Annual Exhibition 15 to 29 May 2013
Our Annual Exhibition is now less than four weeks away. The Steward’s roster is available at the USC to sign. Contributions by way of raffle prizes would be great. We would also like someone to help sell raffle tickets and to help with food on the Awards evening on 16 May. Lastly help would be appreciated with setting up on 15 May and taking down on 29 May.
Things to see/do this weekend
Up to 20 vintage buses on display in the car park of Theydon Bois Village Hall, Coppice Row, CM16 7ER – Saturday 20 April 2013 11.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.
Local History Fair and Steaming Day – Sunday 21 April 2013 10.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. A chance to see the under-restoration Crossness steam pumping station with one of the four engines powered up. Also a local history fair will take place in the grounds. Cost £5 under 16s free. No need to book in advance just turn up on the day. Crossness Pumping Station, Belvedere Road, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 9AQ
PAGB e-news Issue 88
Please click on this link to see Issue 88 of e-news from the PAGB.
http://www.pagbnews.co.uk/e-news/en88190413_APM_McKelvey_FedWeb.pdf
Competition
Kent Wildlife Trust are running a photographic competition. More details can be found on www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/discover-learn/wildlife-photography-competition-2013 where you can download the entry form. Closing date for entries is 31 July, entry is free and there are 4 categories.
Category 1: Fauna – Covers all animals – mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and insects that can be found on sites in Kent. These may be nature reserves, country parks, schools, gardens etc
Category 2: Flora – Applies to all plants, flowers, trees and fungi found in Kent
Category 3: Landscape, coastline and people – A broad category for images of landscapes and habitats i.e. woodland, meadows, lakes, rivers and coastline – but must be taken in Kent. The inclusion of people enjoying the great outdoors is welcome
Category 4: Junior – Any subject may be chosen from categories 1, 2 and 3 but must be taken in Kent and entrants must be age 17 and under on the closing date.
For each category, prizes and certificates will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.