On Friday 16 October 11 of us went to see the beautiful autumn colours at Sheffield Park. We were not disappointed. The weather was good although a bit more blue sky would have been welcome.
This park is also well worth visiting earlier in the year for the rhododendrons with their beautiful spring colours.
Some of the autumnal photos we took can be seen here
The Club turned 10 in January 2005, and in these photos there are many old friends. We also received a grant from the lottery to buy our first laptop and projector, a project successfully run by David Barrett and David Huntingford.
The then President of the Royal Photographic Society, Roger Reynolds, presented the certificate to our Chairman Phil Peddy. Rosemary Wilman and Carole Speight were invited as guests.
It was Phil’s birthday, which explains why David Huntingford is presenting him with a cake.
Twelve members met at the Fox and Pelican on Monday evening 9 December 2019. There was an almost full moon, and although it was cold it was a beautiful clear night. The lights in Grayshott were at their best, and we all wandered round taking photographs of them. Afterwards we met in the pub for a drink and a chat. An enjoyable evening, and some of our efforts can be found HERE
Eight members met for coffee at Winkworth Arboretum’s tiny cafe on Wednesday 30 October 2019. It was half term (sorry guys, I miscalculated!) and very busy, but the weather was gorgeous and the colours were good, with some flaming maples. I think the colour will still be good for a couple of weeks if we don’t have a gale and lose all the leaves. So if you are thinking of going next week should be good (not half term!)
It was an enjoyable day. Kathleen
Thirteen members travelled to Southall in a mini bus on 28 August 2019 to do some street photography.
The market was open, but they did not welcome photographers so we made the most of other areas. Some went to the mosque, and others walked along the streets in the shopping areas.
Thanks for organising it Yvonne.
Here are some of the photographs that were taken.
Once again we held the summer party in the beautiful garden of John and Carole Wilson. Thank you both for hosting it again. The cooks were excellent, Yvonne’s organisation as good as ever, and 26 members enjoyed a pleasant summer afternoon eating and chatting.
10 members went to Oaken Wood near Chiddingfold on a guided butterfly walk. Our knowledgeable guide Phil Darley told us what butterflies we could expect to see, and also warned us to be vigilant about ticks which are known to carry Limes Disease in the area.
As is was warm and sunny the butterflies were very skittish, so photographing them was a real challenge.
Here are some of our efforts.
The annual club dinner was held at The Royal Exchange on Thursday evening 14 March. 32 members attended, and all agreed that the food and service were excellent.
Unfortunately I forgot to take a camera, so I apologise for the poor quality of the pictures – obviously I need more practice with a telephone, or a better memory!
The annual club dinner will be on 14 March 2019 19.15 for 19.30 at
The Royal Exchange
Liphook Road
Lindford
GU35 0NX
There is a deposit of £10 per person to be paid to Yvonne Lindup by 6 March, together with your menu choices.
1 Homemade soup of the day (V) (**) rustic bread
2 Battered tiger prawns rocket salad, sweet chilli and
coriander sauce
3 Smoked chicken and bacon paté sun blushed tomatoes,
dressed mixed leaf, toasted potato rosemary bread
4 Grilled goat’s cheese on a roasted mushroom and beef tomato(V)
green pesto, rich tomato sauce, rocket salad, balsamic glaze
1 Beef and St Peters’ dark ale pie
chunky chips, chantennay carrots, red wine gravy
2 Grilled Mediterranean vegetable tart tatin (V)
aioli, dressed rocket, parmesan shavings, balsamic glaze
3 Grilled chicken cobb salad bacon lardons, avocado, lettuce, watercress, boiled egg, cherry tomatoes, olives, blue cheese dressing
4 Battered fresh haddockBrixham Market sourced haddock, thick cut chips, garden peas, homemade tartare sauce
5 Pan fried pork filletGrilled black pudding, tender stem broccoli, garlic roastednew potatoes, mushroom peppercorn sauce
6 10oz Cattleman’s sirloin steak (supplement £5)
thick cut chips, roasted beef tomato, grilled field mushroom
Choice of: garlic parsley butter or peppercorn sauce
1 Sticky toffee pudding vanilla ice cream, toffee sauce
2 Strawberry crème brûlée homemade shortbread
3 Glazed lemon tart raspberry coulis, fresh berries
4 Warm dark chocolate fondant brownie mint choc chip ice cream, chocolate sauce
5 Three Scoops of ice cream Choice of: vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, mint choc chip
6 British & classic cheese selections (supplement £3)
fresh grapes, celery, red onion marmalade and selection of assorted biscuits
