What’s on at the Club Tonight
Dave Mason will be showing us some of his PDIs in a presentation entitled “Sequential Images”. Dave specialises in London street photography finding the extraordinary in the ordinary so this should be a good evening.
Next week (16 April) is a Members’ evening – your chance to show your work – volunteers please contact Steve Jones: pdisecretary@bromleycameraclub.org.uk
And on Thursday 23 April it’s our Panel Competition on the theme “Londoners” (judge David Harford LRPS) – 3 to 5 mounted prints max 40 x 50 cm – more than one image per mount is fine.
Portsmouth Weekend – 7/10 August
Just a reminder that tonight you need to let Jeff King have your deposit of £20.00 if you are going on the Portsmouth weekend in August.
What’s on this Weekend
Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race – Saturday 11 April
This year, for the first time ever, The Newton Women’s Boat Race will take place on the same day as the men’s and be held on the same course (the women’s race has previously taken place in Henley) and will start at 4.50 pm ahead of the men’s BNY Mellon Boat Race at 5.50 pm.
Vaisakhi at City Hall – Saturday 11 April 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Come and join the celebration of Sikh heritage, history and culture. There’ll be a packed line up of indoor and outdoor activities for everyone. The afternoon, at City Hall and The Scoop, More London, near Tower Bridge, will include: shabad kirtan (spiritual music), langar (food), folk dance and martial arts, poetry, exhibitions, turban tying, displays by Sikh organizations, etc. The event is organised by the Mayor, with support from Singh Sabha London East and EY Sikh Network.
Alexandra Palace History Tours Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 April
Alexandra Palace will once again be opening its doors for the popular History Tours this time with a few added extras. Visitors will be able to see derelict spaces and hear previously untold stories of Alexandra Palace. Cost: £10.
Larter Cup – Wednesday 15 April
Beckenham PS members are looking forward to having members of West Wickham PS and Bromley CC join them for the Larter Cup competition. The competition will take place in the Middle Hall, St. John’s Church Halls, 251 Eden Park Avenue, Beckenham BR3 3JN. There are parking spaces in the church grounds, or you may park in the road on the same side as the church. Their meetings start at 8 pm and finish around 10 pm, with a short tea-break around 9.00 pm.
For Sale
Vera Stevens has a pack of 10 antique white photo mounts (400x500mm) for sale as well as around 20 loose ones. She is happy to accept £7 for the pack of 10 and 50p for each loose one. Vera will bring them to the Club tonight.
Annual Exhibition
If you won a cup at last year’s Annual Exhibition would you please return it to the Club – nicely polished as well please?
Biggin Hill Festival of Flight – Saturday 13 June
The Red Arrows are returning to Biggin Hill for an aerial extravaganza featuring vintage war planes and stunts. I’m mentioning this now because it will be an all ticket event, tickets on sale from now to 5 June. For more information and ticket arrangements visit bhfof.com.