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Guest Speakers – John and Sue Baker

Guest Speakers – John and Sue Baker

On Thursday 23rd March 2017 we were treated to a talk from Landscape photographers Jon and Sue Baker. The couple clearly share a passion for photography but also are clearly dedicated to each other. Jon described himself as a photographer who walks and Sue a walker...

Success in the Newcastle Millenium Competition

Success in the Newcastle Millenium Competition

Alsager CC were successful in last night's Newcastle Millenium Competition coming away with the trophy for only the second time. There was a very high standard of prints on show judged very fairly by Peter Cheetham. Alsager were first with 171 points, 2nd were...

Excellent Speaker – Neil Hulme

Excellent Speaker – Neil Hulme

    On Thursday 2 March we were treated to an entertaining and informative presentation from Fine Art photographer Neil Hulme. Having taken to photography only in his mid forties, Neil has gone on to develop his own style without influence from the world of...

Guest Speaker Howard Barlow

Guest Speaker Howard Barlow

Howard Barlow FRPS   www.howardbarlow.com Last night (9-Feb-2017) we enjoyed an eclectic mix of images from photo-journalist Howard Barlow. The images covered 1970-80.s when he was a young photographer on a local paper, then on  through his time with...

Results from the 5 Towns Competition

Results from the 5 Towns Competition

The annual 5 Towns Mono print competition took place tonight. The competition saw some excellent images from all clubs and the overall scores below highlight how close the competition was. The Judge Tillman Kleinhans provided a very eloquent and insightful commentary....

Congratulations to Darrell

Congratulations to Darrell

Congratulations to Darrell Oakden for gaining his AFIAP accreditation. To gain this award required: a) At least 40 Acceptances with at least 15 different photographs. b) This success must have come from at least 15 different salons with FIAP Patronage, and those...

Successful opening night

Successful opening night

Tonight saw a very successful opening to our new season. We had a really good turnout from existing members and several new faces looking to become members. Darrell began with a welcome and an overview of our aims as a club. During this he presented certificates to...

Last social evening of the summer

Hi everybody,   Next Thursday August 25th will be the last of our close season social evenings, held as usual at the golf club.  So don't forget top come along.  The week after is the start of the new season with a welcome to all members and especially to new...

Alsager Gardens Association Photographic Competition

Alsager Gardens Association are holding their 64th annual show on September 4th  and as usual the camera club is sponsoring a photographic competition.  The rules are as follows:- OPEN SUBJECT Comp is open to all amateurs with colour and/or back and white prints....

Social Evening.

Hi Folks,   Just a quick reminder about this coming Thursday evening.  It is the second of our social gatherings  at the Golf Club.  We will be meeting as usual around 7.30-8.00 so come along and have a nice drink and a good natter.   See you there,  ...