SYLLABUS 2008 - 2009

OCTOBER
17th PRACTICAL NIGHT. Another opportunity for you to brush up on your Studio skills.
24th 'WHERE THE PIXIES PLAY'. A very welcome return visit from our dear friend, SANDY FURNISS.ARPS.MPAGB.EFIAP/s. His shows are never disappointing and we all look forward to this updated show.
31st RESULTS: 4th QUALIFYING COMPETITION - ADVANCED SECTION. The final adjudication on our photographs from our Judge, DAVID RICHARDSON. Who we will also see as our Guest at the Annual Dinner.

NOVEMBER
7th NCPF INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION (GENERAL,NATURE & PHOTO TRAVEL SECTION).A chance to view some of the best photographs around at the moment.
14th NCPF PRESENTATION EVENING. Not a normal Club night for us. Tonight sees the NCPF rewarding the winners of this season's Annual Competitions.
21st NCPF INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION (INTERNATIONAL MONOCHROME & COLOUR PRINTS). The second half of this Exhibition shows us yet more stunning photographs.(Final night for items to be included in the AGM Agenda)
28th R.P.S. INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. This time it is the Royal Photographic Societies Annual showing of their best pictures. (Please bring along any Groceries to make up a Hamper for the Annual Dinner)

DECEMBER
5th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. Your chance to have your say. Any items for inclusion on tonight's agenda MUST have been put in writing and given to the Secretary on 21st November. (Last night for Groceries for the Hamper)
12th ANNUAL DINNER & PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES. I would like to hope that more of the Members with Trophies to collect will actually attend this great evening.
19th NO MEETING. The Community Centre is closed for two weeks.
26th NO MEETING. A very Happy Christmas to all our Members.
2009
JANUARY
2nd OPEN NIGHT. An opportunity to blow away the cobwebs.
9th 'SPECTRUM' by HOWARD WILSON of Tynemouth. All of Howard�s AV shows are very relaxing and very entertaining. (AV)
16th PRACTICAL NIGHT. The first one of the New Year, so bring along your ideas and we hope you all have a successful night.(ENTRIES: Knockout Competition)
23rd RESULTS: KNOCKOUT COMPETITION. This is Judged by the Members on a 'Round Robin' basis.
30th 'FOOTLOOSE IN AMERICA'. Presented by CLIFF BANKS. Cliff has been associated with Sunderland Photographic Association for many, many years now and is a very talented photographer. We look forward to his show tonight. (S)

FEBRUARY
6th 'PRINTING FOR PLEASURE'. Tonight's show is a joint effort between the well known husband & wife team of:ALAN PORRETT.ARPS.DPAGB.AFIAP.APAGB, and his good lady PAT PORRETT. LRPS.APAGB. They have both been to our Club many times and are always very welcome. (P)
13th 'ME and AV'. This Audio Visual presentation is being given by one of the early pioneers of traditional AV and he is RON HENRY.LRPS. of Newcastle. (AV-D)(ENTRIES: Members Competition)
20th RESULTS: MEMBERS COMPETITION. The prints are displayed around the Hall and Members wander round looking at them and then write down on voting slips their choices for 1st, 2nd & 3rd.
27th AN EVENING WITH RICHARD SPEIRS. Richard was a recent Judge for our Beginners section and this is your chance to see his own work.