Great Yarmouth and District Photographic Society

Great Yarmouth & District Photographic Society

gyps@eaf.org.uk 

Founded in 1948, we have around 30 members, meeting every Wednesday evening in Bradwell Community Centre from September to April and outside at photo-friendly venues in the summer.

The majority of members use digital photography in one form or another, though we still have members working with traditional black & white and colour negative film in formats up to 8×10. New members are welcomed what ever their interests or level of expertise. An exhibition of members’ work is held annually and smaller exhibitions are held from time to time as opportunities arise.

The annual subscription is £30 for the year running from the start of the winter programme in September through to the following summer, with reduced rates for families and students. Interested new-comers are welcome to attend four meetings before the subscription is due.

Summer Programme 2013
On summer Wednesday evenings we meet outside, at 7pm.

MAY
15 Thurne Mill. Meet at Thurne Mill The Street Thurne NR29 3AP
22 Southwold Harbour. Meet at the Harbour Inn, Black Shore Southwold IP18 6TA
29 Ranworth Village and Broad. Meet at The Maltsters, The Hill, Ranworth NR13 6AB

JUNE
5 Portrait Night Fritton Woods, with model Hayley Bird. Meet at the Waveney Forest public car park New Road, Fritton.
12 View of Breydon from the Cobholm. Meet at the public car park beyond the Rugby Pitch side of the river in Cobholm NR31 0BA
19 Lowestoft Seafront and Beach Huts. Meet at the public car park East point Pavilion NR33 0AH
26 How Hill. Meet at the public car park How Hill National Nature Reserve, Ludham NR29 5PG

JULY
3 Club Annual BBQ.
10 Hickling. Meet at the Pleasure Boat Inn, Hickling Broad, Staithe Road, Hickling NR12 0YW
17 Cromer Seafront. Meet at the entrance to Cromer Pier. There is car parking at the Promenade car park for a fee of £1.00 NR27 9HE
24 Jarrolds Print Museum & Norwich Night Photography. Meet at John Jarrold Printing Museum, Whitefriars NR3 1SH. Nearest public car park St Saviours, Magdalen Street NR31AA. Cost of £1.70
31 Bure Park & River. Meet at the car park, Bure Park Caister Road, NR30 4AS

AUGUST
7 Ellingham Mill. Meet at the mill on Geldeston Road, Ellingham, Suffolk NR35 2EP
14 Gt. Yarmouth South Quay, Town Hall and Rows. Meet at the Town Hall
21 Sunset Oulton Broad. Meet Yacht Station, Oulton Broad
28 Possible Exhibition Opening Night at Gt. Yarmouth Library

Assignments. (These subjects will be in the winter programme, take your pictures during the summer)
Water, Old Yarmouth in sepia tones, Landscape, Fur & Feather, Flowers & Trees

The next winter programme will start in September 2013, meeting at Bradwell Community Centre.

For more information contact the Secretary
on 01493 330497 ,
e-mail: gyps@eaf.org.uk

Links to other websites

Great Yarmouth & District Photographic Society

http://waterfly.greatyarmouthphotographic.co.uk/

http://www.photomemorabilia.co.uk/Johnsons_of_Hendon/Johnsons_FlashPowder.html

http://www.greatyarmouthphotographic.co.uk/ilfordltd/index.html

John Bracey’s North Norfolk Railway website

http://seasidephotographer.greatyarmouthphotographic.co.uk/index.html

Teddy Zip Wire Event at St. Nicholas

Museums at Night

Saturday 18th May 6-10pm

Free entry and special events.
Bizzare Victorian entertainment on offer!
TIME AND TIDE MUSEUM
ELIZABETHAN HOUSE
TOLHOUSE MUSUEM

www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Bruer Tidman at Merchant House Gallery

Studio Window with Woman Turning, by Bruer Tidman

This is the opening show for a new gallery in the centre of Lowestoft.
The exhibition runs from 4th May – 15th June, Wed-Sat 11am-4pm

The Merchant House Gallery
102 High Street
Lowestoft
Suffolk, NR32 1XW

www.merchanthousegallery.co.uk

Broadlanders Art Exhibition

Yarmouth Bridges Photography Exhibition

Click on image to enlarge.

Vauxhall Links, All our Stories project is celebrating and raising awareness of Great Yarmouth’s rich transport heritage by holding a photography competition for enthusiastic local photographers of all ages and abilities. Did you know there used to be 5 stations and two Halts in Great Yarmouth and Gorleston and about a dozen bridges? There are still 3 main bridges carrying transport into the town along with many others including Vauxhall Bridge, the bridges of north Yarmouth such as Barnard Bridge and the many small bridges of the Waterways. We also hope to build metaphorical bridges in the community through this project.

There is plenty of time to start taking photos or to search through your own collection of previous work. Entries will be accepted from now .The deadline for entries is Friday 5th July 2013.

Please send in your photos on the theme of ‘Yarmouth Bridges’. The theme can be interpreted as literally or creatively as you choose. Maximum of three photographs per person.

Two categories

1. Aged 12 and under

2. Aged over 12

The photograph must be your own work. By entering this competition you are agreeing that you give permission for the photo to be published for example in The Great Yarmouth Mercury, and on Vauxhall Links and other websites e.g. History Pin and Yarmouth Things.

Digital photo resolution must be 4 mega pixels minimum – preferably 8 mega pixel minimum resolution. For Film photograph entries please provide a print or slide with return address attached.

The panel of judges will include: Miriam Kikis Vauxhall Links- Chair, Derek Jackson -Photographer and Bridget Heriz Smith – sculptor – Andrew Fakes- historian and photographer.  Applicants will be invited to a special preview of the exhibition on Monday 23 September where the winning entries will be announced. Selected entries will be exhibited at Great Yarmouth Library from Tues 24th September to Friday 11th October and will also be published in the Great Yarmouth Mercury .

Entry to the exhibition will be free and will be held alongside a solo photographic exhibition of Derek Jackson’s work and a display of models made by young people through a series of workshops with The Time and Tide Museum.

We look forward to receiving your photos. Please state your name, age (if under 18) , contact email address and telephone number .Children under 16 please send written permission from your parent or carer.

Email to vauxhall.links@gmail.com

Or hand in at Great Yarmouth Library Tolhouse St, Great Yarmouth NR30 2SH for the attention of Caroline Fernandez .

Alfred Wallis at the Time and Tide Museum

This is a unique opportunity to see on show in Great Yarmouth  an extensive selection of Wallis’s works from the Kettle’s Yard Collection. Alfred Wallis was an ex-fisherman who painted in St. Ives, where he was discovered and admired by Ben Nicholson and other artists of the modern school.

Creative events offered at the Time and Tide to accompany this beautifully presented show are:

Where’s Wallis?
April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, Aug 11, Sept 8, 10.30-16.00 hrs
Join the artist in residence on the second Sunday of every month to hunt for Wallis on a trail around the Museum and win a paint brush. Be inventive and create your own Alfred Wallis inspired artwork.

Hoards of History. Taking the Biscuit
May 7 10.30-12.30 hrs
A brief history of the biscuit from ship to shore.

Hoards of History. An Ornithological Expedition Through Time
June 4, 10.30-12.30 hrs

Hoards of History. Invention and Innovation
July 2 10.30-12.30 hrs
Meet a local inventor to find out about magnificent inventions with local relevance and how they were used

More information at www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk or t. 01493 743930
Admission to exhibition free with general museum admission.

Wild Norfolk 2013

Norfolk Wildlife Trust
Great Yarmouth Programme

Monday 29 April, 10am-3pm
Beginners’ Guide to Marine Wildlife
Rob Spray from SeaSearch East will introduce you to the wealth of marine wildlife found in Norfolk. Discover the amazing world of these hidden creatures and the beauty that lies beneath the waves.
Location: The Priory Centre, Great Yarmouth (includes beach visit)
Details: Free. Booking essential – 01603 598333

Thursday 2 May, 10am-3pm
In Search of Dragons and Wild Flowers of Upton
Join us on a minibus trip to NWT Upton Broad and Marshes. Nick Acheson will be on hand to show you some of the amazing plants and animals found on this beautiful reserve.
Start point: Great Yarmouth Library, NR30 2SH
Details: Free. Booking essential – 01603 598333

Sunday 12 May, 11am-4pm
Go Wild at NWT Barton Broad
A family fun-packed day of walks, talks, boat trips, art and craft, storytelling and much, much more.
Location: Barton Turf Adventure Centre, Staithe Road, Barton Turf, NR12 8AZ
Details: Free entry (small charge for boat trips). No need to book, just turn-up and join in.
Stuck for transport? To book a free place on a coach leaving Great Yarmouth at 10am and returning at 4pm phone 01603 598333.

Tuesday 14 May, 2-3.30pm
Witches and Devils – The Darker Side of Fungi
This illustrated talk by Tony Leech will reveal the darker side of fungi by looking at their folklore and toxic reputation.
Location: Great Yarmouth Library, Tolhouse Street, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2SH
Details: Free. No need to book.

Friday 17 May, 8.30-10.30pm
An Evening in Search of Bats and Moths
With bat detectors and a moth trap at the ready we hope to tap into the amazing life of these secretive animals.
Start point: Beacon Park – meet by bollards between Beaufort Way/Excalibur Road, Gorleston, NR31 7RQ
Details: Free. No need to book. Please bring a torch, insect repellent and warm clothing.

Saturday 18 May,  10am-3pm
Beginners Guide to Identifying Coastal Plants
Discover how beach and sand dune plants have adapted to live in such a harsh environment and learn how to identify some of the more common species.
Location: The Priory Centre, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1NW (includes beach visit)
Details: Free. Booking essential – 01603 598333

Sunday 19 May, 10.30am- 3pm
IN STEP WITH A MARSHMAN
Come follow in their footsteps as we walk several miles of the beautiful Bure. Don’t worry, we know its hungry work walking, so we’ll be stopping off at the White Horse for a pit stop pint and a marshman’s lunch.
Location: NWT Upton Broad and Marshes
Details: Walk is free, but bring money for lunch. Booking essential – 01603 625540

Thursday 23 May, 2.45- 6.30pm
ALL ABOARD FOR BERNEY MARSHES
It’s all aboard and full steam ahead to the Berney Arms Station. One of the RSPB Berney Marshes and Breydon Water staff will be there to greet us. As they show us around, we may even catch a glimpse of the secretive garganey and tumbling lapwings.
Start point: Great Yarmouth train station
Details: Walk is free, but bring money for the train. Booking essential – 01603 625540

Sunday 26 May, 10am -12noon
IN SEARCH OF DRAGONS
In search of dragonflies that is! Join us and Pam Taylor, the British Dragonfly Society’s president, for a tour around NWT Upton Broad and Marshes.
Location: NWT Upton Broad and Marshes
Details: Free. Booking essential – 01603 625540

Monday 3 June, 10am-4pm
Woodland Crafts – Introduction to Hurdle Making
In this workshop Dr.Tim will introduce you to some basic skills to help you make your own woven hazel panels using traditional woodland techniques.
Location: Southtown Community Garden, Great Yarmouth
Details: Free. Booking essential – 01603 598333

Tuesday 18 June, 2-3.30pm
Coastal Plants of Norfolk
In this beautifully illustrated talk, local naturalist, author and photographer Simon Harrap will introduce the coastal plants of Norfolk and give an insight into their challenging world.
Location: Great Yarmouth Library, Tolhouse Street, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2SH
Details: Free. No need to book.

Thursday 20 June, 10am-3pm
In Search of Swallowtails
Join us on a minibus trip to NWT Hickling Broad as we go in search of Britain’s largest butterfly, the swallowtail. This trip includes a boat ride.
Start point: Great Yarmouth Library, Tolhouse Street, NR30 2SH
Details: Free. Booking essential – 01603 598333

Saturday 22 June, 10am-3pm
Beginner’s Guide Wild Flower Identification
This workshop begins indoors showing you the basics to wild flower identification, then we head outside to put into practice what we have learnt.
Location: The Priory Centre, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1NW
Details: Free. Booking essential – 01603 598333

Sunday 23 June 2-3.30pm
Lichens of Great Yarmouth Minster
Enter the weird and wonderful world of lichens as we join Peter Lambley on an exploration of St. Nicholas Churchyard and the Old and New Cemeteries at Great Yarmouth Minister.
Start point: Meet outside the front gate of Great Yarmouth Minister (St. Nicholas Church), Great Yarmouth, NR30 1NW
Details: Free. No need to book.

Tuesday 2 July, 2-3.30pm
Bamboozled by Barnacles and Mystified by Mussels
In this talk Rob Spray from SeaSearch East introduces you to some of the amazing marine wildlife found off our coast.
Location: Great Yarmouth Library, Tolhouse Street, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2SH
Details: Free. No need to book.

Friday 19 July, 10am-3pm
Beginner’s Guide to Butterfly Identification
Discover some of the butterflies found in Norfolk and learn how you can help in their conservation.
Location: The Priory Centre, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1NW (includes a walk to the beach)
Details: Free. Booking essential – 01603 598333

NEW PLAYS

THE GARBOLDISHAM AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY

Present for your entertainment on the 17th and 18th of May 2013
Garboldisham Village Hall

The 3 winning plays from the Second Norfolk One Act Play Writing Competition, incorporating the Mary Feakes Challenge Trophy

Last Train to Kings Lynn by Steve Harper

Prime Minister’s Question Time by Gretel Hallett

In Twelve Words or Less by Barbara Nicola

Where else can you be transported back to the 1940’s, join a quiz with a prime minister and learn more about a film star than any paparazzi, for only £6?

Performances commence at 7:00 pm.

Tickets are available from Gloria-Jean Bamber telephone number 01953 688157 or Dorothy Ingham telephone number 01953 681426

Friends of Great Yarmouth Minster

The Friends of Great Yarmouth Minster are holding another Quiz Night on Saturday 13th April, 2013, at 7pm at the Minster. The theme will be 70′s Era and there will be free tea, coffee, squash and a small buffet for all there. There is no fee as this is to bring our members together for an evening of fun. All are encouraged to come along and bring as many friends and family as possible.

Our Quiz master will be Father Andrew again.

Anyone wishing to come please let me know so we can get an idea of how many to cater for. If you have any queries please feel free to contact me on my email or on 07775580142, or email here