Tynemouth Photographic Society
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2018-19 season's winners
The best films of the season were revealed on 8th April when Graham Relf judged our Annual Competition which had 11 entries.
First place went to new member Jim Shaw for his film 'Lesley and Friends', a documentary which cleverly blended some lovely close-up footage of swans with step-by-step views of his partner Lesley, an artist working in pastel crayons, as she recreated a beautiful swan portrait. Jim will be receiving the George Draper Shield at our Presentation Evening on 29th April.
Second place was awarded to Trevor Ermel with 'Paradise', a sort of 'pop video' featuring three grandchildren, with some fast editing to the soundtrack by George Ezra.
Third place went to Alwyn Scott, another member new to Tynemouth this season, with 'Teddy's Secret', a clever 'stop-motion' film about the antics of a teddy bear while his owner was out of the house.
The other trophy to be decided that night was the Kip Halsey Award for the film with the best nature content, which went to Trevor Ermel for his film 'Fly Away'. This was the tale of two herring gulls chicks which hatched on his rooftop and which were filmed over the course of the next five months from his back garden until they, well, flew away!
Considering Graham 'had not judged anything' previously (his own words!) his comments were very well received by the bumper audience of 17 in attendance that evening and everyone agreed it was an excellent way of winding down the video season, with only the AGM and Presentation Night to come. Our thanks go to Graham for the obvious care he had taken in assessing our entries and for his presentation of them.
The best films of the season were revealed on 8th April when Graham Relf judged our Annual Competition which had 11 entries.
First place went to new member Jim Shaw for his film 'Lesley and Friends', a documentary which cleverly blended some lovely close-up footage of swans with step-by-step views of his partner Lesley, an artist working in pastel crayons, as she recreated a beautiful swan portrait. Jim will be receiving the George Draper Shield at our Presentation Evening on 29th April.
Second place was awarded to Trevor Ermel with 'Paradise', a sort of 'pop video' featuring three grandchildren, with some fast editing to the soundtrack by George Ezra.
Third place went to Alwyn Scott, another member new to Tynemouth this season, with 'Teddy's Secret', a clever 'stop-motion' film about the antics of a teddy bear while his owner was out of the house.
The other trophy to be decided that night was the Kip Halsey Award for the film with the best nature content, which went to Trevor Ermel for his film 'Fly Away'. This was the tale of two herring gulls chicks which hatched on his rooftop and which were filmed over the course of the next five months from his back garden until they, well, flew away!
Considering Graham 'had not judged anything' previously (his own words!) his comments were very well received by the bumper audience of 17 in attendance that evening and everyone agreed it was an excellent way of winding down the video season, with only the AGM and Presentation Night to come. Our thanks go to Graham for the obvious care he had taken in assessing our entries and for his presentation of them.
Our video film makers win again
April 2019
Trevor Ermel recently entered a film on behalf of the Video Film-Making Group into a competition organised by Swan Moviemakers, in the IAC's North West Region. This was for a trophy in memory of a former Swan Moviemakers member who had previously worked for the BBC and ITV as a scriptwriter and actor - 'The Ray Dunbobbin Award for Best Original Script'.
Our film was Dave Peffer's 'The Dream', a period drama about the young boy whose hopes of competing in the forthcoming Olympic Games were shattered by **SPOILER ALERT** the outbreak of the First World War. (Although this wasn't revealed until the final shot there were enough clues leading up to it to enable some viewers to anticipate the outcome.)
I am delighted to announce that the film was awarded first place in the competition, so congratulations are in order to Dave Peffer, who wrote the script and narrated the voiceover, Reg Checkley who was one of the actors involved and Trevor Ermel who filmed and edited it.
We understand that the trophy will remain in the care of Swan Moviemakers but we are expecting to receive our First Place certificate in the post after the screening of the films at their clubrooms in Cheshire on 12th April.
April 2019
Trevor Ermel recently entered a film on behalf of the Video Film-Making Group into a competition organised by Swan Moviemakers, in the IAC's North West Region. This was for a trophy in memory of a former Swan Moviemakers member who had previously worked for the BBC and ITV as a scriptwriter and actor - 'The Ray Dunbobbin Award for Best Original Script'.
Our film was Dave Peffer's 'The Dream', a period drama about the young boy whose hopes of competing in the forthcoming Olympic Games were shattered by **SPOILER ALERT** the outbreak of the First World War. (Although this wasn't revealed until the final shot there were enough clues leading up to it to enable some viewers to anticipate the outcome.)
I am delighted to announce that the film was awarded first place in the competition, so congratulations are in order to Dave Peffer, who wrote the script and narrated the voiceover, Reg Checkley who was one of the actors involved and Trevor Ermel who filmed and edited it.
We understand that the trophy will remain in the care of Swan Moviemakers but we are expecting to receive our First Place certificate in the post after the screening of the films at their clubrooms in Cheshire on 12th April.
Tynemouth win NECA 2019
Tynemouth Video Film-Making Group won the recent inter-club NECA Club Programme Competition, which we hosted on 25th February. Four clubs took part (from Darlington, Newcastle, South Shields and Tynemouth) and judging was by Rita Hayes FACI and members of her club, Shooters Hill in London. Our 20 minute winning entry comprised five films by three members plus a club film.
The picture shows the winning members being presented with the certificate by the NECA President. (Photograph by Steven Wears)
From the left are: John Burton (who provided two short comedies, 'Teething Troubles' and 'A Welcome Drink'); Alwyn Scott ('The Lighthouse', filmed at Tynemouth on a very stormy day with an atmospheric sound track and self-penned poetry); Tynemouth Chairman David Peffer (writer of the club film 'Next, please'); Brian Dunckley, NECA President; and Trevor Ermel ('The Pudding Run', an account of the 2018 Boxing Day fun run in Whitley Bay and 'Fly Away', the story of two herring gull chicks filmed over a five month period in his back garden).
Tynemouth Video Film-Making Group won the recent inter-club NECA Club Programme Competition, which we hosted on 25th February. Four clubs took part (from Darlington, Newcastle, South Shields and Tynemouth) and judging was by Rita Hayes FACI and members of her club, Shooters Hill in London. Our 20 minute winning entry comprised five films by three members plus a club film.
The picture shows the winning members being presented with the certificate by the NECA President. (Photograph by Steven Wears)
From the left are: John Burton (who provided two short comedies, 'Teething Troubles' and 'A Welcome Drink'); Alwyn Scott ('The Lighthouse', filmed at Tynemouth on a very stormy day with an atmospheric sound track and self-penned poetry); Tynemouth Chairman David Peffer (writer of the club film 'Next, please'); Brian Dunckley, NECA President; and Trevor Ermel ('The Pudding Run', an account of the 2018 Boxing Day fun run in Whitley Bay and 'Fly Away', the story of two herring gull chicks filmed over a five month period in his back garden).
Exhibition of bowling club photos breaks record
Posted 4/12/19
A record number of people attended the clubrooms of Tynemouth Photographic Society on Sunday 1st December to see an exhibition of 28 prints and 280 digital images.
The exhibition celebrated the 125th anniversary of Tynemouth Bowling Club and was the result of a unique collaboration between the two clubs.
Tynemouth Bowling Club President Richard Coates said "This was a great way to end our special year with a wonderful record of our activities that future members will be able to enjoy. It's been something out of the ordinary for our members to collaborate with TPS photographers on this project."
Keith Hildreth of Tynemouth Photographic Society said "I'm delighted that so many people attended our clubrooms to see and enjoy our work. This project is part of our commitment to work with other community groups. Our members had some new photographic challenges, but the results speak for themselves."
Posted 4/12/19
A record number of people attended the clubrooms of Tynemouth Photographic Society on Sunday 1st December to see an exhibition of 28 prints and 280 digital images.
The exhibition celebrated the 125th anniversary of Tynemouth Bowling Club and was the result of a unique collaboration between the two clubs.
Tynemouth Bowling Club President Richard Coates said "This was a great way to end our special year with a wonderful record of our activities that future members will be able to enjoy. It's been something out of the ordinary for our members to collaborate with TPS photographers on this project."
Keith Hildreth of Tynemouth Photographic Society said "I'm delighted that so many people attended our clubrooms to see and enjoy our work. This project is part of our commitment to work with other community groups. Our members had some new photographic challenges, but the results speak for themselves."
We have moved!
Posted 29/9/19
On Saturday 28th September we had our official opening ceremony. About 50 guests joined us. Councillor Tommy Mulvenna did the honours at 11am. A specially baked cake and other refreshments were available, as shown in these photos.
Posted 29/9/19
On Saturday 28th September we had our official opening ceremony. About 50 guests joined us. Councillor Tommy Mulvenna did the honours at 11am. A specially baked cake and other refreshments were available, as shown in these photos.
The last photo is by Alan Forster, the others by Graham Relf
We are moving!
Posted 26/8/19
After 62 years in Tynemouth Front Street the Society is now moving to premises in the lower section of Howard Street, North Shields. We will have the ground floor of Nos 106 & 107. This has several advantages, not the least of which are easy parking for evening meetings and no stairs to climb.
The interior is on two slightly different levels with a few steps between them but there is an entrance door from the street to each level.
Removals are happening on 29th August and volunteers will be putting final touches to fittings on 2nd and 3rd September.
See the map on our Contacts page for the exact location.
Huge thanks are due to John Burton for persevering with this project and seeing it to fruition.
Posted 26/8/19
After 62 years in Tynemouth Front Street the Society is now moving to premises in the lower section of Howard Street, North Shields. We will have the ground floor of Nos 106 & 107. This has several advantages, not the least of which are easy parking for evening meetings and no stairs to climb.
The interior is on two slightly different levels with a few steps between them but there is an entrance door from the street to each level.
Removals are happening on 29th August and volunteers will be putting final touches to fittings on 2nd and 3rd September.
See the map on our Contacts page for the exact location.
Huge thanks are due to John Burton for persevering with this project and seeing it to fruition.
Club outing to Cheeseburn Sculpture Gardens
Posted 8/7/19
Graham writes:
At least five of us made it to this fascinating venue on 6th July. The weather was perfect and we greatly enjoyed ourselves photographing the many weird and wonderful sculptures in the gardens and woods. Extracts from some of my photos are below. This venue is open on only a few weekends each year. See their web site for details: cheeseburn.com
Posted 8/7/19
Graham writes:
At least five of us made it to this fascinating venue on 6th July. The weather was perfect and we greatly enjoyed ourselves photographing the many weird and wonderful sculptures in the gardens and woods. Extracts from some of my photos are below. This venue is open on only a few weekends each year. See their web site for details: cheeseburn.com
Margaret adds:
In the end at least 8 of our members were there. And here are some more photos, the first by Alan Forster, others by Margaret:
In the end at least 8 of our members were there. And here are some more photos, the first by Alan Forster, others by Margaret:
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Tynemouth Bowling Club
Posted 16/6/19 On 15th June the Bowling Club had an open day to celebrate their 125 years. Along with other local clubs we were invited to have a stand to show what we do. |
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Congratulations to Howard Wilson
Posted 27/5/19
Dorothy writes:
Howard has just been awarded his CPAGB/AV - the Assessment Panel of five renowned judges Robert Albright (Chairman), Howard Bagshaw, Martin Fry, Gordon Jenkins and Christine Widdall all gave complimentary comments. In Stan's words "it's a feather in Tynemouth's cap and a worthy end to Howard's Presidency."
Posted 27/5/19
Dorothy writes:
Howard has just been awarded his CPAGB/AV - the Assessment Panel of five renowned judges Robert Albright (Chairman), Howard Bagshaw, Martin Fry, Gordon Jenkins and Christine Widdall all gave complimentary comments. In Stan's words "it's a feather in Tynemouth's cap and a worthy end to Howard's Presidency."
Our presentation evening, 9th May 2019
Posted 12/5/19
This was the last presentation evening to be held in our rooms above Front Street, Tynemouth. About 60 people attended, including several from neighbouring clubs.
Posted 12/5/19
This was the last presentation evening to be held in our rooms above Front Street, Tynemouth. About 60 people attended, including several from neighbouring clubs.
Video Film-making Group Presentations
Posted 4/5/19
Trevor Ermel writes:
The final ever meeting of the Video Film-Making Group in our current club rooms in Camera House took place on Monday 29th April, when 15 members and guests enjoyed an informal fish and chip meal, followed by the presentation of the trophies to this season's competition winners. Wine and cakes were also kindly provided by some of the members. Chairman Dave Peffer rounded off the evening with some reminiscences of the happy times we had spent here over the years and we raised a toast to our old home. Happily the venue has been recorded many times on various club videos over the years and its memory will live on, and we look forward to entering the new premises next season.
Posted 4/5/19
Trevor Ermel writes:
The final ever meeting of the Video Film-Making Group in our current club rooms in Camera House took place on Monday 29th April, when 15 members and guests enjoyed an informal fish and chip meal, followed by the presentation of the trophies to this season's competition winners. Wine and cakes were also kindly provided by some of the members. Chairman Dave Peffer rounded off the evening with some reminiscences of the happy times we had spent here over the years and we raised a toast to our old home. Happily the venue has been recorded many times on various club videos over the years and its memory will live on, and we look forward to entering the new premises next season.
Our AGM on 25th April 2019
Posted 3/5/19
At this year's Annual General Meeting special awards were made to Stan Bewick and Arthur Smith and Howard Wilson handed over the presidency to Keith Hildreth.
Howard writes:
Our AGM at the end of April was notable for several reasons, but the main ones were the Society acknowledging the loyalty and work of two well known members. Arthur Smith and Stan Bewick. The citations for both are given below but it should be said that not many members over the years have been awarded Honorary Life Membership in the Society.
Such is the greatness of Stan Bewick's contribution to the NCPF, that some time ago the NCPF created a new position for him - Honorary Life Vice President - a post now held also by Jane Black (one of our Life Members).
It is some considerable time since Stan was awarded honorary Life Membership to Tynemouth PS and we acknowledge Stan by adding to that the new position of Honorary Life President as well.
It is fair to say that Stan was completely speechless when his honour was announced and I will cherish the moment that, as President, I announced these awards to Arthur and Stan.
Posted 3/5/19
At this year's Annual General Meeting special awards were made to Stan Bewick and Arthur Smith and Howard Wilson handed over the presidency to Keith Hildreth.
Howard writes:
Our AGM at the end of April was notable for several reasons, but the main ones were the Society acknowledging the loyalty and work of two well known members. Arthur Smith and Stan Bewick. The citations for both are given below but it should be said that not many members over the years have been awarded Honorary Life Membership in the Society.
Such is the greatness of Stan Bewick's contribution to the NCPF, that some time ago the NCPF created a new position for him - Honorary Life Vice President - a post now held also by Jane Black (one of our Life Members).
It is some considerable time since Stan was awarded honorary Life Membership to Tynemouth PS and we acknowledge Stan by adding to that the new position of Honorary Life President as well.
It is fair to say that Stan was completely speechless when his honour was announced and I will cherish the moment that, as President, I announced these awards to Arthur and Stan.
Video film-makers group 2018-19 winners
Posted 10/4/19
Trevor Ermel writes:
The best films of the season were revealed on 8th April when Graham Relf judged our Annual Competition which had 11 entries.
Considering Graham 'had not judged anything' previously (his own words!) his comments were very well received by the bumper audience of 17 in attendance that evening and everyone agreed it was an excellent way of winding down the video season, with only the AGM and Presentation Night to come. Our thanks go to Graham for the obvious care he had taken in assessing our entries and for his presentation of them.
Posted 10/4/19
Trevor Ermel writes:
The best films of the season were revealed on 8th April when Graham Relf judged our Annual Competition which had 11 entries.
- First place went to new member Jim Shaw for his film 'Lesley and Friends', a documentary which cleverly blended some lovely close-up footage of swans with step-by-step views of his partner Lesley, an artist working in pastel crayons, as she recreated a beautiful swan portrait. Jim will be receiving the George Draper Shield at our Presentation Evening on 29th April.
- Second place was awarded to Trevor Ermel with 'Paradise', a sort of 'pop video' featuring three grandchildren, with some fast editing to the soundtrack by George Ezra.
- Third place went to Alwyn Scott, another member new to Tynemouth this season, with 'Teddy's Secret', a clever 'stop-motion' film about the antics of a teddy bear while his owner was out of the house.
Considering Graham 'had not judged anything' previously (his own words!) his comments were very well received by the bumper audience of 17 in attendance that evening and everyone agreed it was an excellent way of winding down the video season, with only the AGM and Presentation Night to come. Our thanks go to Graham for the obvious care he had taken in assessing our entries and for his presentation of them.
Our video film makers win again
Posted 1/4/19
Trevor Ermel recently entered a film on behalf of the Video Film-Making Group into a competition organised by Swan Moviemakers, in the IAC's North West Region. This was for a trophy in memory of a former Swan Moviemakers member who had previously worked for the BBC and ITV as a scriptwriter and actor - 'The Ray Dunbobbin Award for Best Original Script'.
Our film was Dave Peffer's 'The Dream', a period drama about the young boy whose hopes of competing in the forthcoming Olympic Games were shattered by **SPOILER ALERT** the outbreak of the First World War. (Although this wasn't revealed until the final shot there were enough clues leading up to it to enable some viewers to anticipate the outcome.)
I am delighted to announce that the film was awarded first place in the competition, so congratulations are in order to Dave Peffer, who wrote the script and narrated the voiceover, Reg Checkley who was one of the actors involved and Trevor Ermel who filmed and edited it.
We understand that the trophy will remain in the care of Swan Moviemakers but we are expecting to receive our First Place certificate in the post after the screening of the films at their clubrooms in Cheshire on 12th April.
Posted 1/4/19
Trevor Ermel recently entered a film on behalf of the Video Film-Making Group into a competition organised by Swan Moviemakers, in the IAC's North West Region. This was for a trophy in memory of a former Swan Moviemakers member who had previously worked for the BBC and ITV as a scriptwriter and actor - 'The Ray Dunbobbin Award for Best Original Script'.
Our film was Dave Peffer's 'The Dream', a period drama about the young boy whose hopes of competing in the forthcoming Olympic Games were shattered by **SPOILER ALERT** the outbreak of the First World War. (Although this wasn't revealed until the final shot there were enough clues leading up to it to enable some viewers to anticipate the outcome.)
I am delighted to announce that the film was awarded first place in the competition, so congratulations are in order to Dave Peffer, who wrote the script and narrated the voiceover, Reg Checkley who was one of the actors involved and Trevor Ermel who filmed and edited it.
We understand that the trophy will remain in the care of Swan Moviemakers but we are expecting to receive our First Place certificate in the post after the screening of the films at their clubrooms in Cheshire on 12th April.
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Tynemouth win NECA
Posted 2/3/19 Tynemouth Video Film-Making Group won the recent inter-club NECA Club Programme Competition, which we hosted on 25th February. Four clubs took part (from Darlington, Newcastle, South Shields and Tynemouth) and judging was by Rita Hayes FACI and members of her club, Shooters Hill in London. Our 20 minute winning entry comprised five films by three members plus a club film. The picture shows the winning members being presented with the certificate by the NECA President. (Photograph by Steven Wears) |
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From the left are: John Burton (who provided two short comedies, 'Teething Troubles' and 'A Welcome Drink'); Alwyn Scott ('The Lighthouse', filmed at Tynemouth on a very stormy day with an atmospheric sound track and self-penned poetry); Tynemouth Chairman David Peffer (writer of the club film 'Next, please'); Brian Dunckley, NECA President; and Trevor Ermel ('The Pudding Run', an account of the 2018 Boxing Day fun run in Whitley Bay and 'Fly Away', the story of two herring gull chicks filmed over a five month period in his back garden)