Leeds Co-operative Photographic Society
2012 Syllabus
Meetings begin at 8:00 pm
Doors open at 7:30 pm.
| December 2011 | Top of Page * denotes YPU Lecturer/Judge |
| 7th | Quiz Night. Let’s see how bright you are. |
| 14th | Print & Projected Image of the Year Competition. Come and hear the Judge's comments and find out who this year’s winners are. Judge Erica Oram* CPAGB from Sheffield. |
| 21st | No Meeting - Happy Christmas |
| 28th | No Meeting. After all Christmas has just past! |
| January 2012 | |
| 4th | Madge Gibson. Happy New Year, what’s in store? |
| 11th | Howard Mason will present one of our first workshop nights. One of tonight’s topics is ‘Black and White’. Closing date for the monthly competition. |
| 18th | Monthly Competition. Images for selection needed for Pontefract Battle. |
| 25th | YPU Portfolio – Projected Images. A chance to discuss the standard and expectations of the YPU competition entries. Hopefully, as a result, more of our members will be encouraged to enter this year. |
| February 2012 | |
| 1st | Tony Collinson LRPS, DPAGB. An ex-President of our Club presents an evening of Audio Visual. A night not to be missed. Closing date for The Bob Redman Trophy-subject ‘The Great Outdoors’. |
| 2nd (Thu) | Battle at Pontefract – LCPS vs Pontefract CC (Projected Images) |
| 8th | PAGB recorded lecture, an opportunity to see images from the 3rd Open Digital Exhibition organised by ‘The Beyond Group’, part of the East Anglian Federation of Photographic Societies. |
| 15th | The Bob Redman Trophy – In memory of a much loved member of our club. This is the first time this competition has been held. Judge * Tony Elliott from Barnsley. |
| 22nd | David Couldwell presents Fluke and Flaw, colour and mono prints. Images needed for Interclub Selection. |
| 29th | Annual Dinner & Prize Presentation. |
| March 2012 | |
| 7th | Critique Night, non-competitive. Members will be asked to bring projected images or prints (don’t have to be mounted) for discussion. Closing date for monthly competition. |
| 10th (Sat) | Interclub at Bradford CC venue at Allerton Congregational Church, Bradford– Set Subject:Chimney(s). Set Theme:Portrait. Judge Graham Johnston ARPS, Macclesfield. |
| 14th | Monthly Competition- Judge *Erica Oram CPAGB from Sheffield. |
| 21st | Workshop Night, these nights will be focused on getting to know more about all aspects of photography, such as getting to know your camera, discussions on software available, picture mounting etc. etc. |
| 28th |
*Stuart
Clark ARPS, a Power Point Presentation. ‘Photographers at War’ |
| April 2012 | |
| 4th | *Ray Brammall ARPS, DPAGB, Print lecture ‘Something Old-Something New’, An entertaining night with first class images. Entries due for The Padgett Trophy. |
| 11th | ‘10 minute stars’, a chance for members who don’t want to do a full evening, to make a short presentation. Images needed for Interclub Selection. |
| 18th | Presidents Evening – * Bob Free CPAGB, APAGB |
| 21st (Sat) | Interclub at Batley CC venue at Old Peoples Centre Batley CC. Set subject:Macro, Set Theme:Still Life. Judge *Keith Brown FRPS, MPAGB, APAGB, EFIAP, Hope Valley. |
| 25th | Gerry Padgett LRPS, DPAGB, APAGB is here to judge this year’s Padgett Trophy. A handicap competition introduced by Gerry and his wife Jennifer. |
| May 2012 | |
| 2nd | Anthony Ware instructs us on creative photography. A ‘hands on’ workshop so please bring your camera(s). |
| 9th | Keaton Roebuck*, relying on his friend Bill to guide him, will present “My Way 5”. We look forward to seeing another series of top quality images. Entries are due for the monthly competition. |
| 16th | Monthly Competition. Entries due for this years Elsie Freeman competition. |
| 23rd | Critique Night - with The Annual Exhibition coming up, bring your images along for any advice. |
| 30th | Come along and celebrate our 50th Birthday! |
| June 2012 | |
| 6th | 6th The “Elsie Freeman Trophy” competition. |
| 13th | The “Elsie Freeman Trophy”. Judge Peter Thompson* DPAGB APAGB from York. |
| 20th | Evening Out – Join us again, or for those who missed last week – don’t miss this one! |
| 27th | Portrait Night – Steve Stone sets up his studio lights and offers help on the subject of portraiture. Our own Jeff & Deborah have kindly agreed to be models – bring your camera. |
| July 2012 | |
| 4th |
Workshop
Night – Entries are due
for this years’ Annual Exhibition. Guidance will be
given on labelling, putting into categories, sizing etc. to make
sure that images, prints and projected follow the competition rules.
Please make every effort to submit your entries to ensure this
year’s event fully represents our club's talent. Give the Judges
plenty to think about! |
| 11th | PAGB recorded lecture – see what it takes to reach the standard required to achieve a PAGB Award for Photographic Merit. Entries are due for the monthly competition. |
| 18th | Monthly Competition |
| 25th | Annual Auction. This event is one of the best providers of revenue to support the clubs activities. Get a bargain or two and a bit of fun thrown in for free.. |
| August 2012 | |
| 1st | Richard Downes - one of our newer members with his first presentation. Please give him your support. It’s always good to see members work |
| 8th |
Graham
Gage, another of our regulars, what will he have in store this time? |
| 15th |
PAGB recorded lecture – Pictures on Permajet by Irene Froy EFIAP, MPAGB, Hon PAGB. Closing date for monthly competition. |
| 22nd | Monthly Competition |
| 29th | Steve & Brenda present.......... |
| September 2012 | |
| 5th | Our judge for this years’ Annual Exhibition, projected images, will comment on the accepted images. Judge *Marilyn Shenton ARPS, Rotherham. |
| 12th | Our Judge for this years’ Annual Exhibition prints will present comments on the accepted images. Judge *Ray Brammall ARPS, DPAGB, Doncaster. |
| 19th | Les Forrester – A Print and AV lecture. A welcome return, following on from the success of his last visit. |
| 26th | Critique Night – Bring any of your images (prints/projected) for discussion and/or suggestions on how they could be improved. With the Interclub season approaching, it would also be useful to bring along projected images related to the forthcoming themes. |
| October 2012 | |
| 3rd | Lee Davis LRPS & Alan Davies bring us Wildlife Through The Lens 3. Entries needed for The Tony Mitchell Trophy. Closing date for The Monthly Competition |
| 6th (Saturday) |
Interclub at Normanton CC, venue St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Normanton. Set Subject: The Forties. Set Theme: Photo Journalism. |
| 10th | Monthly Competition. Judge Graeme Mitchell, Bradford. |
| 17th | Annual General Meeting. Your opportunity to make any constructive suggestions which would improve the running of your Club. You might also like to put your name forward for one of the committee positions. Let’s have some new blood on board! |
| 24th | The Tony Mitchell Trophy. Judge *Peter Thompson DPAGB, APAGB, York |
| 31st | *Brian Hemsworth CPAGB, a further selection of his work. Closing dates for entries for The Lightowler Trophy and The Colour Award. Images needed for Interclub Selection. |
| November 2012 | |
| 7th | Ian Park. Where has he been since we last saw the intrepid traveller? |
| 10th (Sat) | Interclub Competition – we are hosting the event.at St Andrews United Reform Church, Roundhay, Leeds. Please come along and show your support. Set Subject – Dance. Set Theme: Record. Judge to be announced. |
| 14th | *Howard Mason. A welcome return, with a presentation of his high quality images. What will he cover this year? |
| 21st | The Lightowler Trophy and The Colour Award competitions evening. Judge *Gordon Quinn DPAGB, APAGB, Wetherby. Print & Projected Images for the Print and Projected Image of the year competitions are due. |
| 28th | Anthony Ware brings us ‘One Camera, One Lens’. |
| December 2012 | |
| 5th | Quiz Night. Let’s see how bright you are. |
| 12th | * Print & Projected Image of the Year Competition. Come and hear the Judges comments and find out who this year’s winners are. Judge Erica Oram* CPAGB from Sheffield. |
| 19th | No Meeting - Happy Christmas everyone! |
| 26th | No Meeting. That's another Christmas done and dusted! |
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