Officer Vacancies
As announced, our General Secretary, Colin Armitstead is retiring from the post he has held for 43 years. Both Competition Secretary Roger Culpin and Vice President Ian Stafford will not be seeking re-election at the AGM November 15th. Happily, all three will continue as committee members and to support the club any way they can. Our heartfelt thanks go to all three for their past, outstanding service and we look forward to their valued contributions, albeit in different roles, in the future.
Members can now consider whether they would like to stand for election. Contact Colin or Tony G if you do.
Website – latest
After 13 years our award winning Webmaster John Brown is standing down He feels it is time for a new generation to take over. Our best wishes go out to John and our appreciation for the outstanding job he has done for us over the many years.
With John’s blessing DPS member Rob Birrell is developing a new, community based website using Wordpress which is easier to operate and will involve several volunteers in taking it forward. It is being developed in tandem with the existing and at the start of the New Year there will be a switchover.
There are golden opportunities for volunteer members to become involved in this exciting venture, to learn Wordpress and other website skills. First in the creation stage which is underway now, then in the development and maintenance ongoing from January 2013
There will be a meeting for members keen to take part or learn more at 7.00 pm Tuesday 18th September at Alan Sharp’s Dunelm Club when Rob will be showing the putative new website and demonstrating Wordpress. The Dunelm is next to the Marriott Royal County Hotel
3rd Progress Closing dates
3rd Progress PDI now closed. 3rd Progress Prints next week 20th September.
UHND Dryburn) Hospital Exhibition
The Durham PS permanent exhibition at the hospital is due for a changeover later this month. If you would like to take part, check out Barry Armitage’s Blog posted 3rd September (in Archives to the right of this page)
Durham Town Hall exhibition
On now until the end of September is an exhibition of members’ prints on a theme of Heritage and depicting especially commissioned photography behind the scenes of the historic Town Hall itself. We are grateful to the Mayor, the Sword Bearer and staff of the Town Hall for their support.
Digital Photography Classes
A new course for beginners is soon to start at Gilesgate Community College run by Alan Stott. Contact Alan for details
For the Birds is Back!
Jed Wee announced that the Birds of Prey photography outdoor workshops, so popular last year, will return. Two dates in October are being considered, 9th and 15th. To be confirmed – watch this space!
Club Night Games Makers!
Yes, with the Olympics and Paralympics Games Makers covered in glory there is a new enthusiasm for volunteering. You too can be a volunteer on club nights - helping set up the meeting hall, helping serve refreshments in the break, helping clear up at the end of the night, looking after new members and guests and more.
Don’t leave it to others - enjoy being involved
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