EXHIBITION AT U.H.N.D. (Dryburn Hospital)

It is time to change the display of 14 prints, and due to holiday commitment, I need your print no later than 27^th September

There are strict rules for this exhibition in accordance with the U.H.N.D. request for conformity of size and colour of mounts and frames

Prints to be of any subject representing the north east of England. All prints to be printed15.5 inches x 10.5 inches on A3 paper, No other size can be accepted.

In a Landscape format only and UNMOUNTED

If you wish to exhibit enter your name on the form on the club notice board. If you have a problem with sizing or having the printing done, please contact me.

Prints must have a label securely attached to the back with the title and your name (legible)

Remember your photograph represents the club, so quality counts

The prints will be changed every 3 month when a further request for prints will be made

The exhibition will be able to be viewed at Dryburn Hospital (U.H.N.D.) on the first floor corridor next to the E.N.T. dept

Any questions contact Barry Armitage

Armitage.barry(at)yahoo.co.uk

0191 3841865

HOT DATES 2012 September UPDATE

Compiled by your Hot Dates Blogger

NORTHUMBERLANDIA: From the 5th September Northumberlandia will be open at designated times for visitors. More extensive public access will be available in October following a grand community opening October 20^th – details to be confirmed.

The next dates that the park will be open are:

Wednesday 5^th September 12 noon – 4pm

Saturday 8^th September 12 noon – 4pm.

More dates will be announced soon

http://northumberlandia.com/

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS: 6^th to 9^th September http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/ , www.durham.gov.uk/heritageopendays

STANHOPE SHOW: 8^th and 9^th September http://www.stanhopeshow.com/

DURHAM THE BEAST 2012: 9^th September www.durhambigride.co.uk

DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY REUNION: Durham Cathedral & City, 9^th September

SCOTTISH MINI MOTO CHAMPIONSHIP Round 6: 9^th September, Warden Law

TOUR OF BRITAIN 2012: 11^th Sept Stage 3 Jedburgh – Dumfries, 12^th Sept Stage 4 Carlisle – Blackpool. www.tourofbritain.com

GREAT NORTH RUN WEEKEND: 15^th/16^th September (Great North City Games 15^th, Great North Run 16^th) http://www.greatcitygames.org/ www.greatrun.org

SUNDERLAND PRIDE: 23^rd September www.sunderlandpride.co.uk

KITEIVEL: Redcar 5^th-7^th October. www. britishkitesurfingassociation.co.uk.

HOUGHTON FEAST: 5^th to 14^th October http://www.houghtonfeast.co.uk/

ETAPE PENNINES: 7^th October. http://etapepennines.co.uk/

PICKERING 1940S WAR WEEKEND: Pickering 12^th-14^th October. www.nymr.co.uk/events

UK PROSURF TOUR: Tynemouth Longsands 20^th-21^st October. www.carvemag.com

WHITBY GOTHIC WEEKEND: 31^st October to 5^th November http://www.whitbygothweekend.co.uk/

BOXING DAY DIP: Seaburn 26^th December. www.sunderlandevents.co.uk

A Tale of David Trout’s Sir Nigel Gresley

By David Trout

This is a photo I took of the locomotive Sir Nigel Gresley on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway a couple of years ago and a blow up poster of it is now gracing the wall of a hotel bedroom in Doncaster.

The reason: locomotive engineer the late Nigel Gresley, who built a fleet of famous engines for the former London and North Eastern Railway, was based there and the engines were built at the Doncaster works. The photo project came about thanks to Durham PS’ John Attle and his excellent contacts at Durham Cathedral.

A publicity firm working on projects with the cathedral asked if their Durham PS contacts could turn up a photo of one of Gresley’s engines, Mallard, Flying Scotsman or Sir Nigel Gresley itself.

I was away on holiday when their request came so John quarried my Pentax Gallery and found this image. (Thanks John).

I also looked through my files and decided the one John chose was the best for the job. It was accepted and has been turned into a poster sized image.

The result is a free night’s stay at the **** Best Western Mount Pleasant Hotel at Rossington on the outskirts of Doncaster for Irene and myself – in the room where the picture is displayed.

News: Northumberlandia to be opened by Princess Royal Today

Northumberlandia, the Goddess of the North will be open to the public at restricted times after 4 September. The website Northumberlandia.com is expected to have opening times and dates soon.

http://northumberlandia.com/

DPS DIGITAL NIGHT – IS BACK!

In Camera Techniques

Wednesday 5th September, County Hall, 7 to 9 pm

John Gordon will continue his demonstration of the skills and techniques you need to continue on a path of excellence. Tools and techniques will be covered from basic to intermediate level.

Bring your camera kit for an open session on camera techniques

All members are welcome. Please feel free to come along.

News: FIAP DISTINCTIONS CRITERIA ANNOUNCEMENT

Dave Coates. FIAP Liasion Officer of the PAGB has reported:

At the FIAP Directory Board Meeting, held immediately before the opening of the FIAP Congress in Singapore, they decided to defer the announced changes, and on the opening day of Congress announced that the changes to the criteria for AFIAP, EFIAP and MFIAP would not now come into force until the 1st July 2013.

This means that the 2013 submission of applications will now be subject to the criteria that were in force in 2012. The relevant documents on the PAGB Website have been updated. The replacement documents will be annotated with the words "Post FIAP Congress". You should refer to them for full detail.

http://www.pagb-photography-uk.co.uk/fiap/criteria-fiap-awards-post-fiap-congress.pdf

CELEBRATING SEPTEMBER

“The Bright Side of Life!”

The first September weekend kicks off with a feast of photography opportunities, links in Hot Dates September Preview: Connecting Light, Beamish Tog Night, NE1 Zapcat GP, Wolsingham show (2011 pictured), Durham Big Ride. Or why not take a look at the inflatable Stonehenge in Saltwell Park or try a take a glimpse of the soon to be opened Northumberlandia? Post a few images on DPS Facebook or send to John A or Tony G and we’ll post a selection on this Blog. Enjoy.