Monthly archives: May 2019


After our trip to the Tour Series (1 day race) at Birkenhead, see our Facebook page for some pics, there will be another chance to take cycle racing pics. on Wed 11th September as the eighth stage will start and finish in Birkenhead taking in a loop round Cheshire including […]

Tour of Britain 2019


June 7th  to September 8th in the Old Library. Northgate St., Chester Chance and Control: Art in the Age of Computers Celebrating 50 years and more of computer-generated art Since the 1960s, artists and programmers have used computers to create prints, drawings, paintings, photographs and digital artworks. This display celebrated […]

V&A exhibition in Chester


The National Historic Ships UK, in partnership with Classic Boat magazine are running their ninth Photography Competition.  Entries are encouraged from all those with an interest in maritime heritage, including historic vessel owners, maritime enthusiasts, school children and those with knowledge of traditional skills or nautical techniques. By the nature […]

National Historic Ships Photographic Competition – anyone can enter



Barrie Howarth won the Royal Photographic Society North West Digital Imaging Group Print Competition at the Digital Group Meeting in Frodsham Community Centre on Sunday. Barrie was awarded a plaque for the “Best Print” of two Chrysaora (commonly known as Sea Nettle Jellyfish). Also Lynda Haney gained 9 Acceptances from […]

More Success for F&DPS Members


Membership for the current season is now closed. Our new season begins in September 2019. Applications from new members will be available in late summer. The programme for the up and coming season will be available and posted online in due course.

Membership Closed for the 2018-19 Season


Many congratulations to club member Lynda Haney who was awarded her DPAGB at the recent assessment at Rhos-on-Sea. Lynda achieved the highest score at the D (distinction) level on the day. This image ‘In a Summer Meadow’ was the highest scoring one of the 15 that she presented.

Lynda Haney gains her DPAGB



Member Brian Lunt has suggested a couple of events you might wish to go to over the summer. 1/ Cheshire Polo Club – Regular events, free entry, possible “performance” subject? Details (including the rules!) on their website  2/ Oswestry Balloon Carnival, Aug 24th/25th – details on their Facebook site.

Some ideas for the summer from Brian