troubled times. Whilst the information is perhaps more relevant to members of the media, it is well worth reading if you are an amateur photographer. Full information here.