Issue 124 September 2014

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Individual Winners - Inter-Federation Competition 2014

1. Silver Medal, Sue Moore, The Glance. 2. Silver Medal, Jason Chapman, Waiting. 3. Ribbon. Andrea Hargreaves The Dancer. 4. Ribbon. Jeanette Duncan, Old Woman Of The Woods 5. Ribbon. Jo McIntyre, Osprey Fishing In a Scottish Loch 6. Ribbon. Jamie MacArthur, Liquid Lunch Common Kingfisher

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AWARDS FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC MERIT IN AUDIO VISUAL

Following the launch of the revised criteria for the Awards in AV we have not been overwhelmed with responses and it is now unlikely that there will be an Adjudication in 2014. Perhaps setting a date will encourage a more positive response? Every Adjudication in Audio Visual has the potential for financial loss and the PAGB Executive have accepted this. We have been fortunate, in the past that the Administrator was able to call in a few promises, cajole colleagues and twist arms in order to keep within a very tight budget and we have run Adjudications with a very small number of Applicants. We cannot operate in the hope this will continue in the future. The fee to enter for AV is the same as for a still photography but we do fewer in a day. Hence the need to increase the number seeking an Award. We are aiming for 12 Applicants The PAGB are planning to schedule an Adjudication in AV in early May 2015 and we hope to use a venue near Oxford. The specific details will be announced after they have been discussed and agreed by the PAGB Executive Committee on 4th and 5th October 2014. It is likely that the Closing Date for Applications will be 29 Dec 2014 with the entries required in Spring 2015. Let us hope we will get lots of applications and AV enthusiasts coming forward. The APM Secretary has been badgered for several years by people asking when the next AV APM will take place but they seem to have melted into nowhere now that the time has come to act!

WE HAVE PUT IN A LOT OF EFFORT TO MAKE THIS WORK SO PLEASE USE IT, OR IT MAY DIE

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Aphrodite International Online Photo Competition 2014 www.aphrodite2014.iopc.photography

Sections; A. Open - Color (PSA PID) B. Open - Monochrome (PSA PID) C. Street Scenes - Color or Monochrome (PSA PID Color) D. Nude - Color or Monochrome (PSA PID Color)

Entrants can submit up to 4 images per section.

Closing date: 30 Nov 2014

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Richard Graham Jolley (RGJ) is a self-taught British cartoonist raised in Cheshire where he attended the local comprehensive and went on to study Philosophy, Politics and Economics at University College, Oxford, an education which resulted in no employment. He has worked as a cleaner in a factory where they thought he was mentally retarded, then sorting ancient books in the Bodleian Library, as a production manager for accountancy training manuals and as a barman before becoming a freelance cartoonist in 1994. His first cartoon was published in Private Eye in 1990 where he has since been a very regular contributor. He also contributes to The Spectator, The Oldie, Prospect and Mail on Sunday and has been seen in The Times, Telegraph, New Statesman and many other august publications.

You can purchase hand drawn cartoons or signed prints including this one, from Richard at very modest prices. e: rgjcartoonist@aol.com

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The Club Print Championship will be held at

Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, ORMSKIRK, L39 4QP http://www.edgehill.ac.uk/location

Saturday 25 October 2014 starting at 9.30a.m.

Edge Hill University is located just off the M6 near Ormskirk, a little further north than Connah’s Quay but a much quicker journey from all points North and South – except North Wales! The venue is magnificent and we promise a great day of photography and fun! All ticket applications will be serviced in order of receipt. We have 384 seats to sell and it is quite likely that admission will be limited to pre-booked & paid tickets only. Please don’t delay! The campus is fully accessible and wheel chairs are welcome although a little advance notice will allow us to reserve a parking space, etc. The booking form should be completed and returned with cheques, payable to PAGB, plus a stamped addressed envelope or an additional 60p. PLEASE SEND A STAMPED ENVELOPE!

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If you would like more information about the Inter-Club Print Championship at Edge Hill check out the Edge Hill Special Issue of e-news at - http://www.pagbnews.co.uk/e-news/en121010814_EdgeHillSpecial.pdf

If you enclose a stamped, addressed A5 envelope when you order tickets for the Inter-Club Print Championship we will send you a printed copy of this e-news Special.

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Midland Salon 2014 13th – 21st September The Old Schoolhouse, Churchbridge, Oldbury, B69 2AS (Smethwick PS Club Rooms)

Saturday 13th September Official Opening and Presentation

Sunday 14th September Doors open 1pm both days

All Projected Shows on both days

Thursday 18th September from 7pm A selection of PDI will be shown

Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st from 1pm All Projected Shows on both days

£3.00 Entrance Other Days and Times by appointment

Please contact Roger or Judith Parry 0121 427 4224

Queries to info@midland-salon.com Admission times and dates are subject to change please check the website

JOHN HODGSON EFIAP/b FAPS AV-FAPS ESFIAP Hon. FAPS and JUDITH HODGSON LAPS AV-AAPS will show sequences about various aspects of life in Australia, and different areas of Australia. They will also be showing a few of their more unusual and intriguing sequences. The evening should be equally appealing to those with an interest in Australia, or of travel in general, as well as Audio-Visual workers. Bring your friends! Visitors are welcome at all WGAVG meetings, but we are promoting this evening in particular because of its wider appeal. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

More information at -

www.wilmslowguildav.org.uk

The RPS Journal has been published continuously since March 1853 and is the world’s oldest photographic periodical. With the ending of the publishing contract The Society recently undertook a review of its journal and surveyed members as a result a new publisher was appointed. As e-news noted last issue the RPS Journal has changed much, for the better. With three issues now published The Society is again surveying members on feedback on the new look and content. Initial results look very positive and the survey remains open for all RPS members until the end of September at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/journal0814

If you’re not a member of The RPS and would like to see a recent issue free, please email enews@rps.org giving your name and address and put PAGB/RPS Journal in the subject line. We think 12 monthly issues each of 84 pages of the RPS Journal is worth the Society subscription alone, but please make up your own mind. Dr Michael Pritchard FRPS, Director-General, The Royal Photographic Society

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SCENES FROM THE INTER-CLUB PDI CHAMPIONSHIP AT WARWICK 1 President Leo Rich with John Cartlidge from the Plate Winners, Cannock P.S. 2 Leo Rich in speech mode. 3 Presentation of Smethwick’s entry. 4 David Thackway from Darwen Clayton, and Tim Pile from Smethwick.

SMETHWICK ENTRY TO THE 2014 INTER-CLUB PDI CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

Smethwick scored 265 points, averaging 13.25 per PDI, to win by 8 points from Wigan 10

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GB CUP 2014 Sponsored by www.paperspectrum.co.uk

The DVDs for each of the Three GB Cup shows were despatched by second class mail on Tuesday 26 August 2014 and most of you should now have received them. They have been addressed to the person who made your entry to the GB Cup so, if you haven’t yet received yours, please check internally before writing to me. Last year I handle quite a number of queries from Club Secretaries when the DVD was already in the possession of the Club. rod@creative-camera.co.uk

PAGB INTER-CLUB PRINT CHAMPIONSHIP PARTICIPATING CLUBS 2014 AMERSHAM PS CACC HARPENDEN PS CACC CAMBRIDGE CC EAF 2013 8th BEYOND GROUP EAF WARE & DISTRICT PS EAF EASTBOURNE PS KCPA TONBRIDGE PS KCPA WIGAN 10 FC L&CPU 2013 2= NORTH CHESHIRE PS L&CPU CHORLEY PS L&CPU SMETHWICK PS MCPF 2013 1st DUSTON CC MCPF STAFFORD PS MCPF ROLLS ROYCE (DERBY) PS N&EMPF DERBY CITY PC N&EMPF SUNDERLAND PA NCPF STOKESLEY PS NCPF CATCHLIGHT CC NIPA NOT YET NOTIFIED NIPA ERYRI PG NWPA NIL NWPA SOUTHAMPTON PS SCPF CHICHESTER PS SCPF MOLESEY PC SPA GODALMING PC SPA EDINBURGH PS SPF DUNDEE PS SPF 2013 6th CARLUKE CC SPF 2013 7th PAISLEY COLOUR PS SPF DUMFRIES CC SPF 2013 2= DORCHESTER CC WCPF ZEN PG WCPF INN FOCUS GROUP WPF 2013 2= EBBW VALE CC WPF TENBY & DISTRICT CC WPF ILKLEY CC YPU HUDDERSFIELD PIC YPU

Congratulations if you are one of these Clubs who have been nominated to represent your Federation in the 2014 Inter-Club Print Championship – please see the ticket advert on page 5 of this e-news. All of the necessary paperwork has now been e-mailed to these Clubs, most of whom have acknowledged receipt as requested. If your Club is on this list and you have not yet received the forms, labels, rules etc., please get in touch as soon as possible.

http://www.pagbnews.co.uk/e-news/en121010814_EdgeHillSpecial.pdf

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AWARDS FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC MERIT (APM) WORKSHOP

Pictures from successful CPAGB entries

The NCPF is hosting an APM Workshop on behalf of the PAGB Clara Vale Community Centre, Stannerford Road, Clara Vale, NE40 3ST

Saturday 18th October 2014 from 10am. Clara Vale Community Centre is situated between the villages of Ryton and Wylam near to

Ryton Golf Club and is fully accessible for the disabled.

The workshop will be led by Rod Wheelans with other members of the PAGB APM Team and, in the morning, will clearly explain the various PAGB Photographic Awards and the standard of work necessary to achieve the CPAGB, DPAGB and MPAGB Awards.

In the afternoon delegates will get the opportunity to have an initial panel of work assessed to give an overview of their current standard plus guidance about which level they might aim for and what they will need to do to get there.

The cost of the event is £5.00 which will include a buffet lunch and refreshments.

Numbers will be limited so an early application is recommended. Please contact Richard Speirs at swanney@tesco.net. Applications must be received by no later than Friday 26th September 2014.

Scene from a very

successful Awards for Photographic

Merit Workshop in Maidstone, KCPA.

Over 50 KCPA Club

members attended over two very busy days.

We hope to bring you a

report in a later e-news. Photo by Richard Speirs DPAGB

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and Finally …

Reproduced by kind permission of PRIVATE EYE magazine/Richard Jolley – see also page 5

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