Derek Godridge
Editor - Derek Godridge
PCC News
As agreed by your newly elected committee at the first committee meeting on 17th May last, it was unanimously agreed that for this first time in our club history, the minutes of this and each subsequent meeting should be circulated to PCC members. They are attached to this week’s newsletter for your further information and consideration.
Summer Programme –
FRIDAY 11th June 11am - RNLI Falmouth Lifeboat Tour
Please let Karen know you are coming.
Competitions
As you will see at the last committee meeting we discussed the idea of having a “Freedom Competition” series over the Summer so it may well be coming to you shortly !!
Diary Dates
PCC
Penryn Royal Platinum Jubilee Celebrations (Derek’s Edit)
• Penryn Jubilee Celebrations – Monday 30th May to Saturday 4th June. Below you willsee the latest programme along with the allocated photographers. If I have anything wrong or if you wish to join in please let me know. PCC members are still welcome to join in !
MONDAY 30TH May at 7.30pm Temperance Hall
History Talk – “A Right Royal Connection” What the town did or didn’t do in 1902. Past mayors discuss.
Photographer: Jeanette Ruberry
TUESDAY 31st May at 10am Penryn Library
Crown making with “The Little Craft Room” – drop in during the morning
Photographer: PHOTOGRAPHER WANTED
WEDNESDAY 1st June at 2pm Temperance Hall
Royal Garden Party hosted by the Mayor
The “Forget-me-not Singers” followed by afternoon Tea – (Bring your own cup/plate). Dress up with a hat etc if you wish. Royal Cake competition – Victoria Sponge – Photograph/Adult Crown judging by the Mayor at
** Ring 01326 – 373086 to reserve a seat.
Photographer: Dee Cope
THURSDAY 2nd June at 2pm – Temperance Hall
Royal Tea Dance with Ron Bunyan – refreshments available – Free entrance
Photographer: Claire Dougal & Eve Govier
THURSDAY 2nd June at 7pm – (Penryn) Exchequer Quay
“The Queen” and Royal party will arrive by boat at 7pm to be met by the Mayor and VIPs. Short service followed by live music “The Prevention”
9.15pm Jubilee Beacon lighting with refreshments available from the Quay cafe.
Photographer: Karen Burton & Derek Godridge
FRIDAY 3rd June – Mayor’s Dinner/Dance at 7pm Falmouth Hotel
Book your place at 01326 373086
Photographer: Karen Burton
SATURDAY 4th June – Jubilee Town Carnival at 6.30pm Memorial Gardens
7pm – Marine Town Band, Boys and Girls Brigade and Embrace dance and majorettes. Join in with prizes for best entries.
Photographer: Karen Burton & Derek Godridge
SUNDAY 5th June – Party In The Park at 1pm till 5pm Trelawney Park
Mayor opens at 1pm followed by Scruffy Mutts dance group.
Punch & Judy 1.30 and 3pm “Motown Pirates” from 1.30pm “The Qwest” from 3.30pm Refreshments available or bring your own picnic.
Photographer: Karen Burton & Derek Godridge
NB: Some guidance for member photographers will be emailed to you.
• PCC Annual Awards & Celebration Dinner – Saturday 25th June – 5.30pm for 6pm
Why not enjoy a fabulous evening together, celebrating our splendid achievements for 2022! The menu sent out by Karen shows three choices from each 2 or 3 courses so please advise Karen if you are coming and pay the appropriate fee to our bank account.
Bank Account Name: Penryn Camera Club, Account No: 00544956, Sort Code: 30 98 57
Cornwall Photographic Alliance (CPA)
1. The CPA Annual Competition
We had a good turnout of members for this CPA annual inter club battle and our final placing of 7th was pretty good considering the high quality of entries.
Full Results are on our Facebook page – safe link here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/733899996650227
2. Wildlife & Nature Competition
Hand-in - Saturday 17th September
Competition results - Saturday 19th November 2022 -
Western Counties Photographic Federation (WCPF)
11th March 2023 - Knightshayes Trophy 2023 subject is “Decisive Moment”
Best wishes Derek and team !